Wye Line Diverter

The Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ is specifically engineered to handle dry bulk solids in vacuum or dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems with pressures up to 15 psig (1 barg) depending on size. A full flow orifice provides unrestricted conveying of material.

• Live Loaded, wear compensating hard polymer pressure plate seals
• Shimming system allows for in-line maintenance
• Machined, full-bore orifice for unobstructed material flow & to maintain convey line pressures
• Can be shifted on a flowing column of materials
• Positive seal against materials and dust across the closed port(s) and to the 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
• Narrow profile for applications with limited space

Live Loaded, wear compensating hard polymer pressure plate seals

Shimming system allows for in-line maintenance

Machined, full-bore orifice for unobstructed material flow & to maintain convey line pressures

Can be shifted on a flowing column of materials

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

Narrow profile for applications with limited space

Gravity flow and dilute-phase pneumatic conveying applications. Can handle differential pressures up to 15 psig | 1 barg | 0.1 MPa, depending on gate size. Can be used in pressure or vacuum systems.

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

2 – 12 in | 50 – 305 mm ID & OD diameters are available. Also available in schedule 10, 20 or 40 pipe sizes.

Compression couplings, ANSI #125/150

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

Aluminum, 304 or 316L stainless steel, carbon steel

Nylon, PET, UHMW, glass-filled PTFE

Natural rubber and/or silicone rubber

Double-acting air cylinder, handwheel/crank, chain wheel, electric actuator

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

Ceramic backing, ceramic/epoxy coating, or reinforced inlet weldment, Sealed body air purge

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

Diverter has straight through conveying line designed for easier “in line” installation and less system conveying pressure drop when using multiple diverters.

Standard tube size diverters are made with schedule 10 pipe throughout.

Standard tube size diverters are made with schedule 40 pipe throughout.

Modifications have been made to allow for continuous operation at 250°F (121°C) and intermittent operation at 300°F (149°C).

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

The gate blade is electropolished. Polyethylene (PET or UHMW) pressure plate seals are used in place of nylon.

Inlets and outlets are flanged with ANSI, DIN or JIS connections. The outlet opposite the air cylinder is offset at 30 or 45 degrees.