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Rotary airlock valve for dust collection

VL Series

The VL Series rotary airlock valve by Kice Industries is built for low-pressure dust collection systems. Featuring large MOG wiper rotors, the VL rotary valve efficiently handles light, fibrous materials and fine particles.

  • Optimized for low-pressure dust collection systems
  • Rotors with flexible tips
  • 1.5–17.3 cubic feet per revolution
  • Durable construction for long service life

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Rotary airlock valve for dust collection systems

VL rotary airlock valve applications

The VL Series rotary airlock valve provides smooth material handling for light, fibrous, or fluffy products that can be difficult to manage with standard airlocks. Its robust design ensures reliable, continuous operation year after year.

Standard rotary airlock valve features

Dust collection

  • Flexible-tipped rotors to handle fine materials with ease
  • Outboard-bearing protection against product contamination
  • Engineered for consistent, low-maintenance performance

Airlock rotor and housing

  • Precision-machined housing for high-quality performance
  • Eight-blade rotors that deliver optimal airflow and reduced leakage

Custom rotary airlock valve options

Tailored airlock design

  • Available in fabricated steel or stainless steel
  • Inlet shunts to reduce product buildup at the nip point
  • Square or round inlets/outlets

Bolt-on equipment

  • Rotor tips for abrasive or fibrous material
  • Pans and surge hoppers

Rotary airlock valve sizing

Size (in) CFR Weight (lb)
Inboard Model Outboard Model
6x6x6 0.07 100 120
8x6x6 0.16 145 175
10x6x6 0.27 160 200
10x8x8 0.33 180 230
12x8x8 0.55 280 340
14x10x10 0.67 340 440
16x12x12 1.1 435 550
18x12x12 1.45 470 580
18x14x14 1.67 490 670
20x12x12 1.9 550 850
20x15x15 2.3 600 900
24x15x15 3.2 900 1,050
30x24x24 7.32 1,500 2,920