Articles for Manufacturing
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Sep 16, 2022 by Paul Bowman
Quiz: How are rotary valves manufactured?
Do 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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Jul 20, 2022 by Terri Shipstone
Will your valve be trapped in shipping limbo? Here are 6 reasons not to worry
The ACS Valves team shares 3 ways it helps customers get their orders quickly, as well as 3 ways you can plan ahead
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Dec 07, 2021 by Megan Thompson
Year in review: Our top blogs of 2021
Our most popular stories of the year cover topics like airlock leakage, air purge kits, common flow issues, and material characteristics
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May 19, 2021 by Megan Thompson
Eat up these health food conveying tips
A healthy conveying line needs these key components for efficient food processing
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Feb 18, 2021 by Terri Shipstone
Know your material: 8 characteristics defined
Understand these bulk material characteristics and how they affect your choice of rotary valve and other equipment
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Jan 22, 2021 by Megan Thompson
5 best practices for cannabis processors
New to the cannabis industry or just looking for some efficient processing tips? ACS has you covered
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Nov 05, 2020 by Megan Thompson
Find your fit: Valves for cannabis and health food applications
Niche applications such as cannabis and alternative health food processing work best with specially configured Quick-Clean valves
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Dec 13, 2019 by Wayne Beveridge
Certifiably awesome: 3 qualifications you need to make a high-quality valve
Certified machinists, welders and millwrights play integral roles in the rotary valve manufacturing process
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Aug 27, 2019 by Megan Thompson
4 things to know about the ACS Valves team
We’re smart. We save you money. We do it fast. We’re here to help.
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Jul 12, 2019 by Megan Thompson
Feed your brain with these food and beverage trends
Another ADM speaker dishes about the state of the food and beverage industry
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Mar 18, 2019 by Megan Thompson
Meet the new Iris Gravity Valve
Introducing an iris valve for manual control in gravity-flow applications
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Dec 19, 2018 by Jeff Kolmer
3D design: The next big thing in manufacturing tech
Here’s why ACS engineers think 3D rendering is the manufacturing tech trend to watch
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Jul 26, 2017 by Greg Thompson
Ways to save energy in your production process
Unlike a six-year-old boy on a sugar bender, we at ACS like to encourage stable energy practices that keep hyperactivity and surges at bay (and keep your costs low)
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Feb 28, 2017 by Megan Thompson
Protect your workers from toxic chemicals
Breathing in toxic fumes won't give you superpowers. Here's a list of ways to avoid overexposure to toxic chemicals in your plant.
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Jan 03, 2017 by Greg Thompson
How to use the same machinery for any material type
Replace your one-trick pony rotary valve with one that does it all
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Nov 28, 2016 by ACS Valves
How to get high-grade woodchip fuel
How 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
Even 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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Oct 04, 2016 by ACS Valves
Pellet shape matters for your plastic products, here's why
Get your ducks in a row and ensure that your plastic is being taken care of throughout your entire conveying process.
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Oct 26, 2015 by Mike Rozon
Six things manufacturers should know about the TPP
How the TPP affects manufacturing plants and workers