Sanitary
The Vortex® Quick Clean Orifice Gate™ is a “clean out of place” gate valve designed for frequent cleaning. The valve features a full-port opening and self-cleaning design. It can be disassembled and assembled in minutes without tools. The valve carries a USDA Dairy Standard Accepted rating and is an excellent choice for sanitary applications.
Key Industries Served: Chemical, Dairy, Pharmaceuticals, Pigments
Rated for ATEX Zone 0/20 internal and Zone 1/21 external
Overview
- FDA approved materials, USDA Dairy Standard Accepted
- Positive seal of dust and fine powders
- Internal access without tools
- Mechanically self cleans on open stroke
- Wear compensating hard polymer seals
- Gravity flow
- Handles non abrasive powders, granules and pellets
- Open / closed or volume metering of material
- Unrestricted flow of material
- Standard sizes: 2″ – 10″ | 50mm – 250mm | Contact us for custom sizes
Specifications
| Specifications | |||
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| Size/Bore Options | 2” to 10” Diameters | ||
| Media | Powder, Pellets, Granulars | ||
| Connection Options | Ferule Connection, and/or Tube Stub | ||
| Media Temperature | Up to 180°F (82°C) continuous to 250°F (121°C) intermittent service | ||
| Media Pressure/Vacuum | 0 barg, Gravity Flow | ||
| Valve Construction Options | 304 or 316L Stainless Steel | ||
| Material Contact Options | 304 or 316L Stainless Steel | ||
| Seal/Seat Material | Nylon, PET, Rubber, and/or Silicone Rubber | ||
| Drive/Acuation | Double Acting Air Cylinder and Solenoid Operated Air Control Valve | ||
| Position Confirmation | Magnetic Reed Switch | ||
| Compliance Approvals | CE, ATEX, FDA, USDA | ||
| Industry Use | Chemical, Dairy, Pharmaceuticals, Pigments | ||
Modifications
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| *more modifications available based on application | |||
| S |
Material / metal contact is 316L stainless steel. |
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| NP |
The aluminum air cylinder is nickel plated for additional corrosion resistance. |
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