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Whether you’re trying out new ingredients or need to make a switch, Terri’s material expertise can help you keep machinery clean and boost efficiency in your production process.
Written by Terri
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BlogQuiz: Conveying ingredients for healthy food products
When you’re conveying ingredients for healthy food products, what are the best ways to avoid cross-contamination and speed up cleaning?
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BlogFail-safe food safety tips for rotary valves
The regulatory landscape is always changing, but there are surefire steps you can take to keep your valves and conveying systems free of contamination.
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Blog5 pet food trends and tips for processors
As pet owners become more invested in finding the perfect munchies for their furry babies, what trends should bulk material processors keep an eye on this year?
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BlogHow do I keep plastic pellets intact in conveying?
For the best end product, it’s important to keep plastic pellets in a uniform shape and size. Learn the best rotary valve configurations and tips to prevent issues.
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BlogOne base design, two classic valves, endless customization
Learn how our two most popular rotary airlock valves are designed and configured to offer performance, efficiency, and high ROI.
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BlogHow do I configure a valve for conveying cement?
In a heavy-duty setting, durability and reliability are key. These coatings and options help rotary valves handle cement and construction materials
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BlogValves for sugar, spice, and all things nice
Fine, powdery materials like sugar can get your equipment into sticky situations. These rotary valves help prevent build-up and corrosion
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BlogKnow 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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BlogStand up to corrosion with the XTR Series valve
The XTR Series rotary airlock valve comes fully armored with a corrosion-resistant, food-grade coating
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BlogHere are some fail-safe food safety processes
Mystery ingredients in our food usually have us saying product recall instead of bon appetit! And it's up to your processes and machinery to ensure people enjoy what you've prepared for them.
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BlogIs your food manufacturing process safety-certified?
When it comes to food safety practices, how do you know you're certifying with the right regulatory bodies and handling your equipment properly?
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BlogWill it clean? ACS Valves gets real messy — and then real clean!
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They can! For situations where consistent feeding is essential, we have rotary valves specifically designed for applications like pellets or metering small batches of product. To get the most accurate flow, it’s important to work with a specialist who understands your industry well enough to recommend the right valve configurations.
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Whether you’re conveying ingredients for medicated pet foods, kibble with allergen control, or any pet food that must adhere to strict food safety guidelines, it’s important to prevent cross-contamination between batches. Make sure your valve is designed with outboard bearings and reliable shaft seals that are easy to replace.
To quickly wipe away residual product that may harbor bacteria, choose a Quick-Clean design, which allows you to open up the valve without tools for fast and easy cleaning. You might also consider sanitary materials and coatings, such as stainless-steel and XTR-Coat.
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Sometimes the rotation of the rotor is reduced due to an overload of material, or larger pieces of material being fed through the valve, jamming in the clearances. In this case, shear pin sprockets will shear the pin on the sprocket, reducing the risk of damage to the rotor.
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Shear protectors reduce the flow of material at the valve's inlet. Reduced flow allows for better pocket fill and also reduces the risk of product jams in your housing clearances–ultimately protecting your product from damage.