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If your rotary valve is not rotating, it could be an issue with the power, the chain, the gearbox, or a foreign object stuck in the valve’s inlet.
If it’s stuck because of material buildup, there are a few different areas to look at: inspect the supply source and the piping of your conveying line. The issue could also be related to excessive pocket fill, moisture, or blowby air.
These are all specific issues, so check your maintenance manual for more in-depth troubleshooting tips.
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We have lots, and they depend on your application. One approach is coatings, like hard chrome or the abrasion resistant XTR-Coat, which can help material slide through the valve without sticking.
Before we make this answer too complicated, check out our blog on material flow tips.
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Absolutely not! ACS is fully bonded, and we’re partnered with a company that picks up shipments daily. For you, that means no delays, customs duties or brokerage fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about rotary valve manufacturing, troubleshooting, compliance, and more
The rotary valve geniuses at ACS Valves love to help manufacturers with their conveying queries, conundrums, and challenges. Browse our collection of questions and answers here.
Go ahead, make your valve
Put your own spin on our customizable valves to get the best valve for your application, material and industry.
We have a series of items available for quick shipment
Items include: Pressure blower packages, MD Series, S-Pellet Series, Diverter Valves, Flex Tip Series, Screw Conveyors
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.
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