Gravity Vee Diverter

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

• Allows material to flow through both outlet chutes simultaneously, through each chute individually, or to completely shut off the material flow
• 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 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
• Flange and outlet chute angle options to fit existing footprints

Allows material to flow through both outlet chutes simultaneously, through each chute individually, or to completely shut off the material flow

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 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

Flange and outlet chute angle options designed to fit existing footprints

Non-abrasive to moderately abrasive powders, pellets, and granules. Modifications are available for handling sticky and/or corrosive materials and 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 a standard gate, with modifications that allow for temperatures 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 are available upon request

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

Double-acting air cylinder, handwheel, electric actuator

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

Dual-cylinder actuators with sealed-body air purge

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

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

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

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

The bonnet is manufactured with solid, gasketed covers. (This allows the valve to be purged with air.)

Modifications have been made to accommodate moderately abrasive products. Includes a flow deflector and a 3/16″ stainless steel blade. (The -HS modification must be added for hardened steel rollers.) *Additional modifications are available depending on the application.

Vortex Gravity Vee Diverter vs. Alternatives