Gravity Vee Diverter

The Vortex® Gravity Vee Diverter™ valve is designed to divert dry bulk solids in a gravity flow conveying system. The design allows for material flow through both outlets simultaneously, one outlet at a time, or a complete shut-off of flow.

• Allows material flow through both outlet chutes simultaneously, each chute individually, or a complete material shut-off
• Replaceable bonnet seals for in-line maintenance
• Live loaded, wear compensating hard polymer bonnet and side seals
• The seals in each gate are protected by a series of deflectors and retainers, to reduce wear and extend service life
• Positive seal of materials & dusts across the closed port(s) and to atmosphere
• Mechanically self-cleans its seals with each actuation
• No pinch points or exposed moving parts for safety
• No internal cavities to prevent wedging, lodging, and spoilage
• Flange and outlet chute angle options to match up with pre-existing footprints

Allows material flow through both outlet chutes simultaneously, each chute individually, or a complete material shut-off

Replaceable bonnet seals for in-line maintenance

Live loaded, wear compensating hard polymer bonnet and side seals

The seals in each gate are protected by a series of deflectors and retainers, to reduce wear and extend service life

Positive seal of materials & dusts across the closed port(s) and to atmosphere

Mechanically self-cleans its seals with each actuation

No pinch points or exposed moving parts for safety

No internal cavities to prevent wedging, lodging, and spoilage

Flange and outlet chute angle options to match up with pre-existing footprints

Non-abrasive to moderately abrasive powders, pellets and granules. Modifications available for handling sticky and/or corrosive materials & for wash-down.

Available in square or rectangular sizes. Round transition options are available

Standard flange, ANSI #125/150, DIN PN10 Custom flanges are available

180°F | 80°C for standard gate, with modifications that allow up to 400°F | 205°C

6061-T6 aluminum, 304 or 316L stainless steel

304 or 316L stainless steel, carbon steel

PET, hardened steel 25% glass-filled PTFE, stainless steel and bronze available by request

UHMW-PE, polyurethane, PET, 25% glass-filled PTFE

Double-acting air cylinder, hand wheel, electric actuator

Magnetic reed, proximity or mechanical limit switches, and/or clear bonnet covers for visual indication

Dual cylinder actuators Sealed body air purge

ATEX Zone 20 (internal), ATEX Zone 21 (external), FDA

Gate blade is electropolished. Polyethylene (PET or UHMW) pressure plate seals are used to replace nylon.

Modifications are made allowing 250 F (121 C) continuous to 300 F (149 C) intermittent service.

Modifications have been made to allow for continuous operation at 400 F (204 C) and intermittent operation at 450 F (232 C).

Hardened steel rollers replace standard nylon rollers and an additional bonnet seal protector is installed.

Bonnet is manufactured with solid, gasketed covers. (Allows the valve to accept air purge.)

Modifications are made to handle medium abrasive products. Includes flow deflector and 3/16″ stainless blade. (Must add the -HS modification for hardened steel rollers.) *Additional modifications available based on application.

Vortex Gravity Vee Diverter vs. Alternatives