Vortex Valves & Gates

Superior Solutions for Dry Material Handling

Vortex Valves & Gates offer industry-leading solutions designed to tackle the toughest challenges in dry bulk material handling. With over 25 years of proven application experience, Vortex provides a comprehensive range of slide gates, diverter valves, and iris valves. These products are built to handle various materials—ranging from fine powders to large aggregates—and are tailored for industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mining, and more. Engineered to optimize performance, Vortex Valves & Gates deliver efficient material flow control with low maintenance, high durability, and maximum sealing capabilities.

Why Choose Vortex Valves & Gates?

Vortex Valves & Gates provide reliable, high-performance solutions for dry material handling across various industries.

  • Durability and Longevity: Built with robust construction and innovative designs, these valves withstand wear and tear for long-lasting performance.
  • Easy Maintenance: Designed with fewer parts and accessible seals, Vortex valves are easy to repair and maintain, reducing downtime.
  • Application Versatility: Suitable for handling a wide range of dry materials, Vortex valves can be customized to fit specific industrial needs.

Vortex Hand Slide Orifice Gate

The Vortex Hand Slide Orifice Gate valve offers a dust tight seal when handling dry bulk material in gravity flow applications.  This manually operated slide gate is an excellent choice for bins, and hoppers where the use of powered gates is not feasible or desirable.  The design of the Hand Slide Orifice Gate is particularly appreciated by companies that utilize ibcs and totes because it totally “blinds” the opening.

  • Self-cleaning
  • Easy Actuating
  • Wear Compensating Seals
  • Narrow Profile
  • 2” – 14” diameter sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available

Vortex Clear Action Gate

The Vortex Clear Action Gate valve is well-suited for installation above a rotary air lock that is feeding into a pneumatic conveying line.  It will seal conveying air loss above the rotary feeder.  With its stainless steel internals, this valve is it an excellent choice for food applications.

  • Mechanically self-cleaning
  • Positive material seal
  • Bonnet seals easily replaced while gate is in service.
  • 6” – 16” sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.
  • Original Patented Vortex Design
  • Patent No. 4938250

Vortex Quick Clean Orifice Gate

The Vortex Quick Clean Orifice Gate valve is ideal for industries handling dry products requiring a valve that needs to be cleaned often (pigments, sticky materials, dry foods, dry dairy products, and pharmaceuticals). It is an excellent choice for applications requiring daily sanitation of equipment to eliminate potential growth of bacteria and micro organisms.

  • USDA Approved
  • Self-cleaning
  • Quick disassemble and assemble
  • Positive material seal
  • 2” – 8” diameter sizes
  • Original Patented Vortex Design
  • Patent No. 5938175

Vortex Roller Gate

With the Vortex Roller Gate valve, there is no metal on metal contact between the blade and the valve body.  This feature eliminates the associated gate seizing and binding seen with other slide gate valves.  The Vortex Roller Gate is an excellent choice for handling sticky material.

  • Dust tight material seal
  • Gravity flow applications
  • Bonnet seals easily replaced while gate is in service
  • 4” – 72” square or rectangular sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.

Vortex Aggregate Gate

The Vortex Aggregate Gate valve is designed to meet the demanding applications associated with handling materials such as sand, gravel, whole grains and coal.  Many options are available to accommodate abrasive material and harsh environments.

  • Heavy duty, carbon steel construction
  • For gravity applications
  • Narrow profile aids installation
  • 6” – 24” square or rectangular sizes
  • Designed specifically to handle abrasive material.

Vortex HDP Slide Gate

The Vortex HDP slide gate contains a patent pending, self-adjusting blade and clevis. This feature allows the blade to slide horizontally and then rise vertically into the closed / sealed position. Seal contact and associated seal wear is greatly minimized. Wedging and packing of material into a valve seat is eliminated.

  • Isolates pressures up to 5 bars (75 psig)
  • Will not leak to atmosphere or across valve
  • Reduces / eliminates material packing
  • Can handle abrasive applications
  • Is easy to maintain
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.
  • Patent No. 7163191
  • Metric Sizes Available

Vortex Iris Valve

The Vortex Iris Valve offers a reliable valve to control the gravity discharge of free-flowing dry bulk material from bins, bulk bags, chutes and hoppers. A form-fitted, fabric sleeve provides a dust tight seal and a product barrier so material does not leak to atmosphere or come in contact with the valve’s actuating parts. This is an excellent valve for handling delicate or “friable” products.

  • Durable yet lightweight
  • Low maintenance
  • Easy sleeve replacement
  • Aluminum or stainless steel
  • 4” – 18” sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.
  • Patent No. 7021604

Vortex Fill Pass Diverter

The Vortex Fill Pass Diverter provides a versatile and reliable method for filling one or more “in line” use hoppers when material in conveyed pneumatically (up to 15 psig) through a closed loop system.

  • Positive material and air shut off for accurate scale weights.
  • Spread stack design provides better material and air separation for reduced fill times.
  • Stackable design allows easy installation of up to three diverter assemblies.
  • 2” – 8” tube and pipe sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.

Vortex Aggregate Diverter

The Vortex Aggregate Diverter handles abrasive material such as sand, gravel, whole grains, and coal. Optional modifications are available for extremely abrasive applications where cross-contamination or material spoilage is not an issue.

  • Designed for gravity applications of abrasive, dry material
  • Removable access door for inspection or maintenance — bucket, inlet, and special liners may be replaced without taking valve out of place.
  • 6” – 18” square sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • “A” and “K” style available

Vortex Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter

The Vortex Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter operates under complete computer

  • Automates the pneumatic conveyance of dry material from multiple sources to multiple destinations.
  • Eliminates the errors and safety hazards associated with hose manifold systems.
  • 2” – 8” tube and pipe sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.

Vortex Gravity “Vee” Diverter

The Vortex Gravity “Vee” Diverter valve provides a dust-tight material seal in gravity or low pressure applications. Internal ledges have been eliminated to minimize potential material cross contamination.  The Gravity “Vee” Diverter valve can be equipped with gate positioning controls for metering material flow in either direction.

  • Dual gate design permits material shut off to either outlet and allows diversion on flowing material.
  • Gravity and low pressure applications
  • Bonnet seals easily replaced while Diverter remains in place.
  • 5” – 18” square, round or rectangular sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • Designed specifically to handle dry material.

Vortex 2-way Seal Tite Gravity Diverter or Vortex 3-way Seal Tite Gravity Diverter

The Vortex Seal Tite Gravity Diverter valve solves many of the material handling problems found with traditional flapper diverters.

  • Unique flow design protects leading edge seal.
  • For gravity applications of dry material
  • Removable access door for easy maintenance
  • 4” – 30” square and round sizes
  • Metric Sizes Available
  • “A” and “K” style available
  • Clean-in-place option available
  • 2-way and 3-way models available

Vortex Titan Slide Gate

The Vortex Titan Slide Gate is built to endure heavy-duty applications, ideal for handling abrasive materials in gravity-fed hoppers, silos, and conveyors. This robust slide gate features hard polymer seals, wear-resistant liners, and an efficient displacement pocket to prevent material buildup and ensure a tight seal.

  • Live-loaded, wear-compensating seals for long-lasting performance
  • Cam-adjustable rollers for easy in-line maintenance
  • Narrow profile for limited-space applications
  • Optional return pan to direct stray materials back into flow
  • Constructed from durable, application-specific materials
 

Vortex Temperature & Pressure Valve (TPV)

The Vortex Temperature & Pressure Valve (TPV) is engineered to withstand high temperatures and pressures, providing an optimal seal with its unique “rising blade” that minimizes material leakage. This durable valve is ideal for abrasive bulk solids in challenging environments, often outperforming conventional slide gates and butterfly valves.

  • Replaceable packing gland for convenient in-line maintenance
  • Spring-loaded blade guides ensure a positive shut-off
  • Air gap reduces heat transfer to the actuator
  • Robust 440C stainless steel blade and seat for high-wear applications
  • Slim profile suitable for compact spaces

Vortex Rounded Blade Gate (RBG)

The Vortex Rounded Blade Gate (RBG) is built for demanding applications handling heavy-duty abrasive materials, ensuring reliable, dust-tight sealing and precise flow control. Designed for rapid actuation, it’s ideal for metering flow above storage bins or loadout stations in dry bulk operations.

  • Replaceable liners for enhanced abrasion resistance
  • Arc design prevents material lodging and spoilage
  • Dust-tight seal to atmosphere with a durable bonnet seal
  • Abrasion-resistant blade extends service life
  • Quick-access panel for convenient in-line maintenance
  • Compatible with Vortex flow control assemblies
 

Vortex Maintenance Gate

The Vortex Quantum Series Maintenance Gate is designed to shut off material flow when maintenance is needed for downstream equipment. In the open position, it seals conveying air and material to atmosphere, with a hand crank geared for manual actuation, even through a standing column of material during upset conditions.

  • PTFE-treated bonnet packing for durability and wear resistance
  • Non-rising stem for easy manual operation
  • Hand crank actuation for control
  • Designed to close through material during upset conditions
  • Optional Special Service Inlet for seal protection
  • Clear polycarbonate bonnet cover for safety and visibility
  • Narrow profile for limited space applications
 

Vortex Titan Maintenance Gate

The Vortex Titan Series Maintenance Gate is designed for gravity flow applications handling heavy-duty and abrasive dry materials. It is ideal for shutting off material flow when maintenance is needed or in the event of an upset condition. The gate seals slight aeration when open and ensures easy manual or automated operation.

  • Closes through a standing column of material during upset conditions
  • Bonnet cover for operator safety and protection
  • Narrow profile for limited space installations
  • Flange options to match equipment above or below the gate
  • Lifting lugs for easy installation
  • PTFE-treated bonnet seal to prevent material migration
  • Positive seal to atmosphere

Vortex Wye Line Diverter

The Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ is the industry standard for dilute phase diverters, designed specifically for handling dry bulk solid materials. Known for its durability and reliability, this diverter is ideal for high-cycle applications such as storage fill and transfer. It can divert or converge materials and often exceeds 10 million cycles in minimally abrasive applications.

  • Live-loaded, wear-compensating polymer seals
  • In-line maintenance with shimming system
  • Full-bore orifice for unobstructed flow and pressure maintenance
  • Shifts on a flowing column of material
  • Positive seal of materials and dusts across closed ports
  • Self-cleaning seals with each actuation
  • No pinch points or exposed moving parts for safety
  • Narrow profile for space-limited applications
 

Vortex Seal Tite Diverter

The Vortex® Seal Tite Diverter™ offers superior features that provide significant advantages over alternative flap diverters. Designed for gravity flow applications, it efficiently diverts dry bulk solids from one source to up to three destinations.

  • Recessed blade(s) to protect from abrasion
  • In-line inspection and maintenance with removable access panel
  • Live-loaded, wear-compensating shaft seals prevent material leakage
  • Lightweight construction for easy installation
  • Unobstructed chutes for unrestricted material flow
  • Safety features including no pinch points or exposed moving parts
  • Flange and outlet chute angle options for flexible installation

Vortex Flex Tube Diverter

The Vortex® Flex Tube Diverter™ is engineered to prevent material cross-contamination and offers continuous conveying, making it ideal for applications where contamination is a concern.

  • Shifts on a flowing column of materials (“shifting on the fly”)
  • Prevents material cross-contamination between lines
  • Live-loaded, wear-compensating hard polymer pressure plate seals
  • Positive, dust-tight seal across closed lines and to atmosphere
  • Full-bore machined orifice ensures unobstructed material flow
  • “Scissoring” action minimizes seal wear and material shearing
  • No internal cavities to
 

Vortex Titan Lined Diverter

The Vortex® Titan Lined Diverter™ is built to handle heavy-duty and abrasive dry bulk solid materials with superior durability and performance. Ideal for gravity-fed applications, this diverter is designed to divert materials from one source to two or three destinations, offering extended service life and reduced maintenance downtime.

  • Replaceable abrasion-resistant liners protect against wear, prolonging the service life
  • Removable access panel for easy in-line inspection and maintenance
  • Robust blade seals provide a dust-tight seal to prevent material leakage into opposite chutes
  • Recessed blades safeguard seals and blades from abrasion
  • No pinch points or exposed moving parts for enhanced safety
  • Diverter body constructed from carbon steel with replaceable abrasion-resistant liners
  • Flange and outlet chute angle options for custom fit with existing systems

Vortex Pivoting Chute Diverter

The Vortex® Pivoting Chute Diverter™ is designed for gravity-fed applications to divert heavy-duty and abrasive dry bulk solids. With superior durability, ease of maintenance, and long-lasting performance, this diverter excels in reducing downtime and ensuring reliable material flow.

  • Split flow capabilities for versatile material handling
  • Removable access panel for quick in-line inspection and maintenance
  • Inlet chute directs material flow effectively through the pivoting chute
  • Unobstructed chutes allow for unrestricted material movement
  • Replaceable parts and wear bars extend service life
  • Wear and containment bar prevents material migration into opposite outlets
  • No pinch points or exposed moving parts for enhanced safety
  • No internal cavities to prevent wedging, lodging, or spoilage
  • Designed for maximum wear and abrasion resistance

Vortex Angel Hair Trap

The Vortex® Angel Hair Trap is specifically designed for the plastic industry to capture long, thin strands of plastic, known as “angel hair,” “streamers,” or “snake skins,” that form during processing. These traps help improve production efficiency, protect equipment, and maintain the quality of the final product.

  • Captures angel hair before it causes issues in the production process
  • Protects filters, screens, and other equipment from clogging
  • Improves material flow and reduces downtime
  • Ensures the final plastic product is free of defects
  • Easy to install and maintain, making it a cost-effective solution

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