Slide Gates & Diverter Valves for Dry Bulk Solids | Technical Articles

Vortex Admin, January 1, 2013

The Orifice Gate Advantage
THE VORTEX ORIFICE SLIDE GATE ADVANTAGE
One fundamental difference when comparing the Vortex Quantum Series Orifice Slide Gate to other valves such as a butterfly valve or a bull nose knife gate is the Vortex Orifice Gate is designed specifically to handle dry material while the other valves are not. Butterfly valves and bull nose knife gates are designed for gas and liquid applications.

Vortex Admin, December 10, 2012

Quantum Orifice Gate vs. Butterfly Valve vs. Bull Nose Knife Gate Question:
Vortex has been manufacturing innovative valve designs for over thirty years. How does the company maintain its leading edge over the competition?

Answer:

Since the company’s inception, in 1977, product development has stemmed from a problem solving approach.

Vortex Admin, December 10, 2012

Handling Frac Sand and Other Abrassive Materials Question: We are conveying foundry sand, and our diverter valves wear out too frequently. What qualities should we look for when we replace these valves?
Answer: Kevin Peterson, Regional Director of Business Development of Vortex Valves, says:

A wide range of diverter valves is available for handling abrasive materials such as sand.

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