ACS Valves
Valve ManufacturerWe design, engineer, and manufacture rotary valves for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing and pneumatic conveying applications. We stay up to date on industry regulations, as well as customer feedback, so we can apply new information into our designs.
Articles written by ACS Valves
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Feb 16, 2024 by Brittany Dollimore
Quiz: Do you know how to spot a high-quality valve?
6 minutes to completeWhat are the signs of quality you should look for in a rotary airlock valve, and what should you avoid? Take the quiz to see if you have an eye for valves.
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Sep 16, 2022 by Paul Bowman
Quiz: How are rotary valves manufactured?
6 minutes to completeDo you know how to tell if a rotary airlock valve is manufactured for quality, efficiency, and safety? Take the quiz to find out.
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Jun 20, 2022 by Megan Thompson
Quiz: Workplace safety statistics to know
6 minutes to completeSee if you can guess these key stats from OSHA, NFPA, and other workplace safety organizations
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Mar 24, 2022 by ACS Valves
How do I replace a rotary airlock valve?
3 minutes to completeLearn how rotary airlock valves are typically replaced.
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Sep 23, 2021 by Megan Thompson
Quiz: What do you know about bulk material characteristics?
6 minutes to completeMaterial characteristics impact the way bulk ingredients flow through your rotary valve and conveying line. Can you ace our quiz about them?
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Mar 29, 2021 by ACS Valves
Quiz: Material flow dos and don’ts
6 minutes to completeCheck out these common material flow scenarios in valves, hoppers and silos to see if you know the solution
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Nov 18, 2020 by Megan Thompson
Quiz: Are you up to speed on rotary valve safety?
5 minutes to completeTake the quiz to see if you’re well-versed in the best rotary valve safety practices
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Nov 22, 2019 by ACS Valves
Seriously, don’t buy a cheap valve
4 minute readQuality machining, customization and aftermarket support add value to your rotary valve purchase
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Jul 18, 2019 by ACS Valves
I’m ordering a valve from the U.S. Do I need to worry about border delays or additional fees?
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Sep 26, 2018 by ACS Valves
Quiz: Test Your Valve Maintenance IQ
6 minutes to completeAre you up to speed on the best rotary valve maintenance procedures?
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Feb 20, 2018 by ACS Valves
Pop Quiz: NFPA Valve Compliance
6 minutes to completeHow well do you know the NFPA rules as they relate to rotary valves?
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Jan 23, 2018 by ACS Valves
Can your rotary valve fit in your bread box?
1 minute readWhat does it mean to have one valve to rule them all? It means you can fit our valves into pretty much any space. Such as: a canoe, a fishing tackle box, and a cooler for your carefully selected beer.
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Dec 20, 2017 by ACS Valves
Are your valves compliant with NFPA?
3 minute readNot sure how to check the tolerance on your rotary valves to stay NFPA compliant? We've got a video for that. Check it out in this month's blog.
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Nov 28, 2016 by ACS Valves
How to get high-grade woodchip fuel
3 minute readHow much wood can a woodchip heating system burn to ensure efficient output? That depends on the process leading up to a woodchip being fed into the fuel system. Read our blog for more.
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Oct 25, 2016 by ACS Valves
How to prevent corrosion and cross-contamination in your rotary valves
3 minute readEven the smallest bit of rust from corroded machinery can damage your end product. Here's how to keep your product looking great.
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Apr 28, 2016 by ACS Valves
NFPA Safety: It's Not Just About the Airlock
1 minute readOn-demand one hour webinar on NFPA Safety.
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Jun 02, 2015 by ACS Valves
Q&A with ACS
3 minute readYou asked. We answered.
Our live webinar on May 14, Understanding Airlocks, concluded with a lively Q&A session. In case you missed it, here are the questions you asked, along with our answers.
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Mar 26, 2015 by ACS Valves
Why airlocks leak and how to minimize leakage
2 minute readLeakage happens. Find out to manage and minimize it.
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Nov 11, 2014 by ACS Valves
Why you can't afford an unreliable valve
1 minute readWe'll give you 7 good reasons.
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Jul 18, 2014 by ACS Valves
A new website for your convenience
1 minute readWelcome to our newly renovated space! Feel free to look around.
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Jun 04, 2014 by ACS Valves
An interview with our valve
1 minute readOur CI Series valve was interviewed by Plant Services magazine.
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May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves
Immediate results for WOW. Long-term savings for ROI.
1 minute readThe MD Series of rotary feeder valves provides those involved in bulk material handling process engineering, production supervision, and equipment maintenance, a material metering valve that immediately contributes tangible operating efficiency advantages, and long-term production and maintenance savings.
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May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves
Making hard-to-convey materials much easier
1 minute readGet optimal bulk density and throughput of hard-to-convey materials that can easily over-aerate and reduce material feed efficiency.
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May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves
Need more pocket-fill capacity? More CFM?
1 minute readSD Series of rotary valves is designed to provide increased bulk material throughput efficiency in feeding and metering applications
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May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves
How to get 3x more material throughput
1 minute readFind out how our CDC-CI Series handles very high-volume material throughput.