Valves, Gates, & Airlocks
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Rotary Airlock Valve Increases Efficiency, Reduces Costs
May 26, 2009Side front view of PAV-12 showing customer-applied accessories Specialty Minerals operates a small facility in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The plant processes 100 tn/day of minus...
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Rotary Valve
May 5, 2009The UltraValve complements the tough severe-duty PMV rotary valve line. It uses a unique case-hardening process that increases abrasion- and corrosion-resistance while exhibiting high fatigue strength. Like other PMV rotary valves, this valve can be quickly rebuilt from off-the-shelf parts. It has...
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Vortex Valves Europe Moves to Larger Facility
April 16, 2009A recent move to larger headquarters has followed another year of growth for Vortex Valves Europe. The dry bulk solids handling company retains its UK presence in Darlington but now operates from a new facility with twice the capacity. Since launching its European hub in 2006, U.S.-based...
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Slide Diverter Valve
March 31, 2009The three-position SDV features a sealing method that uses regulated compressed air applied to the sealing rings, which results in an air-tight seal between the inlet and outlet ports. Features include: minimal line deflection and full port flow for low pressure drop; pipe or tube sizes from 2...
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Rotary Airlock Valves
February 25, 2009Drop Thru, Blow Thru, and Side Entry heavy-duty rotary airlocks come standard with regreasable bearings, helical gearboxes, predrilled body vents, and predrilled air purge connections. These valves are rated up to 20 psi pressure differentials and are available for temperatures in excess of 1000...
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Valves, Gates, and Airlocks Spotlight - February 09
February 3, 2009Iris Diaphragm Valve Available with either a pneumatic or electricmotor, the Mucon ADP series iris diaphragm valve is fitted with open, closed, and trickle feed switches. The quick and quiet operation is capable of opening and closing in less than 1 second. It is sealed to be dust-tight and hose-...
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Rotary Airlock
February 3, 2009The heavy-duty drop-thru rotary airlock is suitable for use on both gravity and pneumatic conveying applications up to 20 psi. The airlocks are available with both round and square flanges and are of heavy-duty design with outboard bearings and gland type shaft seals. Numerous rotor options are...
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Rotary Airlock Valve
January 6, 2009The CI series rotary airlock valve is available in 10 sizes. Features include: heavy-duty rugged construction; precision machining of components; unique shaft seal design; pressure differentials up to 15 psig; square flanges; high-temperature options up to 750ºF; available in cast iron, 304 SS...
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Gemco Valve Launches a Rebuild/Recycle Program
December 15, 2008Gemco Valve Co., Middlesex, New Jersey, offers a program to rebuild or recycle used valves. Companies send their valves to Gemco for evaluation. Following an inspection, options are discussed with the customer. Typical options include: replacing soft parts (gaskets, O-rings, seats, etc.); replacing...
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Vortex Valves Wins Exporter Award
November 25, 2008Vortex Valves has been awarded the 2008 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award by Kansas Governor, Kathleen Sebelius. The award is presented annually to a single Kansas company that has demonstrated excellence in export sales and international marketing. The award recognizes Vortex as a...
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