Selecting the appropriate airlock for your dust collection system is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. While the rotary valve is a common choice, exploring alternative airlock options can lead to better results tailored to your specific application needs. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the various airlock alternatives available, highlighting their features, benefits, and suitability for different scenarios.
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Air Leakage in Airlocks | Aerodyne
Airlocks are required in order for dust collectors to operate correctly. When a dust collector is under positive pressure, the airlock prevents air and collected material from blowing out of the dust discharge flange. A lack of airlock will cause dust to be thrown into surrounding areas and pile up on the floor and other surfaces.
Dust Collection Systems: 5 Best Solutions of Dust Collection Airlocks
When you are specifying your dust collector, don’t just settle on a rotary valve. There are other airlocks that might be better suited for your application. Other airlocks include the double dump (flap) valve, trickle valve, and knife gate. Not to mention just bypassing an airlock totally and connecting a hopper directly to the bottom of the dust collector.
Washdown Pneumatic Knife Gate Saves Food Company Dough
Knife Gate Valves for the Auto-Industry
A company that manufactures specialty chemicals for the automotive industry needs a way to control the flow of the carbon black dust to its dust collector and box which has a bag collecting dust. The company in the past have used and saw firsthand the effectiveness of Aerodyne’s dust collection products and decided to go back to Aerodyne to solve this problem.
Custom Food Industry Valve Keeps Dough Rising
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StopTight Knife Gate Valve Brings Control to Fertilizer Plant
A fertilizer distributer in CO was trying to find an easier and cleaner way to move and bag the product at its facility. After searching for a solution, the company found Aerodyne’s section of industrial dust collection valves on their website. The company contacted an Aerodyne sales person and discussed the problem they were having. After sorting out what the company was trying to accomplish, the Aerodyne salesman recommended using a manual StopTight™ Knife Gate Valve in the application. The knife gate will help control the fertilizer that leaves the hopper as it fills the bags.