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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
Overview
- 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 | Contact us for custom sizes
Specifications
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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 | ||
Modifications
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| *more modifications available based on application | |||
| S |
Material/ Metal contact is 316L stainless steel. |
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| P |
Mounting studs are removed and special mounting holes matching an ANSI pattern are provided for bolting through the gate flange. Not all holes are able to be used. |
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| HT3 |
Modifications are made allowing 250 F (121 C) continuous to 300 F (149 C) intermittent service. |
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| HT4 |
Modifications are made allowing 400 F (204 C) continuous to 450 F (232 C) intermittent service. |
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| WS |
Gate blade is electropolished. Polyethylene (PET or UHMW) pressure plate seals are used to replace nylon. |
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Dimensional Info
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