AMCA & Greenheck0 pages

AMCA & Greenheck
for Vektor Laboratory Exhaust

About AMCA
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA) is a notfor-profit international association of the world’s manufacturers of related air
system equipment — primarily, but not limited to: fans, louvers, dampers, air
curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system
components for the industrial, commercial and residential markets.
AMCA International, backed by almost 80 years of standards development, is the
world’s leading authority in the development of the science and art of engineering
as relates to air movement and air control devices. AMCA International publishes
and distributes standards, references, and application manuals for
A. Laboratory Exhaust (Effluent)
specifiers, engineers, and others with an interest in air systems to use in the
B. Entrained Air
selection, evaluation, and troubleshooting of air system components.
C. Total Flow
AMCA International, with member companies and laboratories in many
industrialized countries around the world, is active on the technical
committees of the International Standards Organization (ISO), and
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participates in the development of international standards for the industry.

AMCA 260 Standard
In 2005, at the request of industry consultants and laboratory end
users, AMCA initiated an AMCA standard and certification committee
to quantify the air entrained and total air discharged from high plume
dilution, induced flow fan blowers.

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Both the Greenheck Vektor-MD and Vektor-CD fans have certified
performance and are licensed to bear the AMCA label.

Summary of AMCA Standards and Certification Programs
AMCA 210 - Fan Performance Test Standard
AMCA 211 - Certified Fan Performance Ratings Program
AMCA 260 - Induced Flow Test Standard & Certified Fan Performance Ratings Program
AMCA 300 - Sound Testing Standard
AMCA 311 - Certified Sound Ratings Program

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AMCA Specification & Clarification
How your specifications are written is critical to ensure you receive AMCA certified equipment on your projects.

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“Laboratory exhaust fan systems shall be tested in accordance with AMCA
Standard 210 or 260.”

This statement basically states that fans shall be tested in accordance with an AMCA standard, but
does not state that the performance be certified and the fans are AMCA Licensed.

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“Laboratory exhaust fan systems shall be tested in accordance with AMCA
Standard 210 or 260, and are licensed to bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal.”

This statement states that fans shall be tested in accordance with an AMCA standard, performance be
certified and bear the AMCA Ratings Seal.”