Description

Automatic Slide Dampers for Dust Extraction & Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Airtight Solutions supplies automatic slide dampers designed to improve the efficiency, performance and energy consumption of industrial dust extraction and pneumatic conveying systems. By automatically opening and closing extraction points as machinery operates, they help maintain optimal airflow throughout the system while reducing unnecessary energy usage.

Driven by double-acting pneumatic cylinders, these energy-saving dampers provide reliable automated control without requiring manual adjustment. When connected to machine operation or system controls, the damper automatically opens when extraction is required and closes when equipment is not in use, helping maximise extraction efficiency and minimise wasted airflow.

Each automatic slide damper is fitted with a specialised sealing system designed to provide low-friction operation and excellent air tightness. This helps reduce air leakage within the extraction network while maintaining reliable long-term performance and system efficiency.

Automatic slide dampers are commonly used in woodworking workshops, manufacturing facilities, processing plants and industrial dust extraction systems where multiple machines are connected to a central extraction network.

Available in a range of sizes, dampers are supplied with one or two pneumatic cylinders depending on the application and damper size.

Operation: Pneumatic automatic actuation

Cylinder Configuration: One or two cylinders depending on damper size

Example Product Code: SDP200

Why Use Automatic Slide Dampers?

In centralised dust extraction systems, open extraction points can significantly reduce system efficiency and increase energy consumption. They help ensure extraction airflow is directed only to active machinery, improving dust capture performance while reducing fan energy requirements and operational costs.