Quantum Series
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 shutoff.
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.
Key Industries Served: Agriculture, Chemicals, Foods, Minerals, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Textiles
ATEX Zone 20 (internal), ATEX Zone 21 (external), FDA
Overview
- Pneumatic (Dense & Dilute Phase) or Gravity Flow Conveying
- Handles non abrasive to moderately abrasive 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
- Food friendly options available
- Horizontal or vertical valve orientation
- Open / closed or volume metering of material
- Seals protected from material flow stream
- Serviceable while in-line
- Material construction options available
- Standard sizes: 2″ – 16″ | 50mm – 400mm | Contact us for custom sizes
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