Paul Bowman

Apr 15, 2024 by Paul Bowman

How to: Check rotor-to-housing tolerances

Keep your rotary airlock valve compliant with NFPA guidelines and maintain strong performance by checking your rotor-to-housing clearances regularly.

Mar 15, 2024 by ACS Valves

Which parts of a rotary valve do I need to replace?

Mar 15, 2024 by Paul Bowman

Please don’t do these 5 things to your rotary valve

Seriously, just don’t do them. We’ll explain why you should avoid these 5 practices to keep your valve’s performance strong, ensure it always runs safely, and maximize its lifespan.

Oct 18, 2023 by Paul Bowman

How to: Renew rotor tip clearances

Follow these simple steps to check clearances and adjust the blades on a rotor with adjustable tips.

Jul 17, 2023 by Paul Bowman

Why is my rotary valve making noise?

If your rotary airlock valve is making squeaking or squealing noises, there are a few possible culprits at work. Check our troubleshooting guide to fix the issue.

Jul 11, 2023 by Paul Bowman

How are rotary valves tested for safety?

To set you up for success, the ACS Valves team puts rotary airlock valves through some really rigorous tests.

Jun 20, 2023 by Paul Bowman

How to: Reassemble a rotary valve

Just finished with maintenance? Follow these 8 steps to put your rotary airlock valve back together.

May 15, 2023 by Paul Bowman

4 valve inventions that benefit your process

With our expertise in conveying systems, ACS Valves developed 4 rotary valve upgrades to help make your job easier.

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.

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.