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NFPA-compliant rotary airlock valve

The VJX Series rotary airlock valve by Kice Industries delivers reliable, NFPA 69–compliant airlock performance for dust collection and pneumatic conveying systems. It’s built for safety, durability, and easy maintenance.

  • NFPA 69-compliant for dust explosion isolation
  • Outboard bearing design
  • Teflon® seal protection from product contamination
  • Heavy-duty motor mount for long service life
  • Interchangeable with other Kice models

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NFPA compliant rotary airlock

VJX rotary airlock valve applications

Kice’s VJX Series rotary airlock valve is designed for industrial dust collection and pneumatic conveying systems where explosion protection and uptime are critical. Our NFPA 69-compliant airlock design safely and easily handles combustible powders and bulk materials across different processing environments. Engineered for long-term reliability, the VJX Series offers precise flow control in demanding conditions while minimizing maintenance, downtime, and operating costs.

Standard rotary airlock valve features

Dependability and safety

  • Compliance with NFPA 69 as a passive isolation device
  • Rigid motor mount with idler sprocket drive
  • Precision-machined cast-iron airlock rotors with eight blades

Hassle-free airlock maintenance

  • Patented bearing cartridge that bolts to endplate for easy service
  • Maintenance-free Teflon® seal with triple quad-ring protection against product contamination
  • No packing seals to tighten or replace
  • Interchangeable with existing Kice rotary airlock valve models

Standard rotary airlock valve options

Advanced airlock seal technology

  • Optional Tamar shaft seals designed for zero-leakage and easy maintenance

Optimized for abrasive and fibrous materials

  • Trailing edges relieved (TER) for sticky materials
  • Inlet plows to reduce product binding at nip points
  • Bolt-on rotor tips (AR steel, flexible urethane)

Tailored airlock design options

  • Special clearances for temperature and material needs
  • Shallow-depth rotors for precision flow
  • Custom coatings and platings (hard chrome, food-grade nedox, nickel, Teflon®)
  • Bolt-on pans and surge hoppers for drop-thru rotary airlocks
  • Square or round inlets/outlets

Airlock installation videos

How to install a rotary airlock valve (VJX Series)

How to replace an airlock cartridge (VJX Series)