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
COOLING ONLY PAC
- OVERVIEW
- FEATURES
- SPECS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Workers in extreme temperatures wear Personal Air Conditioners (PACs) to minimize heat stress and fatigue. The PAC's improve comfort and productivity by using a cooling tube with belt that generates cold air to provide air flow to the worker.
PACs are available in two cooling capacities; 1500 BTUH and 2500 BTUH. Both models can achieve temperature differentials of +/- 45 – 60 deg F from the inlet compressed air temperature using vortex tube technology. These models are adjustable by the worker using an integral temperature adjustment knob.
BENEFITS
- Improves worker safety
- Eliminates the incidence of worker heat stress or cold stress
- Reduces frequency and duration of non-productive cooling and warming work breaks
- Maximizes worker productivity and comfort in extreme temperatures
- Eliminates the need to air condition large warehouse or shop areas
FEATURES
- Provide continuous, consistent cooling, unlike ice or gel paks
- The Dual Action PAC can be easily switched from one mode to the other by rotating the tube and swapping the muffler from one end to the other.
- Three cooling capacities available in the cooling only mode; heating and cooling model is available at two heat/cool capacities
- Air is delivered at up to +/- 45-60 deg F (+/- 25 - 33 deg C) differential from the compressed air inlet
- Cooling only version has easy temperature adjustment by user, even with gloved hands
- All PAC models are supplied with an adjustable waist belt and an Industrial Interchange style quick connect for attachment to the compressed air supply
- Can be worn under other protective clothing
- Three vest sizes available to fit all workers, plus a vest extension for varying sizes
- Vest is impermeable to sweat, dirt and other contaminants; easily cleaned
- Vest allows full range of motion with no airflow restrictions
- The vest is made of an abrasion resistant, flame retardant vinyl laminated nylon that is self-extinguishing and has a melting point of 300°F (149°C).
SPECIFICATIONS
Cooling Only Personal Air Conditioner | 22815 | 22825 | 22835 | ||
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Description | Cooling only | Cooling only | Cooling only | ||
Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr) | 900 | 1500 | 2500 | ||
Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm) | 15 | 25 | 35 | ||
Temperature Drop or Change (deg F) | 60 | 60 | 60 | ||
Recommended filter model | 701S-24A | 701S-24A | 701S-36A | ||
For use with: | |||||
865 | X | X | X | ||
867 | - | X | X | ||
869 | - | - | X |