Dust Collection and Valves Blog
Engineer performing dust testing at a facility.
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Keeping Up With Process Changes In Your Dust Collection System

When any system process is changed, the dust collection system can be affected. Changes can be as simple as a difference in the material going through your process, or as complex as a new equipment installation. Regardless, change affects the ways that the dust collection system handles particulate, and can affect factors like size, concentration, and hazard risk. Pulling in an engineer to carry out a system evaluation is a great tool for handling changes with care.
Compact cyclone dust collector units.
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Foundry Cyclone Pre-filters

Learn how cyclone pre-filters help foundries manage abrasive dust, reduce filter loading, intercept sparks, and improve dust collection system performance before particulate reaches downstream filters.
Aerodyne trickle valve features, operation, and benefits as a low-maintenance alternative for material handling
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Rethinking Airlock Technology: Aerodyne’s Solutions to the Rotary Valve Conundrum

Industry standard rotary airlock valves aren't perfect for every application. Aerodyne weighs the pros and cons of these valves against trickle valve and double dump valve alternatives.
Aerodyne horizontal GPC cyclone and combustible dust hazard analysis overview
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Reducing Combustible Dust Explosion Risks With a Dust Hazard Analysis | Aerodyne

We recently posted an article on our LinkedIn commenting on the dangers of combustible dust, and we want to keep the conversation going about dust hazard analysis (DHA). Identifying any dust hazards starts with a DHA, which should be conducted…
Product photograph of an Aerodyne Vacu-Valve trickle valve featuring a rubber sleeve for dust discharge.
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Tired of Constant Rotary Valve Maintenance? A Simpler Alternative for Dust Collection Systems | Aerodyne

In many industrial facilities, rotary valves are a critical part of the dust collection system. They help move collected dust and material from hoppers while maintaining proper airlock conditions within the system. Unfortunately, traditional…
Two large grey cyclone dust collectors installed side-by-side in an industrial facility.
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How to Properly Size a Cyclone Dust Collector for Maximum Performance | Aerodyne

Selecting the right cyclone dust collector is critical for maintaining airflow efficiency, controlling dust, and protecting equipment performance. However, sizing a cyclone is not simply choosing a standard model based on airflow alone. Multiple…
Indoor industrial dust collection setup with a cyclone separator and flexible ductwork leading to a secondary filter unit.
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Why Your Dust Collector Keeps Losing Efficiency | Aerodyne

Many facilities invest heavily in baghouses and cartridge dust collectors expecting maximum filtration efficiency and long filter life. But over time, operators often begin noticing problems like: Increasing pressure drop More frequent…
Aerodyne trickle valve function and importance for dust collector hopper airflow control
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Why Every Dust Collector Needs a Trickle Valve Under the Hopper | Aerodyne

When working with dust collectors, it's easy to focus only on the filters and the fan. But one small component can make or break the whole system's performance: what’s installed under the hopper. Choosing the right device to manage dust discharge…
Various types of industrial material handling valves, including rotary, knife gate, double dump, and trickle valves.
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Why a Double-Dump Valve is the Best Choice for Abrasive Materials | Aerodyne

When handling large, abrasive materials like sand, coffee, foundry dust, limestone dust, and other minerals, selecting the right dry solids material handling valve is essential. The wrong valve choice can result in excessive maintenance, system…
Advantages and space-saving benefits of horizontal cyclone dust collectors compared to traditional vertical units
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Maximizing Dust Collection Efficiency with Horizontal Cyclones | Aerodyne

In industries that require effective dust collection systems, cyclones are well-known for their efficiency in removing dust and other particulate matter from air streams. They work as excellent pre-filters, reducing the load on baghouses or…
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