Gypsum & Limestone Material Handling Solutions: Diverters, Slide Gates, & Loading Spouts  

Durable Solutions for Handling Abrasive Materials Like Gypsum and Limestone  

Vortex specializes in material handling solutions designed for abrasive materials such as gypsum and limestone. With decades of experience working with industries that process these essential minerals, we’ve developed components reinforced with abrasion-resistant materials to combat wear and tear. Our innovative features simplify maintenance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life, helping lower overall life-cycle costs.  

Why Gypsum and Limestone Matter in Industry  

Gypsum and limestone are crucial minerals across industries like construction and agriculture. Despite their shared calcium origins, their unique properties and applications make them essential in different ways.  

Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)  

• Hardness: Soft (1.5-2 on the Mohs scale)  
• Common Uses:  
• Main ingredient in drywall for fire resistance.  
• Improves soil structure by loosening clay in farming.  
• Thickens cosmetics like creams and shampoos.  
• Slows cement hardening during construction.  

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate)  

• Hardness: Harder than gypsum (3-4 on the Mohs scale)  
• Common Uses:  
• Core ingredient in cement and road base materials.  
• Neutralizes acidic soils to improve crop yield.  
• Adds calcium to livestock diets.  
• Provides white pigment for toothpaste, paints, and more.  
• Used in antacids and historic architecture, like the Great Pyramid of Giza.  

Tough, Reliable Components for Gypsum & Limestone Processing  

Vortex’s diverters, slide gates, and loading spouts are engineered to handle the unique challenges of gypsum and limestone processing. From raw materials to finely processed powders, our components are built to resist abrasion and ensure smooth, efficient operations.  

With Vortex, you get solutions that increase durability, improve operational efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs in gypsum and limestone handling applications.  

Learn more about how our gypsum and limestone material handling solutions can optimize your processes and save you money.‍