Workers in extreme temperatures wear Vortec Cooling Vests (VCVs) to minimize heat stress and fatigue. The VCVs improve comfort and productivity.
Vortec cooling vests have two components:
VCVs are available in two cooling capacities; 1500 BTUH and 2500 BTUH. All models can achieve temperature differentials of +/- 45 – 60° F from the inlet compressed air temperature using vortex tube technology. These models are adjustable by the worker using an integral temperature adjustment knob.
The perforated air vests are available in three sizes: Large, X-Large, and XX-Large which supplies cooled air continuously through its perforated inner lining. The durable vest allows a full range of motion with no airflow restrictions, and does not absorb sweat or other contaminants. Body cooling vests can also be worn under other protective clothing.
*Vest is made with flame resistant fabric that meets CPAI-84, Sec. 6 Fire Standard Specifications
*All Cooling Tubes have 1/4” compressed air quick connect and 3/4” garden hose thread for discharge of air to vest
*Note: NIOSH approves only complete Supplied Air Respirators (SAR) Systems. None of the Vortec Personal Cooling products listed above are approved for use with a respirator system. More can be found about the requirements in CRF 84.131.
Workers in extreme temperatures wear Vortec Cooling Vests to minimize heat stress and fatigue, and to improve comfort and productivity. Cold Air circulates through a Diffuse Air Vest to distribute cooling to the wearer's torso and neck. The air supplied to the vest achieves a temperature differential of 45 - 60 F° from the inlet compressed air temperature.
Vortec Cooling Vest | CoolingVest-L | CoolingVest-XL | CoolingVest-2XL |
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Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr) | 1500 | 2500 | 2500 |
Air Consumption @ 100 psig (scfm) | 25 | 35 | 35 |
Temperature Drop or Change (deg F) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Recommended filter model | 701S-24A | 701S-24A | 701S-36A |
For use with:Vest size | Large | XLarge | 2XLarge |
Vortec Cooling Vest | CoolingVest-L | CoolingVest-XL | CoolingVest-2XL | ||
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Cooling Capacity (Watts) | 440 | 733 | 733 | ||
Air Consumption @ 100 psig (slpm) | 708 | 991 | 991 | ||
Temperature Drop or Change (deg C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | ||
Recommended filter model | 701S-24A | 701S-24A | 701S-36A | ||
For use with: | |||||
Large | XLarge | 2XLarge |
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