Technical Data &

Selection Procedure

Ravistar dampers

Volume Control
Fire & Smoke
Opposed Blade
Pressure Regulating
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1. Volume Control Dampers

a. Extruded Aluminium Low Leakage Aerofoil Blade - Model WDD ..... 1

b. Galvanised Iron Low Leakage Aerofoil Blade - Model WLDX ........ 3

c. Galvanised Iron Low Leakage Flat Blade - Model WDD-GI .......... 3

2. Fire & Smoke Dampers - Model WGD ............................ 5

3. Opposed Blade Dampers - Model OBSS .......................... 8

4. Pressure Regulating Dampers - Model PRD ....................... 9

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Volume Control Dampers

Extruded Aluminium Low Leakage
Aerofoil Blade - Model WDD
Introduction
The Ravistar range of duct dampers has been designed to
provide positive control of air within ducted heating, ventilation
and air conditioning systems. The range is constructed from
high quality aluminium extrusions and is suitable for flanged
connection within square & rectangular, duct systems. A wide
range of control options is available and includes electric and
manual operators.

Description Control Options

Frames and blades are constructed from high quality extruded
aluminium sections. Frames are screw fixed and sealed to Standard
eliminate casing leakage. Blades are pivoted on pvc bushes M=Manually operated knob. Damper blades may be locked
and operate through pvc gear system which is fully enclosed in any position and if necessary the knob may be removed.
within the damper frame. (Only suitable for duct sizes 150mm-1000mm). For larger
sizes suitable handles are provided.
Dimensions
Special
S=Spindle extended from damper case and suitable for
W+60
connection to actuator (75mm long x 12mm dia).
145
W
Note : Electric actuators on/off, modulating, spring return,
without spring return of torque rating suitable for the dampers
can be supplied.
H+60
H

Specification
Duct mounted dampers shall be Ravistar type WDD,
constructed from aluminium extrusion frames & blades,
assembled on pvc bushes & operate through pvc gear system
Features which is fully enclosed within the damper frame.
• Stainless steel side seal gaskets.
• Fully enclosed blade linkage mechanism. Ordering
• Square, rectangular, duct connections.
• All operating gear out of ducted airway. Type Duct Size Control
• Electric or manual control options. W x H
• Opposed blade operation.
• Aerofoil blade section. WDD 600x300 M
• PVC gear operation.
• Lockable/removable control knob operator. Legend
• Blade position indicator. Type : WDD
• Robust aluminium blade and frame construction.
Duct Size : Specify nominal duct size (mm) square and
rectangular - width x height (mm)
Blade Types Control : M = Manual Knob Operator

Note : For air handling unit application, these dampers

can be provided with Face & Bypass arrangements.

WDD Blade Blade/Frame Sideseals

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Performance Data WDD Pressure Loss and Noise

Full acoustic and aerodynamic performance is presented below Generation Characteristics
Total Pressure Loss (Pa) is the difference in pressure, for 1000
each blade position, measured within a ducted system 900
800
connecting the inlet and outlet flanges of the damper. 700
LwNR Level is the peak level on an NR curve based on sound 600
70
power level ref. 10-12 Watts.

ED
500

OS
L
Data is based on a damper size 300x300 mm. Corrections 400

D
° C

SE
for other sizes should be made using the table below.

LO
45
300

° C
Duct Area (m2) Correction (dB)

30
60

D
SE
0.01 -10 200

LO
° C
0.05 -3

15
0.10 0

EN
50

OP
0.15 +2

Y
100

LL
70
0.20 +4 90

FU
80

TOTAL PRESSURE LOSS (Pa)

0.50 +7 70
40
1.00 +10 60
60
50

40

30
WDD in-duct Blade Leakage 50

LS
VE
Characteristic

LE
20

NR
Blade Leakage is the air flow leakage under positive duct

LW
pressure through the blade system when fully closed. 40

3000
10
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE (Pa)

2000
30

1000

20
500

200

100
0.1 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0
1 2 5 10 15

2
Blade Leakage Rate (litres/second/m duct
area) Duct Air Velocity (m/s)

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Galvanised Iron Low Leakage Aerofoil

Blade - Model WLDX

Introduction
The Ravistar range of volume control dampers are particularly
suitable for use with air handling units and for air control within
ductwork systems where high air velocities and pressures
are encountered. The range is constructed with G.I. fully
interlocking blades on steel shafts running the length of each
blade thus giving the damper exceptional strength.
A wide range of control options are available, including manual
& electric operators.
Control Options
Description Standard
Fully interlocking high quality 24 gauge galvanised steel M=Manually operated knob. Damper blades may be locked
aerofoil blades on 19mm dia hollow steel shafts within a 16 in any position and if necessary the knob may be removed.
gauge galvanised flanged frame. (Only suitable for duct sizes 150mm-1000mm). For larger
The blade shafts pivoted on bronze bushes terminate in G.I. Discs sizes suitable handles are provided.
and operate through an opposed blade linkage system. The unique
design of the interlocking blades together with the stainless steel Special
side seal gasketing enable good air shut-off to be achieved. S=Spindle extended from damper case and suitable for
connection to actuator (75mm long x 12mm dia).

Specification
Duct dampers and Air Handling Unit dampers shall be Ravistar
Type WLDX constructed with 24 swg galvanised steel aerofoil
blades on 19mm dia. steel shafts running the full length of the
blades and pivoting on bronze bushes. The dampers shall be of
opposed blade operation with all operating gear out of the ducted
airway. The blades shall be fully interlocking and be capable of
use for control and isolation of air flow.

Galvanised Iron Low Leakage

Dimensions
W
120 Flat Blade - Model WDD-GI
30
These dampers are similar to Model WLDX except with the
following specification.

Specification
GI sheet construction low leakage volume control damper with
H
flat V type opposed blade operation, 20 swg G.I. blade 100mm
wide 18 swg G.I. frame 120mm wide, galvanised steel spindle,
self lubricating bronze bushes, blade. Linkage fully enclosed,
stainless steel side seal gaskets, neoprene gaskets on blade tips
complete with PVC knob operation and status indicator lockable
in closed / open position, the linkage system shall be GI flats.
Features
• Aerofoil interlocking galvanised steel blades, for minimum Ordering
leakage.
Type Duct Control
• Steel shafts through blades for high strength.
Size
• Opposed blade operation for optimum air distribution and control.
• Operating gear out of ducted airway. WLDX 1500x1000 M
• Electric or manual control options. Specify non-standard flanges and other requirements separately.
• Stainless steel side seal gaskets, to ensure low closed
blade leakage. Legend
• Large single module units upto 1200x1200mm Type : WLDX
• Multiple units upto 6000x3000mm. Duct Size : Specify nominal duct size (mm). Always width
• Welded G.I. frames for rigidity. x height (mm)
Control : M = Manual quadrant control

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Performance Data WLDX Pressure Loss and Noise

Full acoustic and aerodynamic performance is presented Generation Characteristics
below
1000
Total Pressure Loss (Pa) is the difference in pressure, for
each blade position, measured within a ducted system
connecting the inlet and outlet flanges of the damper.
LwNR Level is the peak level on an NR curve based on sound 500
power level ref. 10-12 Watts.
85
Data is based on a damper size 500x500. Corrections for
other sizes should be made using the table below.

PT - TOTAL PRESSURE LOSS (Pa)

75
2
Duct Area (m ) Correction (dB)
70
0.50 0
1.0 +3dB 65
1.5 +5dB 100

2.0 +6dB
60
3.0 +8dB
4.0 +9dB
For damper sizes under 500mm high correct the graph data 55
as follows: 50

50

ER
Damper LwNR Pressure

MP
Height Addition Multiplier

DA
EN
400mm +8dB 1.8 45

OP
300mm +15dB 4.0
The corrections are necessary to allow for the blanking plates 40
top and bottom. 10
1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20
Blade Leakage Characteristic
Blade Leakage is the air flow leakage under positive duct Duct Air Velocity (m/s)
pressure through the blade system when fully closed.

3000
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE (Pa)

2000

1000

500

200

100
10 20 50 100 200 300

Blade Leakage Rate

(litres/second/m2 duct area)

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Fire & Smoke Dampers -

Model WGD
Introduction
The Ravistar range of Fire & Smoke Dampers has been
specifically designed to be positioned within the duct system
to prevent the free passage of smoke & fire. The range is
constructed from heavy gauge galvanised iron sheet having
multiple opposed blade construction. The blades are fitted
with crome plated spindles operating in self lubricating
sintered bronze bushes with stainless steel side seal gaskets
to prevent spread of smoke & fire. The operating linkage is
fully enclosed. These Dampers are fire tested by CBRI
Roorkee for 90 minutes fire rating as per UL555-1995.
Without Extended
Description Sleeve
Side
GI sheet construction fire & smoke dampers with flat V type W Seal
opposed blade operation, 16 swg G.I. blade 150mm wide, 16
swg G.I. frame 165mm wide, chrome plated spindle, self Inter
Locking
lubricating bronze bushes, blade. Linkage fully enclosed,
Blades
stainless steel side seal gaskets on the sides. H

Features 165

• Robust & fully welded construction. 40

• Heavy duty interlocking blades. Fusible
• Fully enclosed blade linkage mechanism. (Spindle Chrome Plated Link
• Stainless steel side seal gaskets. in Self Lubricated Bronze
Bushes) Blade
• Self lubricating sintered bronze bushes.
Linkage
Control Options
Fusible link, solenoid operation and electric actuators.
40

Dimensions and Types

The dampers are available with and without extended sleeve G.I. flanged frame suitable for duct mounting. The dampers
of G.I. steel. The dampers without extended sleeve are with with extended sleeve are with G.I. frame positioned in G.I.
sleeve suitable for wall mounting.
With Extended Sleeve
Sleeve Specification
Side
Seal
Model WGD - The casing is constructed of 16 swg G.I. sheet,
the blades are flat V type formed from 16 swg G.I. sheet and
fixed with chrome plated spindles housed in self lubricating
Inter sintered bronze bushes. The drive mechanism consists of
Locking
Blades galvanised steel flat linkage system completely encased &
outside the air stream.
Blade
Control Options
Control Actuator
Ravistar range of fire & smoke dampers are available with
Panel
following control options :-
W 1. With Fusible Link and Spring Mechanism
Electric Actuator

The damper is held open by a replaceable fusible link

Electric rated at 74 C (U.L. stamped). In the event of the increase
Actuator
in temperature the fusible link shall melt & the damper
H shall close shut with spring action.
Control
Panel 2a. With on/off actuator without spring return, control
panel and temp-sensor.
(Spindle Chrome Plated in Self The damper is held open by the 24V Ac/Dc actuator.
Lubricated Bronze Bushes) 600 The actuator shall close the damper on receiving a signal

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from the smoke detector/fire panel or temperature sensor Legend

through the control panel which is field mounted or Type : WGD
mounted on the casing if required. The power supply
required is 220V A.C. Smoke and Fire Damper Panel
2b. With on/off spring return actuator, control panel & Smoke and fire damper panel is designed to operate
temp. sensor. motorised Damper. It closes the damper in case the
The control is same as in item (2a) above except that temperature in the duct increases more than 74°C or it gets
the actuator is of the spring return type and in case of smoke signal from the smoke sensor. The panel can also
power not available during smoke/fire condition the operate Damper by external signal from Fire panel etc.
spring actuator shall ensure the closure of the damper. The panel has been provided with audio and visual alarm
3. Solenoid and has independent indicators to indicate Damper open,
The blades are held in open position by solenoid against Damper close, Fault, Power ON and audio alarm. The panel
spring loaded linkage mechanism. On receiving signal is also provided with test/reset push button.
the solenoid actuates and releases the blades to shut One set of 5Amp. 230V AC change over contacts is provided.
off. which can be used to trip off the AHU fan and operate external
Details of Control Options audio alarm in case of fire or smoke.

1. Rating of Electric Actuator

Specification
Actuator torque Damper Area Input voltage : 230V ± 10% 50 Hz AC
2 Power consumption : 10W max.
Spg. Return 7 NM upto 1.0 m
Fault Temperature : 74 ± 5°C
16 NM upto 2.4 m2
W/o Spg. 10 NM upto 1.2 m2
Return 15 NM upto 2.4 m2 Indications/Controls
Power : Indicate that the power / supply has been
2. Solenoid Mechanism connected to the panel and ready for operation.
Light Duty - upto 0.8 Mt2 Fault : Indicates when smoke is sensed by smoke
Heavy Duty - upto 2.4 Mt2 sensor or the temperature in side the duct
increases more than the fault temperature.
Ordering Open : Indicates when damper is open.
Close : Indicates when damper is close.
Model Type Size Location of actuator Reset/Test : When the reset/test push button is pressed
W x H continuously the damper get closed and
WGD With sleeve 1000x600 LH/RH Entry Air reopen when released. It also reset fault alarm
when fault has been cleared.
Typical Connection Details for Control Panel
Connection Diagram for 24V AC Spring Return Actuator
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
TEMP. SMOKE
DAMPER MOTOR REMOTE CONTROL/INDICATIONS RELAY
SENSOR SENSOR

RED BLK SENS 1 2 3 4 6 5 RESET/TEST FAULT CLOSE OPEN COMM NO COMM NC

Power Plug TO AHU FAN INTERLOCK

SMOKE
SENSOR
SMOKE AND FIRE DAMPER PANEL
1 3 S2 S1 S6
S4
1. Comm. S2. Open FAULT
135

3. Open S1 S4. Comm.

SPRING RETURN ACTUATOR S6.Close OPEN
Power Reset
CLOSE
Temperature Sensor
TERMINAL STRIP
232

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CENTRAL BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(A CONSTITUENT ESTABLISHMENT OF CSIR)

ROORKEE - 247 667, U.P. (INDIA)

Dr. T. P. SHARMA Tel. : 01332 - 72235, 72630, 82352, 82379

Fax : 01332 - 72272, 72543. Gram : BILDSERCH
Dy. Director & Head E-mail : tps@cscbri.ren.nic.in
FIRERESEARCHLABORATORY
M/s Ravistar India Pvt. Ltd. No. 212(1)/FR/2000
F-56, Kalkaji, September 19, 2000
New Delhi-110019

Dear Sir,

This refers to the fire endurance & hosestream on your specimen (2nos) of Ravistar Multiflap
(7Nos) fire damper which were carried out as per UL:555-1995 on September 15, 2000
and September 19, 2000 in presence of your Shri R.K. Khosla, Managing Director.

The Multiflap (7nos) fire damper of opening size 1000mm x 1000mm were mounted
vertically on September 15, 2000 and September 19,2000 in the Wall Furnace with the
upstream side facing the furnace (fusible link was placed to the exposed face) and
downstream side facing the furnace (fusible link was placed to the unexposed face)
respectively. The furnace was regulated according to standard heating condition as specified
in UL:555-1995.

During the fire endurance & hose-stream evaluation the maximum gap in between the
flaps was measured on both the specimen of Ravistar multi-flap fire damper and found the
permissible limit as per clause 10 of UL:555-1995.

The Ravistar multi-flap (7nos) fire damper specimen (2nos) supplied by M/s Ravistar India
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi was able to successfully withstand the standard fire for 90 minutes
rating in the upstream & downstream position.

It is to be noted that Institute’s responsibility is only limited to the technical evaluation of

multiflap (7nos) fire damper specimen installed by the firm. It is in no way responsible for
any procedural, legal commercial and operational matters.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
(T.P. Sharma) (Suvir Singh) Co-Investigator

(S.B. Gupta) Evaluation Officer (A.S. Srivastava) Evaluation Officer

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Opposed Blade Dampers -

Model OBSS
Introduction
Ravistar make opposed blade volume control dampers for
grilles and diffusers has been designed to provide positive
control of air. The range is constructed from high quality
aluminium alloy extrusions and available for installation on
the neck of grilles / diffusers, and also in the duct collars.
These dampers are available in anodised matt black finish
for long life and non visibility. These dmapers are key operated
from the front face of grilles / diffusers.

Features
• Robust construction for lifelong service.
• Smooth gear operation from front face of grilles / diffusers.
• Black (matt) anodised for non visibility.
• Blades are pretensioned with stainless steel spring wire.

Option Ordering
These dampers are also available as an option in Model W L
fully mild steel construction painted with matt black.
Model - MS-OBSS. OBSS 300 300

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Pressure Regulating Dampers -

Model PRD
Introduction
Ravistar PRD pressure regulating dampers are designed to
maintain a preset constant pressure differential across a
partition wall or within a duct system. The damper
incorporates a finely balanced aerofoil blade which is capable
of regulating room or duct pressures within a tolerance band
of ± 3 Pa over a wide air flow range.
Control pressures are factory set to customer requirements
but may be adjusted in service by changing the blade weights.
Typical applicaations include operating theatres, laboratories,
or clean rooms where cascade systems may be used to Ordering
regulate room pressures. They are also suitable for zone
pressurisation systems for smoke control in the event of fire. When ordering, state type, nomial width, height and required
control pressure. Quantity should be specified separately.
Description
Pressure regulating dampers are manufactured from high quality
aluminium alloy extrusions and assembled using screw fixing,
welding and soldering techniques to form a robust construction. Adjustable Balance
The blade pivot mechanism incorporates nylon bushes and Weights
stainless steel pins to ensure maintenance free operation.

Dimensions
Nominal Widths AIRFLOW
W = 575, 825 & 1075 Stainless Steel
O/A = W - 22 Pivot Pins

Blade Tip Seals

PRD
Counter
Balanced
Pressure
Control
Blade

Model Width Height Pressure

Features
• Passive, balanced blade principle requires no power supply. PRD 750 525 15Pa
• Close tolerance control with preset pressures between 15
Pa and 75 Pa.
• Wide air handling capacity between 17 l/s and 2900 l/s. Legend
• Suitable for supply or exhaust applications. Type : PRD
• Easy-clean surfaces suitable for medical applications.
• May be integrated with external louvres or internal grilles
for through the wall installations. Performance
Maximum
Finishes
Control Pressure

75Pa
Standard a) Epoxy Polyester Powder Coated off white/pure white.
b) Natural anodised.
Other powder coating finishes available on request.
Minimum
15Pa
Specification
Minimum Maximum
Room pressure control shall be by Ravistar PRD pressure
regulating dampers, supplied pre-set to maintain a control Flow Range l/s
pressure of ...Pa over a flow range of ...l/s to ...l/s, within a
tolerance of ± 3 Pa.
• Specifications and data are subject to change without prior notice due to continuous product development.
• Normal tolerances shall be applicable.

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