Fire codes and regulations exist and are implemented to help prevent fire hazards and protect us from harm. The NFPA, also known as The National Fire Prevention Association, has numerous regulations, codes, and standards to make sure everything in our daily lives is as fire-safe as it can possibly be. For almost 125 years, members […]
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Static vs. Dynamic Fire Dampers: What’s the Difference?
If you’re trying to decide between a static fire damper or a dynamic fire damper, understanding what they do and why is an important part of determining what will work best for your HVAC system. While there is no right or wrong answer, both static and dynamic fire dampers address specific needs and concerns. In […]
Read MoreWhat Do Fire Dampers Do?
For over 35 years, Lloyd Industries has been an active manufacturer of fire dampers and HVAC products. While knowing fire dampers inside and out is our job, we know understanding the logistics of what they actually do can be confusing. Unlike sprinklers or fire alarms, passive fire protection isn’t something that everyone is familiar with. […]
Read MoreFire Dampers vs. Smoke Dampers: What’s the Difference?
When your business is fire dampers, you quickly learn the ins and outs of what they are and what they do, but we often hear fire damper and smoke damper used interchangeably. While we understand why this common misconception happens, it’s important to know the difference for safety reasons. One of the main safety concerns […]
Read MoreDampers for All Your HVAC Needs
For more than 35 years, we’ve been manufacturing fire dampers, air control dampers, and many other trusted HVAC products to meet our customers’ needs. Lloyd Industries Inc. has continued to provide Underwriters Laboratory with products essential to the HVAC industry, including modern fire damper protection equipment, while continuously developing our services and products to meet […]
Read MoreBackdraft Dampers
Proper ventilation and airflow are essential in providing fresh air in homes, offices, industrial, and commercial spaces. Keeping warehouses, manufacturing units, and areas such as shopping malls free of odor is also an essential factor. Utilizing a backdraft damper can meet these needs. Backdraft dampers are valuable in regulating the quality of air and the […]
Read MoreChoosing an HVAC Manufacturer
How to Choose an HVAC Manufacturer As with any manufacturer of any product, there are good ones and not so good ones. The obvious question is how to discern which manufacturer has high quality products and longevity in the industry. Here we have some tips on finding the right HVAC manufacturer for you. Get a […]
Read MoreWhat are Brick Vents?
What are Brick Vents? Brick is and will always be a building material for structures throughout the world. There is no question about the sturdiness of brick, as many centuries old brick buildings still stand to this day. The fire resistance of brick is a contributing factor to the longevity of brick buildings. They are […]
Read MoreStainless Steel Access Doors
Stainless Steel Access Doors Stainless steel access doors are used for entry into to ductwork to access fire products. They can either be fire rated or not. An access door can be specially built for your particular application. There are also many different standard types of access doors in case you do not need a […]
Read MoreTesting Fire/Smoke Dampers
Step by Step Test of Lloyds Fire/Smoke Dampers Lloyd Industries & Lloyd Asia tested a 106″ x 80″ (2706 mm x 2036mm) Fire Smoke Damper at Branz Labs in Wellington New Zealand. The test was a horizontal 4 hour under BS 476 part 20. The test added larger sizes to both horizontal and vertical applications. […]
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