Case Study
TSG Gates Handling Industrial Sand
TSG Gates Handling Industrial Sand Client: Sand processor – Texas, USA Quantity: 85 Vortex TSG Gates & 5 Vortex Maintenance Gates Size: 10 in. (254 mm) Weight: 77 lbs. (35 kg) Features: Blade & inlet liners constructed from 400 BHN abrasion-resistant steel. Bonnet seals were modified to handle fine materials. Custom end seal & retainer to replace the TSG Gate’s standard displacement pocket. Application: Source a process gate that addresses wear from the material handled and can also be mounted in a unique orientation. Results:Due to the mounting angle of the gates, several TSG Gates had their standard displacement pocket replaced with a larger end seal and retainer. Otherwise, materials could have collected in the gate’s displacement pocket and created potential for material leakage. The f