In the weeks leading up to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) this September, manufacturers from around the globe are preparing to travel to Chicago, IL to share and discover the latest innovations and technologies to advance traditional manufacturing practices. For the first time in decades, Vortec, an ITW company, will be exhibiting their compressed air cooling technology in a tradeshow format.

Vortec became the first company to develop technology for converting the vortex tube phenomenon into practical, effective industrial cooling solutions over 60 years ago. 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. Vortec cooling works by inputting compressed air into a vortex tube where the air cools, and exports cold air to cool a variety of manufacturing processes and technologies, such as electrical cabinets, tools, blades, products and more!

Some of the Vortec products that will be on display at IMTS this year are:

• Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers
• Cold Air Guns
• Vortec Cooling Vests
• Blow Off Solutions
  1. Energy Saving Air Nozzles
  2. Air Jets
  3. Air Amplifiers
  4. Air Knives

Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers: 

All of Vortec’s Enclosure Air Conditioning units keep Electrical and Electronic Enclosures cool, clean and protected and are a low cost alternative to expensive, high maintenance air conditioners; and avoid contamination with dirty, humid air caused by fans. Vortex cabinet air conditioners maintain a slight pressurization in the cabinet to keep electrical and electronic components clean and dry; and most are thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within a specified temperature range.

Cold Air Guns:

Cold Air Guns use vortex tube technology and filtered compressed air to produce sub-freezing air as low as -30 deg F for numerous industrial spot cooling applications. With no moving parts to wear out, Cold-Air Guns require no electricity at the target, just a compressed air source.

Cold Air Guns are most often used for cooling of metal parts, in the machining and repair of metals, plastics, wood, ceramics and other materials. Cold air machining outperforms mist coolants and substantially increases tool life and feed rates on dry machining operations. The effective air cooling from a cold air gun is an energy saver and can eliminate the growth of heat-related parts while improving part's tolerance and surface finish quality. Vortec air gun nozzles have adjustable temperature and flow settings; and some models have a frost-free nozzle to eliminate mess from frost and condensation.

Vortec Cooling Vest:

Workers in extreme temperatures wear Vortec Cooling Vests (VCVs) to stay cool by minimizing heat stress and fatigue.  The VCV's improve comfort and productivity. Vortec personal cooling vest systems have two components: a cooling tube that generates cold air to provide air flow to the worker and a perforated cooling vest through which the cold air flows to lower the worker's body temperature
VCVs are available in two cooling capacities; 1500 BTUH and 2500 BTUH.   All 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.

Blow Off Solutions:

Whether your application needs pin-point blow off, flat curtains of air for wide blow off, or adjustable air amplifiers for a variety of blow off needs, Vortec has the solution for you. Our line of blow off products includes: air nozzles, air jets, air amplifiers, and air knives. These products meet your various blow off needs while helping reduce compressed air consumption, meeting OSHA dead head standards, and reducing noise levels.
 
We are excited to be exhibiting our line of cooling and blow off products this year to those in the manufacturing industry. Stop by Booth #135680 to see these cooling products in action or to even try the cooling vest on for yourself! Our experts will be available to discuss how these innovative products can help you better achieve your manufacturing goals.