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Product catalog summary
Introduction to Vortex Tube Technology
Vortec, a pioneer in vortex tube technology since 1961, offers industrial cooling solutions by converting compressed air into cold and hot air streams. Their products, including Vortex Tubes, Cold Air Guns, and Vortex Enclosure Coolers, aim to enhance facility maintenance, productivity, and equipment efficiency.
Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers
These second-generation coolers feature a modern design with noise reduction and an integrated thermostat. They maintain the sealed nature of enclosures while providing efficient cooling, offering quiet operation, thermostatic control, and flexible mounting options.
Electric Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers
This advanced line includes an electric thermostat for simplified installation, operating effectively across various pressures and temperatures with multiple cooling capacities.
HazLoc Vortex A/C Coolers
Designed for hazardous locations, these UL Classified coolers provide protection in various environments, featuring a mechanical thermostat and compatibility with purge systems for low maintenance and cost-effective cooling.
ATEX Vortex A/C Coolers
These coolers meet ATEX certification for Zones 2 and 22, designed for purged systems to provide reliable cooling in hazardous environments.
Conclusion
Vortec's cooling solutions, backed by a 10-year warranty, improve industrial processes by offering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective cooling for various applications.
Features
  • Reduces operating costs with a mechanical thermostat maintaining temperatures between 75°F and 100°F (24°C - 38°C).
  • Operates quietly at 62 dBA, 78% quieter than standard vortex tube coolers.
  • Flexible mounting options: top, side, or front (door).
  • Easy installation with no wiring required, completed in 5 minutes.
  • Lower upfront and maintenance costs compared to explosion-proof Freon air conditioners.
  • Operates in environments up to 175°F (80°C).
  • Available in multiple cooling capacities to optimize performance and cost.
Benefits
  • Provides reliable, cost-effective cooling in harsh environments, as shown in a European refinery case study.
  • Reduces downtime and maintenance due to the absence of moving parts.
Specifications
  • Cooling capacities range from 900 BTU/hr (264 Watts) to 5000 BTU/hr (1465 Watts).
  • Models include ATEX Vortex A/C and ProtEX Vortex A/C, designed for hazardous locations.
  • ProtEX Vortex A/C is certified for ATEX Zones 1 and 21 and UL Class I Division 1, with a temperature class T3 rating.
Case Studies
  • ATEX Vortex A/C reduced downtime in a European refinery by maintaining optimal temperatures for gas monitoring equipment.
  • Vortex Coolers eliminated overheating issues in a metal stamping plant, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Panel Guard Enclosure Coolers improved production levels and reduced maintenance costs for a fertilizer manufacturer by preventing conveyor control overheating.
Additional Products
  • Vortex Coolers, Panel Guards, and accessories like thermostat kits, ducting kits, mufflers, filters, and regulators.
  • Other Vortec products include vortex tubes, cold air guns, air amplifiers, jets, air nozzles, personal air conditioners, air knives, drum pumps, and spray nozzles.
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ABOUT US 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...

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Vortex A/C units are 2nd generation enclosure coolers which incorporate a sleek, modern design, noise reduction and an integrated thermostat for quick and easy installation. Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers improve upon Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost effective enclosure coolers and are available in four different cooling capacities with ratings of NEMA 12, NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X. FEATURES ■ Polycarbonate box with noise reduction muffling ■ Integrated mechanical thermostat ■ Create true refrigeration using only compressed air ■ Maintain sealed nature of NEMA and JIC boxes ■ Maintains slight pressurization...

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SPECIFICATIONS Rating * Models 7670 and 7770 are two-stage Coolers. To conserve energy, during low periods of heatload, only one stage is activated via mechanical thermostat. 5

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Electric Vortex A/C Enclosure Coolers are the most advanced line of Vortec enclosure coolers, integrating an electric thermostat in our popular, quiet Vortex A/C design. The Electric Vortex A/C is yet another innovative compressed air product in Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost effective enclosure coolers. Eliminates all wiring by integrating an electric thermostat providing quick, easy installation. nn Polycarbonate box with noise reduction muffling nn Integrated electric thermostat which can be placed anywhere within enclosure nn Create true refrigeration using only compressed air nn...

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ELECTRIC VORTEX A/C 77x5EB ELECTRIC VORTEX A/C Filter 9 7/16” (240 mm) Cold air muffler outlet (1/2” (13 mm) hose barb) Installs in 1 15/16” diameter (1 1/2” knockout) hole Power Cord 1 3/4” (44 mm) diameter cold air muffler 6 ft long power cord 6 ft long (1.83 m) thermostat cord FRONT VIEW SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENCLOSURE RIGHT SIDE VIEW ELECTRIC VORTEX A/C TYPE (SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENC 77x5ES ELECTRIC VORTEX A/C Power Cord 35 mm DIN Cold Air rail mount Ducting Kit Cold air muffler outlet (1/2” (13 mm) hose barb) Installs in 1 15/16” diameter (1 1/2” knockout) hole 1 3/4” (44...

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Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Vortex A/C Coolers provide all the benefits of the Vortex A/C while providing protection in Class I Div 2, Groups A, B, C & D; Class II Div 2, Groups F&G and Class III locations. The HazLoc Vortex A/C is UL Classified and is designed specifically for purged* electrical enclosures to provide protection to sensitive electronics in hazardous locations. * Purge system not included with purchase FEATURES ■ UL Classified for Class I Div 2, Groups A, B, C & D; Class II Div 2, Groups F&G and Class III locations with T4 temp rating ■ Type 4/4X rating ■ Integrated mechanical...

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HAZLOC VORTEX A/C 75x5 HAZARDOUS LOCATION VORTEX A/C FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW Polycarbonate enclosure Type 316 stainless steel shroud Spark Arrestor Vent Purge System 1-1/4" (32 mm) diameter x 3-1/16" (78 mm) long check valve assembly 1-3/4" (44 mm) diameter x 3-7/8" (98 mm) long muffler and mounting clamp Mounts in 1 15/16” hole (1 1/2” knockout) in customer’s enclosure FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENCLOSURE (PURGE SYSTEM AND SPARK ARRESTOR VENT SHOWN FOR REFERENCE, NOT INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE) 7570 HAZARDOUS LOCATION VORTEX A/C 2 3/8” (60 mm) Filter Spark Arrestor...

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ATEX Vortex A/C Coolers take the HazLoc design one step further by providing protection in ATEX Zones 2 and 22 and Temperature Class T4 The ATEX Vortex A/C is designed specifically for purged* systems and is ATEX certified for Zone 2 and 22 hazardous locations (Ex II 3 GD T4). BENEFITS ■ ATEX Certified Ex II 3 GD T4 ■ Tamb -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 175°F) ■ Compression molded fiberglass box with noise reduction muffling ■ Integrated mechanical thermostat ■ Designed to be used with a purge system* ■ Create true refrigeration using only compressed air ■ Maintain sealed nature of NEMA and JIC boxes...

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ATEX VORTEX A/C 74x5 ATEX VORTEX A/C Compression molded fiberglass enclosure Type 316 stainless steel shroud Spark Arrestor Vent Filter Purge System 2–3/8” (60 mm) 1-1/4” (32 mm) diameter x 3-1/16” (78 mm) long check valve assembly 1–3/4” (44 mm) diameter x 3–27/32” (98 mm) long muffler and mounting clamp RIGHT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENCLOSURE (PURGE SYSTEM AND SPARK ARRESTOR VENT SHOWN FOR REFERENCE, NOT INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE) Spark Arrestor Vent Purge System 1-1/4” (32 mm) diameter x 3-1/16” (78 mm) long check valve assembly (Qty. 2) 6.41” (163 mm) 4” (102 mm) Type...

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ProtEX Vortex A/C Coolers are designed specifically for purged* Electrical enclosures in ATEX Zones 1 and 21 and UL Class I Division 1, Temperature Class T3 areas. The ProtEX Vortex AC takes the HazLoc and ATEX designs to a new Level to provide protection in the most hazardous areas, ATEX Zones 1 and 21 and UL Class I Division 1. * Purge system not included with purchase FEATURES ■ ATEX Certified, Cert No. Baseefa16ATEX0166X ■ Ex h IICT3 Gb ■ Ex h IIICT200°C Db ■ Ta +10°C to +80°C (50°F to 175°F) ■ UL Classified, File E356284 ■ Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D ■ Class II, Division 1, Groups...

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ProtEX VORTEX A/C 81x5 ProtEX VORTEX A/C FRONT VIEW SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENCLOSURE RIGHT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SHOWN TOP MOUNTED ON CUSTOMER’S ENCLOSURE RIGHT SIDE VIEW SPECIFICATIONS Rating Thermostat Option Sound Level Cooling Capacity BTU/hr (Watts) * Model 8170 is a two-stage Coolers. To conserve energy, during low periods of heatload, only one stage is activated via mechanical thermostat.

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.