In this application, three-way Vortex Flex Tube Diverters are installed vertically utilized to divert the flow of green coffee beans from one source toward three destinations. The client requested clear covers to observe the tube shifting the abrasive product to the three ports.
Three-Way Flex Tube Diverter to Handle Green Coffee Beans Read More »
In 2021 this customer was in the beginning phase of converting their pneumatic trailers to gravity trailers and was looking for a slide gate solution when they happened to see a Vortex Titan gate at a Frac Sand facility where they were providing services. Intrigued by the gate they asked the Frac Sand company about the equipment and found that the customer was very satisfied with their Vortex gates. The Frac Sand company suggested they reach out to Vortex for a solution. This customer contacted Vortex and initially trialed some Titan gates on their trailers. After a trial of the Titan gates the decision was made to use a custom Roller Gate instead to cut some weight. Vortex assisted by custom designing these roller gates that are used on the three outlets of each trailer. These gates are also sold with two air controllers so that they can be utilized from either side of the trailer.
These 24 Vortex Quantum Orifice Gates feature an aluminum valve body with live loaded, wear compensating seals. The gate has a 304 stainless steel blade, main flange and orifice liners. Material contact is 304 stainless steel and polymer.
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The Vortex Aero-Slide Conveyor is an ideal choice for handling plastic powders, providing reliability that is hard to find in traditional air slides. Designed with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reliability, this conveyor system utilizes a rectangle-shaped line, delineated by an air-permeable layer. This design incorporates a dual-chamber system that significantly optimizes material flow. By introducing low-pressure, dry air into the bottom chamber, it fluidizes materials, enabling their precise and smooth transportation.
Piecing Together Solutions: Vortex Aero-Slide Handling PVC Read More »
The Monitor Technologies Model KA provided the answer to Strong’s problems. The KA rotary paddle bin level indicator uses a heavy-duty electric motor and a unique motor shut-off mechanism with external clutch and adjustable sensitivity. Rather than “stalling” the motor and allowing it to continue to over-torque and turn against the buried paddle, the Monitor Model KA shuts the motor off and extends overall life and ensures long-term reliability. Monitor’s Model KA is used as low and high level alarms on silos, bins and containers throughout Strong Company’s production operation.
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Lime and limestone are handled through these diverters. Used to divert heavy-duty and/or abrasive dry bulk solid materials from one source toward two or three destinations in gravity-fed applications. These diverters were installed last year and the client says their process is performing great.
Vortex Pivoting Chute Diverter Handling Limestone Read More »
The rotary valve by design provides a more metered approach to product flow due to the rotary being in the material path. In this application the rotary was determined to be the bottleneck that was restricting the loading capabilities.
A drum valve was selected because it has a similar footprint as the rotary but the more open throughput of the drum valve allows material to flow through it more freely.
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These four electrically-actuated Vortex Titan Slide Gates are used as an open/close valve in this coal fired power plant’s process. The customer’s previous valves leaked material and became jammed.
Titan Slide Gates Handling Fly Ash at Coal Fired Power Plant Read More »
The Vortex Pivoting Chute Diverter is optimized for diverting heavy, abrasive dry bulk materials in gravity-fed processes. Its pivoting chute design allows you to split material flow and direct it to 2-3 outlets, enabling optimized material handling and processing. With durable, abrasion-resistant construction and replaceable wear parts, this diverter delivers reduced downtime and extended service life when handling the most demanding, high-wear materials. The removable access panel also allows for easy in-line inspection and maintenance, minimizing process interruptions. For optimized material flow handling and maximum uptime in harsh, abrasive applications, the Vortex Pivoting Chute Diverter delivers.
Large Pivoting Chute Handling 2” Chunks & Smaller Gypsum Rock Read More »
In this application, the customer specified Halar coating over other liner options due to past success with this product on chutes and other equipment they have in service. The customer requested an epoxy coated air cylinder to protect from corrosiveness as it is a more economical option and requires a shorter lead time than a stainless steel air cylinder.
Halar Coated Vortex Seal Tite Diverter to Handle Acid Flake Read More »