Vortex Flex Tube Diverter for Dust-Tight Material Routing

5 May 2026 |

The Vortex Flex Tube Diverter is engineered to eliminate material cross-contamination in dilute phase pneumatic conveying and gravity flow applications. Designed for powders, pellets, and granules, this diverter provides a dust-tight seal and an unobstructed flow path to maintain material purity.

Key Benefits:

Zero Cross-Contamination: The internal sliding blade ensures a positive seal, making it ideal for food and chemical processing.
“Shifting on the Fly”: Unlike traditional valves, it can actuate while conveying air is running or through a flowing column of material.
Unobstructed Flow: A machined, full-bore orifice maintains line pressure and prevents material degradation or wedging.
Self-Cleaning Seals: Features live-loaded, wear-compensating polymer seals that mechanically clear material with every actuation.
Safe & Enclosed: The housing protects the internal flexible hose and eliminates hazardous pinch points.

Technical Specs:

Sizes: 2” to 8” (50mm to 205mm) diameters.
Pressure: Up to 15 psig (1 barg).
Construction: Available in Aluminum, 304, or 316L Stainless Steel.

This article is published by

Vortex Global Limited

Vortex Global Limited is considered the world leader in equipment for handling dry bulk solids. Vortex engineers and manufactures slide gates, diverters, iris valves, loading solutions, & more specifically for handling dry bulk powders, pellets, granules,...

WAMGROUP S.p.A.

WAMGROUP® is the global market leader in Screw Conveyors and holds top-ranking positions in each of its product lines in the field of Bulk Solids Handling & Processing. More info ➜

Progressive Products, Inc

Optimizes pneumatic conveying systems by reducing waste and cost, minimizing downtime, and improving productivity with high-performing components. More info ➜

Acmon Systems

ACMON Group offers intelligent industrial solutions in Bulk Handling, Automation and Traceability —enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance within the Food & Beverage, Construction Chemicals, Glass and other vital industries. More info ➜

Solimar Pneumatics

Solimar Pneumatics is a leading designer and supplier of aeration systems and engineered components for the dry bulk material handling industry. More info ➜

IEP Technologies

For over 60 years we have provided protection solutions that can suppress, isolate and vent combustible dust or vapor explosions in process industries. More info ➜

Material Transfer

Turn to the experts at Material Transfer for a comprehensive material handling solution that optimizes efficiency, enhances productivity and ensures safety. More info ➜

Flexicon Corporation

Flexicon equipment conveys, conditions, discharges, fills, dumps and/or weigh batches powder and bulk materials dust-free. More info ➜

BFM® Global Ltd.

BFM® Global manufactures a range of unique snap-fit flexible connectors, covers, blanking caps, blanking bins/socks, breather bags and Bulk Bag Loaders that help transform the traditional manufacturing environment. More info ➜

Eriez

Eriez is the global leader in separation and vibratory technologies. Regardless of your process and material, Eriez offers solutions for gravity, conveyed, pneumatic or liquid line flows. More info ➜

Hethon

Makes your business flow. Hethon is a worldwide specialist in powder and liquid dosing, especially for substances that are difficult to dose. More info ➜

Hydronix Ltd

Hydronix is the world's leading manufacturer of digital microwave moisture measurement sensors for a wide range of industries. More info ➜

Boss Products, LLC

Engineered Industrial Safety Systems from an Industry Leader. Save lives, protect assets, and mitigate hazards with Boss Products. More info ➜

Akona Process Solutions

Akona Process Solutions is the result of bringing together four well-established companies — Spiroflow, Kason, Cablevey, and Marion — each with a legacy of expertise in material handling and processing. More info ➜

DMN-WESTINGHOUSE

Manufacturer of rotary valves, diverter valves, and other related components for the bulk solids handling industry for more than 45 years. More info ➜

VAC-U-MAX

Bulk material handling systems for receipt-to-process material transfer and explosion-proof industrial vacuum cleaners, including continuous duty and central vac systems. More info ➜

REMBE® GmbH Safety+Control

REMBE® GmbH Safety+Control is a safety specialist in explosion safety and pressure relief. It provides customers in all industries with safety systems for their plants and equipment. More info ➜

STIF

Leader in components for bulk material handling. Founded in 1984, S.T.I.F. has built a solid reputation by exporting to more than 70 countries. More info ➜

Thayer Scale

Thayer Scale is a leading global manufacturer of equipment used for continuous weighing and feeding of bulk materials for a wide variety of industries. More info ➜

Jenike & Johanson

Jenike & Johanson is the world's leading company in powder and bulk solids handling, processing, and storage technology. More info ➜

Tecweigh

For over 50 years, processors of everything from french fries to frac sand have counted on Tecweigh to provide the most durable, accurate, & reliable in-motion feeding, weighing, & metering equipment for their dry material handling needs. More info ➜

MoistTech Corp.

MoistTech Corp® represents the diamond standard in robust, reliable, and dependable near-infrared (NIR) moisture measurement technology. More info ➜

Munson Machinery Company, Inc.

Broadest range of mixing, blending and size reduction equipment for food, dairy, nutritional, pharmaceutical, and chemical products from dry bulk materials to pastes and slurries. More info ➜

Eastern Instruments

Eastern Instruments designs and manufactures a variety of devices that both measure and control the flow of industrial bulk solids. More info ➜

HammerTek Corporation

Smart Elbow® deflection elbows stop material from impacting the elbow wall, preventing: abrasive wear, degradation & heat-related build-up & plastic streamers. More info ➜

Dec Group

Leading global provider of powder handling & process containment technologies offering true end-to-end solutions for various industries. More info ➜

Process industry

Markets

Featured

Moisture Control is a Crucial Step in Quality Food Processing: MoistTech Represents the Diamond Standard

Puritan Magnetics Inc. Air-Vey Magnets: Engineered Protection for Food Processing Excellence

News

Technology Zones

Bulk handling Technology

Featured

Gravity Flow Control Without the Blockage

DewTector® – A Reliable and Economical Solution for Measuring Moisture in Bulk Solids

Equipment guide

Search Equipment

Free company listing

Manufacturers directory (A-Z)

Ask field expert

Our experts

Events

Upcoming events