Dampers are an essential component of the fire protection system design. They are the first line of defense in case of a fire. Dampers are installed in the HVAC system to interrupt the passage of flames, smoke, and heat during a fire. Fire and smoke dampers are helpful in reducing the fire severity and spread, which will also enable the fire suppression systems to operate more effectively. They are vital parts of a fire protection plan and it is designed practically by engineers to reduce risk and minimize the cost. The absence of a damper installation will make the entire building vulnerable to fire and smoke and makes fire-fighting extremely difficult.

Whether you have a small workspace or a large industrial environment, protecting the place from fire and smoke dangers is an important concern. It is imperative to install smoke fire dampers. Fire smoke dampers are expected to perform different functions for ventilation and air conditioning systems and its installation is required for all the HVAC systems. These fire and smoke dampers are installed to prevent any unforeseen accidents due to fire and smoke as they interrupt the passage of fire, smoke and heat. Even though the purpose and operation of both fire and smoke dampers are similar, still there is some fine difference between fire and smoke dampers.

Fire smoke dampers are located near the ductwork at the intersection of fire-rated barriers. The primary aim behind the installation of fire smoke dampers is to stop the flow of fire flames from one part of the intersection to another. They help to keep the humidity of an area under control. The installation of fire and smoke dampers will ensure that the temperature doesn’t reach the threshold value of the fire rating system. The fire dampers are able to withstand the extremely high temperatures for as long as possible.

The importance of dampers installation is not only limited to the prevention of flames and smokes, but it also ensures that there is a significant airflow throughout the work environment, especially through the HVAC systems. Proper airflow through the HVAC system is vital to ensure the efficient functioning of the system. This is the reason why fire smoke damper installation is a desirable option to keep the HVAC system function efficiently.

KAD Air conditioning is a market leader in the supply of centralized air conditioning equipment such as smoke dampers, volume control dampers, motorized smoke dampers, access doors, ac ducts, louvers and many more. As a certified smoke fire damper manufacturer, KAD is a recognized name in the air conditioning industry of the UAE.