Paul Bowman

Technical Support Rep

Paul really likes helping people. And with more than 25 years in the manufacturing world, he can help you keep your equipment functioning at its best. He will happily share his in-depth knowledge on testing, quality control and equipment engineering. That way you can keep a smile on your face as you listen to the smooth sounds of your machinery running efficiently, continuously, and uninterrupted by downtime.

Articles written by Paul Bowman

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.
Jan 26, 2016 by Paul Bowman

ACS puts your valves through some (really) rigorous tests

Each component of a pneumatic conveying system is necessary to keep your products flowing, and your employees safe on the plant floor.
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.