The Enertech Edge – AMCA Leakage-Rated Dampers
In today’s HVAC market, damper performance is no longer defined solely by airflow—it’s also about energy efficiency, system control, and long-term building performance. One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, factors is damper leakage.
This issue of The Enertech Edge includes information about:
- What are AMCA Leakage Class Ratings?
- AMCA Leakage Classes Explained
- The Problem with “Good Enough” Dampers
- Where Each Leakage Class is Applied
- Code and Specification Considerations
- The United Enertech Difference
- UE AMCA-Certified Leakage Class Models
About
Kent Maune is Senior Product Manager, Life Safety and Control Dampers, for United Enertech. His experience during more than 35 years in the HVAC industry (dampers and louvers) includes engineering, R & D, operations, sales, and extensive experience in the development and marketing of life safety product lines. He has also developed and conducted training seminars for code officials, engineers, fire marshals, architects, and sheet metal contractors on fire/smoke damper installation, options, and variations. Kent is a member of NEPA (National Fire Protection Association) and a chair of CARC (Code Action Review Committee). [email protected]
July 8, 2026