Vortex will display dry bulk solids handling components used in the production of pet food at the 2021 Petfood Forum set to take place September 22-24, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri.

The event brings together thousands of pet food industry professionals to learn the latest pet food trends, network with experts, discover new tools for success and conduct business.

Vortex will display a Vortex® Orifice Gate™, a Vortex® Roller Gate, a Vortex® Seal Tite Diverter™, and a 2-way Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™.

Representing Vortex at booth 1737, Director of Regional Sales Shawn Opat and Territory Sales Manager Mike Yost will be available to discuss products on display in addition to other products from the Vortex Quantum Series of slide gates and diverter valves and the Vortex Loading Solutions line suitable for the handling of pet food and its ingredients.

The Vortex Quantum Series features slide gates and diverters used to shut off, meter, divert and converge dry bulk solid materials in gravity flow and pneumatic conveying processes. A key feature of these products is in-line maintainability and the need for minimal spare parts. Industries served by the Quantum Series include, but are not limited to, agriculture, milling, chemical, coffee, dairy, foods, pet food, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, rubber, textiles, tobacco and wood.

Vortex Loading Solutions provide fast and steady material flow during the loading of dry/bulk solid materials in open and/or enclosed vessels. Vortex LoadingSolutions offer a complete line of telescoping loading spouts, filters, positioners and air slides for loading processes.

About Vortex :

For more than 40 years, Vortex has provided quality slide gates, diverters, iris valves and loading spouts designed specifically for handling dry bulk solids in gravity, vacuum, dilute, or dense phase applications. Vortex valves and spouts are engineered for dependability, durability, easy maintenance, and offer proven solutions to material handling and process efficiency problems. With an in-house team of engineers, Vortex products can be completely customized for individual applications or special installations.

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