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Valves for Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Processing 

With its delicate dry bulk ingredients, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry requires rotary valves that handle material with accuracy and care. Find the best options right here.

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Rotary valves for pharmaceutical and cosmetics processing

With sanitary and quick-cleaning features, our valves help you meet regulatory standards while delivering consistently great performance.

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Micro-ingredient Rotary Valve

Micro-Ingredient Series

Inlet/Outlet Flange Sizes: 1.5" to 3"
Material of Construction: Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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MD Series Rotary Airlock Valve by ACS Valves

MD Series

Inlet/Outlet Flange Sizes: 7 sizes from 4" to 16"
Material of Construction: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Pressure Differential: Up to 22 PSIG
High Temperature Range: 750°F
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MD Series with Quick-Clean RotorRail™

Inlet/Outlet Flange Sizes: 7 sizes from 4" to 15"
Material of Construction: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Pressure Differential: Up to 15 PSIG
High Temperature Range: 500°F
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CI Series Rotary Airlock Valve

CI Series

Inlet/Outlet Flange Sizes: 11 sizes from 6" to 26"
Material of Construction: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Pressure Differential: Up to 22 PSIG
High Temperature Range: 750°F
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Need help choosing the right valve?

That’s what we’re here for. Get in touch with your local ACS Valves representative to find out which valve is the best match for your application in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.

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Valve options for pharmaceutical and cosmetics processing

Prevent sticking, contamination, and product loss with the right combination of rotary valve accessories for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.

Common bulk materials

Our customers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry typically convey ingredients like these (and plenty of others too).

  • Granules
  • Powders
  • Capsules
  • Pigments
  • Talc
  • Silica

Valve resources for pharmaceutical and cosmetics

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Watch videos to see rotary airlock valves in action and find useful information for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.

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Steps to Clean Your Quick-Clean Rotary Valve

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ACS Valves: It Will Fit

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What you need to know about DHAs and NFPA 652

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How to convey sticky material with a blow-through

Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry FAQs

You asked, we answered these common questions related to pharmaceutical and cosmetics processing and rotary valves.

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  • A.

    In pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food processing plants, quick-clean rotary airlock valves boost sanitation by dramatically speeding up the cleaning process. Standard valves can be time-consuming to disassemble, requiring tools and several steps. Quick-clean models are built on a rail system, so you simply turn a handle, slide out the internal rotor, and start cleaning.

    Relevant for: Reliability, Safety
  • A.

    The CI and MD Series rotary airlock valves excel at maintaining the consistent, uniform flow needed for metering pharmaceutical ingredients, and they can be customized to fit most applications. In more specialized cases, you might need a BT Series blow-through valve to optimize air flow, or a mini- or micro-sized valve for small test batches. There are also rotors that limit pocket size or control material flow in various ways to suit your needs. Your supplier should be able to explain the best choice for your application.

  • A.

    For industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, rotary valves need the right coatings and features to prevent cross-contamination. We typically recommend either stainless-steel, Lectrofluor, or XTR-Coat to ensure your valve has the appropriate protection against sticking and corrosion. Smooth internal surfaces are an essential feature of any valve, but especially for sanitation. Finally, if you find yourself switching between batches often, consider a quick-cleaning design to reduce downtime. 

    Relevant for: Conveying Systems, Safety
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Configure a valve for pharmaceutical and cosmetics processing

The accuracy and reliability of your rotary valve depends on how it’s configured. To make sure you select the right options for your application, get in touch with our experts via the form.