Powder & Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Innovations
The extensive range of valve types that are available reflects the challenges of controlling, directing and metering the flow of dry bulk materials in processing operations. Not all valves just control the flow by gravity of materials from storage vessels or through mechanical conveying systems, many are used to direct the flow through pneumatic conveying systems. Others are used in dense phase pneumatic conveying systems to release pressurized materials from the blow pots that provide the motive power. The actuation of valves can range from manual, pneumatic, electric to hydraulic. Each type offers particular benefits or is designed for a specific application. Slide valves are perhaps the most widely recognized, but butterfly, disc, dome, diverter, iris and rotary valves are widely used too. This Technology Zone offers an insight into the latest innovations in valves, gates and airlocks that are used for bulk material processing & pneumatic conveying applications.
CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE – Gericke RotaVal have launched two new rotary valves specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry. The valves are fully machined from solid and embody a range of detailed features.
Read moreSALINA, KS – To significantly shorten delivery times for customers of the Americas market, Coperion K-Tron located in Salina, KS USA, is starting the US production of Coperion Germany rotary valves type ZRD in Salina. The Coperion brand rotary valves are being added to the full line of Aerolock” rotary valves that Coperion K-Tron Salina has manufactured for 60 years and ships to hundreds of customers each year.
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CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE – Fortunately nearly all food product characteristics are easily managed within Rotary valves and the basic design of the valve can remain relatively simple without compromising hygiene and ease of use.
Read moreCHAGRIN FALLS, OH – The Aerodyne Vacu-Valve is the most economical solution to discharge dust from bag filters or cyclones under negative pressure. Compared to rotary valves, this unique trickle valve operates with no moving parts, so no lubrication or electric power is required.
Read moreWICHITA, KS – The new 2-way and 3-way Kice diverter valve is the latest innovation from Kice Industries which brings the following enhanced features.
Read moreSALINA, KS – To significantly shorten delivery times for customers of the Americas market, Coperion K-Tron located in Salina, KS USA, is starting the US production of Coperion Germany rotary valves type ZRD in Salina. The Coperion brand rotary valves are being added to the full line of Aerolock™ rotary valves that Coperion K-Tron Salina has manufactured for 60 years and ships to hundreds of customers each year.
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Paul Bailey (Rota Val Ltd)Paul Bailey is the resident expert for Rotary Valves at Gericke RotaVal. He has over 24 years’ experience in the manufacturing of Rotary Valves for all types of industries. As Technical Manager, Paul advises on any challenges that might be faced with bulk & solid handling.
Megan Thompson (ACS Valves)Megan Thompson is President and COO of ACS Valves, industry-leading rotary valve manufacturers, located in Caledonia, Ontario. Megan is responsible for setting, and guiding the direction of the company’s global operations, sales, marketing, and product development initiatives.
Travis Young (Vortex Global Limited)Travis has 20 years of experience in the dry bulk solids industry and is the Vice President of Global Business Development at Vortex, an engineering and manufacturing company that specialises in process valves and loading solutions specifically for solids handling. Travis has worked on solution-driven installations across six continents and has a strong knowledge of market-specific regulations and requirements within the industry. He is based in York, United Kingdom.WEST MEMPHIS, AR – One of the main advantages of DMN’s newly designed High Pressure Rotary Airlock Valve is that the special configuration of the body and rotor not only protects product against degradation, but it also prevents any axial air leakage.
Read moreRotaVal’s Fast Clean rotary valves have transformed production efficiency for an international manufacturer of plastics, resins and masterbatch.
Read moreDARLINGTON – A health food company was looking for a solution to stop the flow of materials in a gravity flow application, but also required frequent wash-downs. The indoor valve must be capable of handling 16-18 kgs./m³ (35-40 lbs./ft³) of material in the presence of vibrations.
Read moreCHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE – All rotary valves leak air (or gas) even where there is no pressure differential as even the product entering the valve displaces air into the inlet area.
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Spiroflow, a global leader in powder handling and dry solids processing and an emerging leader in control systems integration.
Individual advice and efficient solutions for the whole weighing technology process
Dec is a leading provider of powder handling systems and an expert in process containment technologies
Designers and manufacturers of magnetic separation equipment for metal fragment control and food safety. Certified by HACCP International.
International specialist in the world of bulk materials and process technology
WAMGROUP offers the one-stop-solution for Bulk Solids Handling & Processing and Waste Water Treatment Equipment.
Process automation systems for receipt-to-process bulk material transfer and Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Systems for high volume recovery of many materials including combustible dusts.
Klinkenberg BV is specialized in internal transport and bulk handling using screw conveyors
We have successfully provided bulk material engineering solutions for over 55 years
Progressive Products specializes in abrasion resistant products. Stop Wear
Rotary valves & airlocks for bulk material processing & pneumatic conveying
Developer and manufacturer of top of the range pressure relief and explosion safety products
Engineers and manufactures bulk solids handling equipment and plant-wide systems
Fox Venturi Systems: conveying with: no moving parts, no blowback, no maintainance to 10 tph. Since 1963
Solid Particle Flow Meters and Feeders. Where accurate flow control is required.
