Vortec
In 1961, Vortec became the first company to develop technology for converting the vortex tube phenomenon into practical, effective industrial cooling solutions. Since then, Vortec has continued to refine and expand vortex tube applications, as well as develop air amplification products for more efficient use of compressed air in cleaning and conveying applications. In 1990, Vortec was purchased by Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 200 company; and is now part of the ITW Air Management business unit, which, in addition to Vortec products, offers the Paxton Product line of products for drying and blow off.
Products
FROST FREE COLD AIR GUNS
STANDARD COLD AIR GUNS
MINI COLD AIR GUN
DUAL NOZZLE MINI CAG
DUAL NOZZLE CAG
THREAD GUARD NEEDLE COOLER
THREAD GUARD NEEDLE COOLER
- OVERVIEW
- FEATURES
- SPECS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Vortec Thread Guard was designed specifically for industrial sewing applications. It keeps needles cool to reduce heat-related needle breakage and thread burning. The air stream is especially effective on difficult sewing surfaces such as belt loops and waist bands; or on tough materials like denim or canvas. Cold air temperature and flow rate are preset to 10 deg F (-12 deg C) and 4 scfm (113 slpm).
BENEFITS
- Virtually eliminates heat-related needle breakage
- Can save up to 11 man-hours per week per machine
- Eliminate the potential for burning and scorching
- Increases production speeds
- Adapts to any machine
FEATURES
- Easy and quick installation
- Adapts to any machine
- Cool clean air, no liquid mess
- Flexible nozzle for positioning
- Low pressure outlet air
- Low flow rate minimizes air consumption
- Supplied with pressure regulator and 5 micron auto-drain filter
SPECIFICATIONS
| Thread Guard Needle Cooler | 424 |
|---|---|
| Compressed air pressure (psig) | 80 - 100 |
| Inlet size (NPT pipe thread, inches) | 1/8 |
| Minimum Outlet Temperature, deg F (at 70 deg F inlet air) | 10 |
| Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr) | 400 |
| Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm) | 8 |
| Outlet Air Flow Rate (scfm) | 4 |
| Dimensions, inches | |
| Overall Length | 5 7/8 |
| Diameter | 1 1/8 |
| Nozzle Length | 5 |
| Flexible Nozzle Diameter | 5/8 |
| Outlet Diameter (ID) | 1/8 |
| Magnetic base diameter | - |
| Magnetic base height | - |
| Weight, lbs | 1.2 |
| Supply hose | |
| Diameter, inch | 1/4 |
| Maximum recommended distance, feet | 20 |
| Recommended filter size | 8 scfm |
| Recommended filter model | 402-20 |