DAMPER TYPES

Bachmann Industries

Each type of damper performs in a different way, with both advantages and disadvantages that
contribute to its suitability and desirability as a system component.

Selecting the right damper to perform a particular function is perhaps the single most
important decision that directly affects reliable long-term operation. Poor selection can result
in inefficient damper and system operation or even catastrophic failure.

Bachmann® damper systems supplied by Bachmann Industries are custom designed by

engineers experienced in gas flow control and isolation for the full spectrum of
applications.
Our dampers are recognized worldwide for high performance, quality manufacture,
heavy duty design, innovative materials, and leading edge technology. You can rely on
our products to consistently deliver dependable, cost-effective service.

Guillotines

ISO-Flex Guillotine
 ISO-Spade Guillotine

Bachmann® ISO-Flex™ Zero-Leakage Guillotine

Provides tight shut-off (up to 99.9% without seal air and 100% with seal air). The convex seat in
the body makes this an ideal damper for rough and dust laden applications. The ISO-Flex
Guillotine is actuated by a rack and pinion drive system where the rack is installed directly on
the blade in order to reduce its external footprint.
Bachmann® ISO-Spade™ Guillotine
Provides isolation utiizing an externally mounted set of flexible seals and a spade-plate blade.
The ISO-Spade™ is designed to maximize initial economics and address certain specific
applications. The concave seat arrangement is suitable where “knifing” through medium
encrustments is desired.
Bachmann® Copper Smelter Guillotine
Bachmann® Retracto-Seat™ Guillotine
Provides 100% positive isolation without seal air. Applications include locations where sealing
air may be inappropriate because of process, medium or safety considerations, or where extreme
seat fouling by sticky medium would render other damper types ineffective.

Louvers

ISO-Flow Louver
 Louver outlet and duct

Bachmann® ISO-Flow™ Louver

Provides 100% isolation with a single bank of blades. Developed for DeNox and DeSox systems
and component isolation where quick actuation and space efficiency are major issues. Also used
in GT exhaust systems and industrial applications.
Parallel Blade Louver Damper
Bachmann® Airfoil Louver

Diverters

SCR Flap Diverter

4-Port Diverter

Bachmann® SCR Flap Diverter

Provides 100% isolation with seal air. Requires only one or two flap blades to close a large
cross-sectional area, compared to louvers which require many blades that remain obstructing the
gas stream. No superstructure is required outside of duct as with guillotine dampers, reducing the
clearances required for guillotines.
Bachmann® 4-Port x 4-Way Dual Diverter
Patented multi-port damper for Isolation and Modulation, designed for the regenerative thermal
oxidizing market. It replaces the need for four butterfly type dampers and complex ducting. The
high cycle damper uses a flap type blade design to switch port direction every four minutes or
less and provides sealing capabilities exceeding 99.90% at static pressures of 30″WC at 350° F.
Customized system can be provided based on your needs and plant layout.

Flaps / Butterflies

Refractory Butterfly

Bachmann® ISO-Flap
Single or Multiple Blade designs with pivot drive or toggle drive systems, offer attractive
alternates to guillotine dampers.
Bachmann® Flap Blade
Bachmann® Zero-Leakage Toggle Disk
Bachmann® Butterfly