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What to Know About DHA’s

Posted on 3/27/23 8:00 AM

A risk of fire and explosion exists in most industries that deal with combustible dust. These fine ...

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Tips for Configuring Your Rotary Airlock

Posted on 2/23/23 2:16 PM

Many people see it as just another piece of equipment within a production line, but there’s more to ...

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Product Highlight and Video Series: Quick Clean Airlocks (BAVs)

Posted on 2/9/23 9:57 AM

As a global leader in the fabrication of cutting-edge material handling equipment, Prater ...

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Characteristics of Bulk Materials

Posted on 1/19/23 11:32 AM

When designing equipment for handling and processing bulk materials, it’s essential to understand ...

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NFPA 69: Guidelines and Compliance for Airlocks

Posted on 11/18/22 1:43 PM

Founded in 1896, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) created its Committee on Safety to ...

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Do Rotary Valves Need Special Coatings?

Posted on 4/5/22 2:01 PM

Cutting, drilling, grinding, milling, sawing, or other processing all lead to dust generation ...

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How to Clean Your Quick-Clean Rotary Valve on Rails

Posted on 2/23/22 1:47 PM

A common problem affecting rotary valve functionality is simply having to keep it clean. Each time ...

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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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