The Vortex Aggregate Gate is designed to meet demanding applications handling material such as sand, gravel, whole grains, and coal. The narrow profile, choice of actuators, and custom rectangular sizes make this slide gate adaptable to most existing installations. Optional inlet or outlet flanges and dust return pans are available.
Key Industries Served: Agriculture, Chemicals, Minerals, Mining, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Textiles
Rated for ATEX Zone 0/20 internal and Zone 1/21 external
- Replaceable abrasion resistant liners deflect material away from support rollers
- Hardened steel rollers with grease fittings
- Material displacement pocket minimizes wedging of material as blade closes
- Square or rectangular sizes available
- Narrow profile
- Gravity flow
- Handles abrasive materials like Coal, Gravel, Sand, and Whole Grains
- Carbon steel material of construction
- Accurate metering of materials with optional controls
- Heavy-duty carbon steel channel frame
- Standard sizes: 6″ – 24″ | 150mm – 600mm
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Size/Bore Options | 6” to 24” Square or Rectangular with Round Transition options | ||||||||||||||||||||
Media | Aggregates, Granulars, Coal, Minerals | ||||||||||||||||||||
Connection Options | ANSI 150LB, DIN/PN10/PN40, JIS/10K, Custom Flanges Square or Rectangular | ||||||||||||||||||||
Media Temperature | 180°F (82°C) for standard gate with modifications allowing up to 550°F (287°C) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Media Pressure/Vacuum | 0 psig, Gravity Flow Only | ||||||||||||||||||||
Valve Construction Options | 304 Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and/or Abrasion Resistant Carbon Steel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Material Contact Options | Carbon Steel or 304 Stainless | ||||||||||||||||||||
Seal/Seat Material | Silicone Bronze, Chute Rubber, and/or Belted Rubber | ||||||||||||||||||||
Drive/Actuation | Double Acting Air Cylinder and Solenoid Operated Air Control Valve, Electric Actuator, Hydraulic, Hand Wheel, or Chainwheel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Position Confirmation | Magnetic Reed, Proximity, or Mechanical Limit Switches | ||||||||||||||||||||
Compliance Approvals | CE, ATEX | ||||||||||||||||||||
Industry Use | Agriculture, Chemicals, Minerals, Mining, Petrochemicals, Plastics, Textiles |