Paul Bowman

Articles written by Paul Bowman

• Oct 18, 2023 by Paul Bowman

  How to: Renew rotor tip clearances

  Follow these simple steps to check clearances and adjust the blades on a rotor with adjustable tips.

• Jul 17, 2023 by Paul Bowman

  Why is my rotary valve making noise?

  If your rotary airlock valve is making squeaking or squealing noises, there are a few possible culprits at work. Check our troubleshooting guide to fix the issue.

• Jul 11, 2023 by Paul Bowman

  How are rotary valves tested for safety?

  To set you up for success, the ACS Valves team puts rotary airlock valves through some really rigorous tests.

• Jun 20, 2023 by Paul Bowman

  How to: Reassemble a rotary valve

  Just finished with maintenance? Follow these 8 steps to put your rotary airlock valve back together.

• May 15, 2023 by Paul Bowman

  4 valve inventions that benefit your process

  With our expertise in conveying systems, ACS Valves developed 4 rotary valve upgrades to help make your job easier.

• Nov 14, 2022 by Paul Bowman

  How to: Clean a Quick-Clean Rotary Valve

  Quick-Clean rotary valves are designed for fast, tool-less cleanup — just follow these steps to get it done

• 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.

• Aug 23, 2022 by Paul Bowman

  How to: Remove a rotary valve endplate

  Learn how to remove the endplate from a standard rotary airlock valve

• Feb 17, 2020 by Paul Bowman

  Are rotary airlocks supposed to leak?

  The answer is yes… and no. Airlocks aren’t infallible, but there are ways to minimize leaks and keep air flow consistent

• Jan 14, 2020 by Paul Bowman

  Yes, you actually do need to check your rotor clearances

  Measure your valve’s rotor-to-housing tolerances regularly to stay NFPA compliant and maximize material flow

• Oct 24, 2019 by Paul Bowman

  Unchain your rotary valve with direct drives

  Direct drive valves eliminate unnecessary parts to keep workers safe and minimize downtime

• Sep 13, 2019 by Paul Bowman

  Avoid rotary valve jams with adjustable shear protectors

  Adjustable shear protectors prevent jamming, keep materials intact and maintain an efficient fill capacity

• Feb 21, 2019 by Paul Bowman

  Flex or fixed? The difference between two rotor tip types

  Find out which rotor tip type is right for your process

• Oct 22, 2018 by Paul Bowman

  Signs your valve is haunted (or needs repairs)

  Is your rotary valve sending you these spooky warning signs? It may be time to repair or replace it

• Mar 22, 2016 by Paul Bowman

  3 things to consider when selecting a rotary valve

  Some of us work better under pressure, while others like a longer, more drawn out process to stay in control. The same goes for materials as they pass through a conveying system.

• Jun 04, 2014 by Paul Bowman

  Why you should stop using packing glands

  Say goodbye to packing. And hello to glandless, sleeve-style shaft seals.