Case Study: Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ Handling Polyethylene Pellets For Chemical Company

By Vortex Valves

The sliding blade design of the Vortex® Diverter allows shifting on the fly, keeping the product line running. The design of the tunnel diverter requires stopping material, shutting down the blower, shifting the diverter, starting up the blower, and re-introducing material.

To service the tunnel diverter, it is removed, trucked to a local shop (or shipped to the manufacturer), repaired, and then returned. The process can take weeks to accomplish. A simple repair (clean valve / replace seals) typically costs $1,000 – 1,200. Major repairs are more expensive and routinely require an additional $250 – 300 evaluation fee. Freight costs are incurred both ways. To eliminate serious downtime, many companies utilize a campaign valve.

The Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ can be maintained while installed in the conveying line at a significantly reduced cost with considerably less downtime.