LOADING SOLUTIONS
The Vortex® Aero-Slide™ Gate Valve is specifically designed to be used in tandem with the Vortex® Aero-Slide™ Conveyor. Designed much like a conventional Vortex roller-supported slide gate, the Aero-Slide Gate Valve features a vertical-mounted blade with a downward closing stroke.While the Aero-Slide Gate Valve can be used for metering, it is primarily intended to shut-off material flow.
Ideal application: Depending on application, the Aero-Slide Gate Valve can either be installed within the convey line or beneath the silo discharge, at the Aero-Slide Conveyor’s inlet.
Narrow profile for limited space installations
Primarily designed for material shut-off
Common materials handled: cement & fly ash
Specifically designed for use with the Vortex® Aero-Slide™ Conveyor
Optional return pan or air purge assembly to prevent material accumulation in the bonnet area
Conveyance Type
Low pressure, air-gravity conveyance only
Materials Handled
Lightweight, fluidizable dry bulk solid powders
Standard Sizes
6 – 16 in | 150 – 400mm (even sizes standard)
Opening
Available in square or rectangular sizes
Material Temperatures
180°F | 80°C for standard valve
Body/Frame Options
Carbon steel
Material Contact Options
Carbon steel
Seal Material Options
PET, rubber, EPDM, and Teflon-coated yarn
Blade Roller Options
Heat-treated steel
Modifications
No standard modifications
Drive/actuation
Double-acting air cylinder, linear action electric actuator, and hand crank
Position Confirmation
Magnetic reed and proximity
Material Flow Controls
AVP, IVP, VPO, VPC
