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At Rota Val we realise the importance of not just the purchase price but also the lifetime cost of rotary valves.When making a decision to buy a rotary valve it is also important to consider other costs such as operating downtime, cleaning schedule, maintenance (preventative and unplanned), spares and length…

We are really keen to receive photographs and testimonials from customers that have installed our rotary valves.  Please email sales@rotaval.co.uk

Are you paying too much for refurbishment of your Rotary Valves?As well as supplying new rotary, diverter and special application valves, Rota Val is an experienced spares and refurbishment provider, we will also refurbish valves not manufactured by us.With over 45 years of experience, our technical knowledge and expertise surpasses…

Read our Practical Guide to Rotary Valves - Click HereWhere you can get some inisight intoWhat is a Rotary ValveHow to select and what to considerLegislationTypical design featuresIndustry applicationsDealing with abrasive productsMinimising damage to the valveATEX & Rotary Valves

The Effect of Abrasive Powders on Rotary ValvesAbrasion occurs when two materials rub against each other, if one product is harder than the other, the hard product wears away the softer product.Generally these type of products tend to flow well because they are heavy which can be an advantage in…

The HDM rotary valve has been designed using finite element analysis to make the housing more robust.  A new casting pouring method has been used to improve external finish and casting integrity.Typical ApplicationsMetering device, airlock, explosion containment, flame barrier and system isolationSuitable for gravity, positive pressure and vacuum conveying systemsPowders,…

Rota Val’s Fast Clean rotary valves have transformed production efficiency for many animal feed and nutrition customers. With a simple, ergonomically efficient mechanism for cleaning the valve at product changeover with only a single tool required, Rota Val Modular Fast Clean valves require only minutes per changeover which can save…

Most of the world’s rotary valve manufacturers supply a wide range of different models and sizes as standard products and hope that their customers are happy to compromise.  UK based Rota Val also manufactures the standard sizes but here the similarity with many of its competitors finishes. Rota Val also designs…