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Blue Aerodyne Mighty-Whopper rotary airlock valve installed beneath an industrial hopper.
Airlock Valves, Double Dump Valves, Knife Gate, Rotary Valves, Trickle Valves, Vacu-Valve

Exploring Airlock Alternatives for Dust Collection System Efficiency

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…
April 28, 2025
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Airlock installed on a dust collector discharge flange to prevent air leakage and material blowback.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Rotary Valves, Trickle Valves, Vacu-Valve

Air Leakage in Airlocks | Aerodyne

Air Leakage in Airlocks
April 24, 2023
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Comparison of industrial discharge valves: rotary, double dump, knife gate, and trickle valves.
Double Dump Valves, Knife Gate, Rotary Valves, Trickle Valves, Vacu-Valve

Dust Collection Systems: 5 Best Solutions of Dust Collection Airlocks

When you are looking for an airlock, don’t just automatically use a rotary valve. Doing so may cause operational and maintenance issues in the future.
April 24, 2017
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Manual and pneumatic slide gate valves used for regulating bulk material flow.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Material Handling Valves

Washdown Pneumatic Knife Gate Saves Food Company Dough

See how Aerodyne's new StopTight Knife Gate configuration solved a difficult flow control issue for a food manufacturer.
March 30, 2016
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Pneumatically actuated slide gate valve with a yellow protective guard used for automated material flow control.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Material Handling Valves

Knife Gate Valves for the Auto-Industry

Find out how Aerodyne's Knife Gate Valve was the perfect solution to collecting carbon dust for an automotive chemical manufacturer.
September 2, 2015
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Aerodyne white paper cover titled "Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Material Handling Valve" featuring various industrial valve models.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Material Handling Valves

Custom Food Industry Valve Keeps Dough Rising

See how Aerodyne's custom knife gate helped control the flow of this dough processing facility.
April 20, 2015
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Aerodyne white paper cover titled "Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Material Handling Valve" featuring various industrial valve models.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Material Handling Valves

Material Handling Helps Make a Baker’s Dozen

See how Aerodyne's knife gate valve provided complete material handling for this IL baker.
January 29, 2015
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Manual and pneumatically actuated slide gate valves engineered for precise regulation of bulk material flow.
Airlock Valves, Knife Gate, Material Handling Valves

StopTight Knife Gate Valve Brings Control to Fertilizer Plant

Aerodyne Environmental's StopTight Knife Gate Valve help CO fertilizer plant gain control over its bagging operation.
January 16, 2014
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