The Vortex Hand Slide Orifice Gate is designed specifically to handle dry bulk solids in gravity flow conveying. A full flow orifice provides unrestricted conveying of material with no disk or ledges to impede flow or cause material bridging. The gate seat and live-loaded seals are protected from material flow by a metal insert. By design, the valve “self cleans” material from the seat on each stroke of the valve blade improving overall seat life.
Key Industries Served: Agriculture, Chemicals, Foods, Minerals, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Textiles
Rated for ATEX Zone 0/20 internal and Zone 1/21 external
Mechanically self cleans on open stroke
Wear compensating hard polymer seals
Unobstructed opening
Seals protected from material flow stream
Narrow profile
Food friendly options available
Gravity flow
Handles non abrasive powders, granulose and pellets
Horizontal or vertical valve orientation
Material construction options available
Standard sizes: 2″ – 14″ | 50mm – 350mm
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Size/Bore Options | 2″ to 12″ Diameters | ||||||||||||||||||
Media | Powder, Pellets, Granulars | ||||||||||||||||||
Connection Options | SVC Standard Stud Pattern, Flange, ANSI, DIN, JIS, Custom Flanges | ||||||||||||||||||
Media Temperature | Up to 180°F (82°C) continuous to 250°F (121°C) intermittent service, modifications allow up to 400°F (204°C) continuous to 450°F (232°C) intermittent service | ||||||||||||||||||
Media Pressure/Vacuum | 0 psig, Gravity Flow Only | ||||||||||||||||||
Valve Construction Options | Aluminum, 304 or 316L Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel. | ||||||||||||||||||
Material Contact Options | 304 or 316L Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||||||
Seal/Seat Material | Nylon, PET, UHMW, Glass Filled Teflon, Natural Rubber, and/or Silicone Rubber | ||||||||||||||||||
Drive/Actuation | Hand Slide | ||||||||||||||||||
Position Confirmation | Magnetic Reed, Proximity, or Mechanical Limit Switches | ||||||||||||||||||
Compliance Approvals | CE, ATEX, FDA | ||||||||||||||||||
Industry Use | Agriculture, Chemicals, Foods, Minerals, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Textiles |