The United Launch Alliance (ULA), Vandenberg Launch Operations, California, are soon going to use specialized combination dampers, designed and manufactured by Damper Technology Ltd (DTL). The dampers are specifically designed for reliability and precise control, and are a critical application to the ‘clean air’ system supply.
Made of SS-316, the combination dampers have been treated with a special glass bead cleaning process to make sure they meet the specification, of a completely clean assembly, without any trace of contaminants or greases. All internal components have been selected with the intent that the dampers remain clean in operation. Launches from the Vandenberg Launch site in California are mainly for Satellite deliveries and it is the hope that these dampers will become a permanent part of ground equipment for this and other launch sites in the future.
