AL-AXL Dairy rotary airlocks
WEST MEMPHIS, AR – The AL-AXL Dairy rotary airlocks have been designed for use in the food, pet food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries where very high standards apply.
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Valves, Gates & Airlocks
Valves, gates and airlocks innovations for dry materials handling operations
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.
Rotolok Obtain USDA Certification
Tiverton, Devon – “Here at Rotolok, we constantly strive to improve the quality of our equipment and obtain the required and industry recognized certification to provide specialist airlocks.
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GL Granular Rotary Airlocks
WEST MEMPHIS, AR – The GL rotary airlocks are specially designed for gravity feeding and pneumatically conveying of granular products.
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2/3-TDV Tube Diverter
WEST MEMPHIS, AR – The 2-TDV and 3-TDV transport pneumatically conveyed products in powder or pellet form to or from two respectively 3 destinations (diverging or converging).
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Vortex Releases FastTrack Program
SALINA, KS – Vortex® announces the release of its new FastTrack” program, an order fulfillment program designed to deliver small quantity orders on select product designs and sizes in two weeks.
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ChargePoint Technology Launches First-of-its-kind Smart Monitoring Technology at ACHEMA 2018
Powder containment and aseptic transfer valve specialist, ChargePoint Technology, has launched a unique Smart monitoring hub to support efficiency and safety within chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The company will be exhibiting its new VERIFI solution at ACHEMA 2018, in Hall 3.0, stand D14.
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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.
New Hypergienic Rotary Valves from Gericke RotaVal
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.
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USA-Manufactured Rotary Valve Will Reduce Delivery Times for Bulk Solids Industry Customers
SALINA, 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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Rotary Valves for Food Applications
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.
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Economical Alternative: Aerodyne Vacu-Valve Saves Time & Money
CHAGRIN 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.
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