Vortex engineers and manufactures slide gate valves, diverter valves, dustless loading spouts and iris valves for the purpose of handling dry bulk solids. Examples of the industries we serve:-Cement-Chemical-Energy & Power-Food & Beverage-Industrial Sand-Milling & Grains-Mining & Minerals-PlasticsSince 1977, Vortex has handled thousands of dry materials for more than 15,000 clients worldwide. With over 21 products lines and over 8 million design variations, Vortex will select the appropriate valve and modifications for the most the customer's specific application. There is a wide range of dry bulk applications ranging from pressure or vacuum pneumatic conveying, dense phase conveying, and gravity flow conveying. Are products are designed to not leak or dust to atmosphere and are serviceable while in-line reducing production downtime.Vortex products are backed with the highest level of technical support in the industry, with service centres throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.