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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

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

SPECIFICATIONS  
MODIFICATIONS  
*more modifications available based on application
S

Material/ Metal contact is 316L stainless steel.

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.

HT3

Modifications are made allowing 250 F (121 C) continuous to 300 F (149 C) intermittent service.

HT4

Modifications are made allowing 400 F (204 C) continuous to 450 F (232 C) intermittent service.

WS

Gate blade is electropolished. Polyethylene (PET or UHMW) pressure plate seals are used to replace nylon.

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