Nick Parisi

Wye Line Diverter Handling Sheet Metal Shavings in Vacuum System

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In this application, Vortex Wye Line Diverters are included on a piece of equipment that acts as a multi-tool machine used for building airplane parts. As holes are drilled to fasten sheet metal, the diverter is used as part of a vacuum system to pull away shavings. The shavings are routed through the straight leg to reduce wear and the off leg pulls to clean air. The straight leg is opposite the air cylinder to fit better in the client’s process.

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Orifice Gate with Flanged Spool Adapter Handling Plastic Pellets

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This 12” Quantum Orifice Gate is equipped with custom flanged spool adapters that set the valve at a 15° angle. The access door was fabricated into the spool piece to allow for washout of the system after the lot is complete. The door also serves as maintenance/inspection hatch. A proximity switch senses if the door is open or closed.

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Titan Slide Gate with Epoxy Coated Air Cylinder Handling Pet Feedstock

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These valves will be utilized in a feed system that comprises of two Titan Gate Valves, separated by an intermediate feed hopper. The valves will operate in tandem to facilitate semi-continuous feeding of solid waste pet material via a feed hopper into a feed trough. The valves are designed to handle feedstock up to 50mm to a design temperature of 205° C and are ATEX rated.

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