Vortec
In 1961, Vortec became the first company to develop the technology that transformed the vortex tube phenomenon into a practical, effective industrial cooling solution. Since then, Vortec has continued to improve and expand vortex tube applications and develop air amplification products to more efficiently use compressed air in cleaning and conveying applications. In 1990, Vortec was acquired by Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 200 company; it is now part of ITWs Air Management business unit, which, in addition to Vortec products, offers the Paxton product line of drying and purge products. Vortecs innovative compressed air product line includes Vortex tubes, cold air guns and vortex housing coolers for local and housing cooling; Personal air conditioning vests to ensure worker comfort and safety in extreme temperatures; Energy-efficient nozzles and spray nozzles for blowing and cleaning while saving compressed air and reducing plant air-related noise and operating costs;Air amplifiers and air knives for air delivery, surface cooling, static elimination and large area blowing; and Dual-force drum pump and vacuum for spill and sump cleanup and liquid material handling. These and the full line of Vortec products are designed to improve your facility maintenance and productivity, increase equipment efficiency, and improve manufacturing methods and costs for cooling, cleaning, and conveying. ITW Airs management team of design and technical application engineers have decades of experience and can help you find the right solution for your industrial and commercial applications. Vortec products are often integrated into other machinery and equipment to maximize productivity and reliability.