The Vortex® Flex Tube Diverter™ is specifically designed to eliminate material cross-contamination. It also offers the convenience of continuous conveying.
Ideal application: Diverting or converging in applications where material cross-contamination is a concern.
Key Features
Can be shifted on a flowing column of materials – also known as, “shifting on the fly.”
No material cross-contamination into the opposite line(s)
Live loaded, wear compensating hard polymer pressure plate seals
Positive seal of materials/dust-tight seal across the closed line(s) and to atmosphere
Machined, full-bore orifice for unobstructed material flow and to maintain convey line pressure
“Scissoring” action reduces seal wear and minimizes material shearing
No internal cavities, to prevent wedging, lodging and spoilage
No pinch points or exposed moving parts
Mechanically self-cleans its seals with each actuation
Conveyance Type
Gravity flow and dilute phase pneumatic conveying applications. Can handle differential pressures up to 15psig | 1 barg | 0.1 MPa, depending on gate size. Can be used in pressure or vacuum systems.
Standard Sizes
2 – 8 in | 50 – 205 mm
ID & OD diameters are available.
Schedule pipe sizes are also available.
Inlet & Outlets
Available in round sizes
Overall Height
35 – 100 in | 875 – 2,545 mm
Weight
100 – 500 lb | 45 – 225 kg
Connection Options
Compression couplings, ANSI #125/150
Custom flanges are available
Material Temperatures
180° F | 80° C for standard gate, with modifications that allow up to 250° F | 122° C
Body/Frame Construction
Aluminum
Housing Construction
304 stainless steel w/ clear polycarbonate viewport