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What's the Difference Between a Rotary Valve and a Rotary Airlock?

Posted on 1/27/22 2:30 PM

They are called rotary valves, rotary airlocks, rotary feeders, rotary airlock feeders, or ...

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Using Rotary Airlocks for Metal Recycling

Posted on 11/8/21 9:00 AM

As metals can be recycled repeatedly, recycling facilities that process scrap metal are ...

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Rotary Airlocks for Cement Manufacturing and Processing Abrasive Materials

Posted on 10/29/21 12:18 PM

Cement is often referred to as Portland cement, a generic term used for nearly all cement. It is ...

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How to Properly Size an Airlock

Posted on 7/28/21 9:00 AM

A key component for controlling the flow of dry material in bulk powder throughout processing ...

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Why Airlocks are Used in a Dust Collection System?

Posted on 2/26/21 9:45 AM

Dust collectors are essential for ensuring workers' health and safety in various industrial ...

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What is a Rotary Airlock Feeder?

Posted on 9/18/20 2:51 PM

A rotary airlock feeder is a type of industrial valve used in material handling systems to process ...

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Rotary Airlock Valve Specifications & Design

Posted on 6/25/20 3:08 PM

In bulk and specialty material handling systems, rotary airlock valve specifications and designs ...

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Prater Introduces New Blow-Thru Rotary Airlock Valve

Posted on 3/18/16 10:16 AM

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Prater Rotary Airlock Valves Are NPFA-69 Compliant

Posted on 4/20/15 3:46 PM

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Fly Ash Application Story

Posted on 4/11/14 5:24 PM

Background: Coal provides more than half of the nation's electricity and considering that the ...

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