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    • 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

    • Screens showing how to remove a rotary valve endplate

      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

    • May 24, 2022 by Megan Thompson

      Why configuration matters: Tips from a rotary airlock pro

      Customization stories from an ACS rep with decades of experience in rotary airlock valve design

    • ACS Valves February 2020 Blog Header

      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

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      Feb 13, 2020 by Megan Thompson

      Need a rotary valve safety guide?

      We published some comprehensive rotary valve safety guidelines in Powder & Bulk Solids

    • Mind the Gap - Exiting Train

      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

    • ACS Valves September Blog Header

      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

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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.

    • Flowing white dust: Sugar or flour conveying concept

      Jun 24, 2019 by Megan Thompson

      The sticking point: Examining flow issues in bins, hoppers and silos

      An ADM speaker sheds light on powder and bulk solid flow patterns

    • Pressure gauge on manufacturing equipment

      May 16, 2019 by Megan Thompson

      How to size a pressure blower package

      Convey dry bulk materials efficiently with the right pressure blower size and configuration

    • 3D framework of a CI Series rotary airlock valve by ACS Valves

      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

    • Bowling a spare: spare parts concept

      Nov 21, 2018 by Megan Thompson

      6 critical spare parts for your conveying system

      Keep your pneumatic conveying system running smoothly at all times with these essential spare parts

    • Rotary valve on a spooky backdrop with books and candle

      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

    • Manufacturers check their rotary valve maintenance checklist

      Oct 22, 2018 by Megan Thompson

      Check out these 4 valve maintenance tips we published

      We covered four critical rotary valve maintenance tips in an article for Processing Magazine

    • NFPA compliance backdrop with pneumatic conveying schematics

      Dec 20, 2017 by ACS Valves

      Are your valves compliant with NFPA?

      Not 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.

    • Blue Electric Bolt

      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)

    • Rotary airlock valve rotor by ACS Valves

      May 30, 2017 by Greg Thompson

      The ultimate guide to valve rotor types

      Give your material some TLC and keep your rotors lasting long. Here's a guide on which rotor works best for your application.

    • Rubber Ducks

      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.

    • Pouring Rice

      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.

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      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.

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