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ACS Valves

Valve Manufacturer

We design, engineer, and manufacture rotary valves for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing and pneumatic conveying applications. We stay up to date on industry regulations, as well as customer feedback, so we can apply new information into our designs.

Articles written by ACS Valves

Feb 16, 2024 by Brittany Dollimore

Quiz: Do you know how to spot a high-quality valve?
6 minutes to complete
What are the signs of quality you should look for in a rotary airlock valve, and what should you avoid? Take the quiz to see if you have an eye for valves.
Sep 16, 2022 by Paul Bowman

Quiz: How are rotary valves manufactured?
6 minutes to complete
Do you know how to tell if a rotary airlock valve is manufactured for quality, efficiency, and safety? Take the quiz to find out.
Jun 20, 2022 by Megan Thompson

Quiz: Workplace safety statistics to know
6 minutes to complete
See if you can guess these key stats from OSHA, NFPA, and other workplace safety organizations
Mar 24, 2022 by ACS Valves

How do I replace a rotary airlock valve?
3 minutes to complete
Learn how rotary airlock valves are typically replaced.
Sep 23, 2021 by Megan Thompson

Quiz: What do you know about bulk material characteristics?
6 minutes to complete
Material characteristics impact the way bulk ingredients flow through your rotary valve and conveying line. Can you ace our quiz about them?
Mar 29, 2021 by ACS Valves

Quiz: Material flow dos and don’ts
6 minutes to complete
Check out these common material flow scenarios in valves, hoppers and silos to see if you know the solution
Nov 18, 2020 by Megan Thompson

Quiz: Are you up to speed on rotary valve safety?
5 minutes to complete
Take the quiz to see if you’re well-versed in the best rotary valve safety practices
Nov 22, 2019 by ACS Valves

Seriously, don’t buy a cheap valve
4 minute read
Quality machining, customization and aftermarket support add value to your rotary valve purchase
Jul 18, 2019 by ACS Valves

I’m ordering a valve from the U.S. Do I need to worry about border delays or additional fees?
3 minutes to complete
Sep 26, 2018 by ACS Valves

Quiz: Test Your Valve Maintenance IQ
6 minutes to complete
Are you up to speed on the best rotary valve maintenance procedures?
Feb 20, 2018 by ACS Valves

Pop Quiz: NFPA Valve Compliance
6 minutes to complete
How well do you know the NFPA rules as they relate to rotary valves?
Jan 23, 2018 by ACS Valves

Can your rotary valve fit in your bread box?
1 minute read
What does it mean to have one valve to rule them all? It means you can fit our valves into pretty much any space. Such as: a canoe, a fishing tackle box, and a cooler for your carefully selected beer.
Dec 20, 2017 by ACS Valves

Are your valves compliant with NFPA?
3 minute read
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.
Nov 28, 2016 by ACS Valves

How to get high-grade woodchip fuel
3 minute read
How much wood can a woodchip heating system burn to ensure efficient output? That depends on the process leading up to a woodchip being fed into the fuel system. Read our blog for more.
Oct 25, 2016 by ACS Valves

How to prevent corrosion and cross-contamination in your rotary valves
3 minute read
Even the smallest bit of rust from corroded machinery can damage your end product. Here's how to keep your product looking great.
Apr 28, 2016 by ACS Valves

NFPA Safety: It's Not Just About the Airlock
1 minute read
On-demand one hour webinar on NFPA Safety.
Jun 02, 2015 by ACS Valves

Q&A with ACS
3 minute read
You asked. We answered.

Our live webinar on May 14, Understanding Airlocks, concluded with a lively Q&A session. In case you missed it, here are the questions you asked, along with our answers.
Mar 26, 2015 by ACS Valves

Why airlocks leak and how to minimize leakage
2 minute read
Leakage happens. Find out to manage and minimize it.
Nov 11, 2014 by ACS Valves

Why you can't afford an unreliable valve
1 minute read
We'll give you 7 good reasons.
Jul 18, 2014 by ACS Valves

A new website for your convenience
1 minute read
Welcome to our newly renovated space! Feel free to look around.
Jun 04, 2014 by ACS Valves

An interview with our valve
1 minute read
Our CI Series valve was interviewed by Plant Services magazine.
May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves

Immediate results for WOW. Long-term savings for ROI.
1 minute read
The MD Series of rotary feeder valves provides those involved in bulk material handling process engineering, production supervision, and equipment maintenance, a material metering valve that immediately contributes tangible operating efficiency advantages, and long-term production and maintenance savings.
May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves

Making hard-to-convey materials much easier
1 minute read
Get optimal bulk density and throughput of hard-to-convey materials that can easily over-aerate and reduce material feed efficiency.
May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves

Need more pocket-fill capacity? More CFM?
1 minute read
SD Series of rotary valves is designed to provide increased bulk material throughput efficiency in feeding and metering applications
May 13, 2014 by ACS Valves

How to get 3x more material throughput
1 minute read
Find out how our CDC-CI Series handles very high-volume material throughput.