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Universal damper drive system componants
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Universal damper drive attached to the damper standoff bracket
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Our Universal Damper Drive Systems Come Ready for Installation

MAT’s Universal Damper Drive System consists of the RT-WGA universal damper drive, a rotary actuation cable, and a finished surface cable termination fixture or ceiling cup. Damper adjustment is accomplished via rotary cable actuation using a standard 1/4” hex nut driver or MAT square nut driver.

Features
  • RT-WGA universal damper drive which can be used with MAT round and rectangular dampers or other dampers with shaft sizes ranging from 1/4“to 3/8” square and 1/4” to 1/2” round
  • Pre-assembled drive system to minimize labor demands at the jobsite
  • Easy 4 step installation
  • A 20:1 gear ratio which minimizes the torque required to adjust the damper and provides the necessary adjustment resolution for the balancing technician
  • Includes a variety of cable termination fixtures designed to accommodate architectural and functional needs
  • Accommodates round dampers up to 36”diameter and rectangular dampers up to 48” x 48”

Design & Materials
  • The RT-WGA damper drive consists of a 15 gage galvanized steel housing/mounting bracket, a machined aluminum worm and spur gear, and a steel drive shaft that captures and secures the rotary cable
  • Roto-Twist® method of damper adjustment utilizes a 1/4“diameter steel rotary cable with press formed square ends
  • Finished surface termination fixtures are made from galvanized or plated steel and flame retardant plastics

System Configuration Options

Our cable damper systems are designed to meet your needs. Each system consists of the RT-WGA universal damper drive, a rotary actuation cable, a damper, and a cable termination fixture.

Listed below are cable damper systems that incorporate the common finished surface cable termination fixtures. Click on a configuration description to view the best solution for you.

Round damper + Universal damper drive Rectangular damper + Universal damper drive


If the cable termination options above will not fit your application, please contact MAT or your local sales rep. Additional designs are available.