ORIFICE GATE VALVE

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The Vortex Quantum Orifice Gate is specifically engineered to handle dry bulk solids in gravity flow, dilute phase, or vacuum conveying systems with pressures up to 15 psig (1 barg) depending on size. Traditional slide gates and butterfly valves commonly allow packing of material, which prevents positive air and material shut off.

Unlike common knife gates and butterfly valves, the Orifice Gate is specifically engineered to handle dry bulk powders, pellets, and granules. Knife gates rely on soft elastomeric seals which erode or tear away in service. Butterfly valves incorporate discs that cause significant flow restrictions, thus impacting system performance and throughput. Both designs promote wedging and packing of materials, preventing positive air and material shut off. The Orifice Gate eliminates design flaws associated with knife gates and butterfly valves.

Handles powders, granules, and pellets
Mechanically self cleans on opening stroke
No pinch points or exposed moving parts for safe operation
Wear compensating hard polymer seals
Unobstructed opening
Seals protected from material flow stream
Serviceable while in-line
Material construction options available
Standard sizes: 50mm – 650mm, also available in custom sizes

Vortex engineers and manufactures slide gates, diverters, iris valves, and loading spouts specifically for handling dry bulk powders, pellets, granules, & aggregates. Since 1977 Vortex has worked with over 15,000 customers in the food, chemical, mineral, mining, and power generation industries to improve overall process efficiency. They have sold valve solutions in over 75 countries worldwide with local representatives in 30-plus countries. Along with the corporate headquarters located in the USA, they have global offices in the United Kingdom, Latin America, and Asia. Every Vortex product incorporates design features to improve dependability, durability, ease of maintenance, while minimising the need for spare parts. Vortex separates itself from other valve suppliers with it’s ability to customise and tailor valves for individual applications and challenging installations.

Customer Service & Support

Vortex is committed to going above and beyond for their customers. Their client-focused quality management system is registered to ISO 9001:2008 and covers every aspect of product quality and technical services, from initial inquiry to product performance. Having five world-wide technical service centres working in tandem with their network of certified manufacturing representatives, Vortex can deliver global solutions at a local level. Specialists are available for you to contact at any time and are happy to travel to your site when necessary to help you achieve your objectives.

Slide Gates & Diverter Valves

Vortex slide gates and diverters are ideal for handling dry bulk material in gravity flow, dilute phase or dense phase pneumatic conveying applications. They are designed and engineered with two main principals in mind:

1. Extend the service life of the valve and

2. Perform maintenance without taking the valve out of line.

Vortex valves serve many industries including chemical, cement, coal, food, frac sand, grain, minerals, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, polymer, rubber and mining.

Quantum Series = powder, pellets, and granules

Titan Series = aggregates, clinker, coal, frac sand, fly ash, gravel, sand and whole grains