Vortex Tubes

Vortec - Vortex tubes...our founding technology. More than 40 years ago, we pioneered the application of the vortex tube principle to solve industrial cooling problems.Over the years, thousands of companies of all sizes have used ITW Vortec vortex tubes on their equipment to spot cool a part or process, thermal test components, speed set solders or hot melt adhesives, and so much more. A vortex tube from ITW Vortec can produce up to 6000 BTUH of refrigeration or deliver temperatures down to -40°F.
Vortex Tubes are an effective, low cost solution to a wide variety of industrial spot and process cooling needs. With no moving parts, a vortex tube spins compressed air to separate the air into cold and hot air streams. While French physicist Georges Ranque is credited with inventing the vortex tube in 1930, ITW Vortec was the first company to develop and apply this phenomenon into practical and effective cooling solutions for industrial use. Vortex Tubes have a very wide range of application for spot cooling on machines, assembly lines and processes.

Vortex Tubes Application - Sealing

The manufacturer of form, fill and seal packaging equipment uses #106-8-H Vortex Tubes to keep sealing bar clamp shield temperatures below 150°F. Excessive clamp shield heat would inadvertently melt film adjacent to the seal and cause marred wrap or a defective package.

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Vortex Tubes Application - Heat Exchanger

A laboratory uses a #208-15-H Vortex Tube connected to a simple heat exchanger to lower and maintain the water temperature in a cold water bath testing device.

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