Articles for Safety
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Nov 18, 2020 by Megan Thompson
Quiz: Are you up to speed on rotary valve safety?
Take the quiz to see if you’re well-versed in the best rotary valve safety practices
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Sep 18, 2020 by Megan Thompson
I missed the DHA deadline! What happens now?
The deadline for dust hazard analyses (DHAs) has passed, but you can still take steps to stay compliant with NFPA 652
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Apr 21, 2020 by Megan Thompson
Quiz: What do you know about DHAs?
Industrial facilities need to conduct Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs) by September 7, 2020. What do you know about the process?
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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
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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
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May 22, 2018 by Megan Thompson
The ABCs of NFPA Valve Compliance
Key terms for your education on NFPA safety
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May 16, 2018 by Megan Thompson
ACS publishes sanitary conveying tips
Read our rotary valve sanitation tips in Processing Magazine
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Apr 24, 2018 by ACS Valves
NFPA guidelines: Replacing your uncompliant parts
Stay safe and compliant with these rotary valve replacement tips
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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.
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Oct 04, 2017 by Megan Thompson
OSHA is sweeping combustible dust under the rug
Preventing dust explosions should be at the top of your agenda when planning plant safety, and we have the low-down on how to do just that.
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Aug 31, 2017 by Terri Shipstone
Here 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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Feb 28, 2017 by Megan Thompson
Protect your workers from toxic chemicals
Breathing in toxic fumes won't give you superpowers. Here's a list of ways to avoid overexposure to toxic chemicals in your plant.
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Jan 03, 2017 by Greg Thompson
How to use the same machinery for any material type
Replace your one-trick pony rotary valve with one that does it all
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Oct 25, 2016 by ACS Valves
How to prevent corrosion and cross-contamination in your rotary valves
Even the smallest bit of rust from corroded machinery can damage your end product. Here's how to keep your product looking great.
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Aug 24, 2016 by ACS Valves
The bad news about inboard bearing assemblies
Inboard bearings are a great option if you love throwing money into your valve and watching it get shredded before your eyes.
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Aug 02, 2016 by ACS Valves
Is 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?
