WHAT IS A SLIDE GATE DEFLECTOR CONE?

摘要

A slide gate deflector cone, referred to by Vortex as a Special Service Inlet (SSI), is an inexpensive deflector cone used in gravity flow applications that can extend the service life of your slide gate. The tapered deflector guides the material flow away from the gate's inlet contact points, eliminating or reducing wear to the gate itself. The thin profile of the SSI (typically 3/16" | 5mm) adds a minimal height to the gate's profile, while the SSI extends inside the gate to just above the gate's blade. The close proximity of the SSI to the blade ensures a cleaner seat and a tighter seal. For friable material, the SSI can be raised to help minimise the gate's blade shearing of the material. The SSI can be manufactured for round, square, or rectangular gates, and can even be used as a transition from a round-to-square or square-to-round gate. The slide gate should be in the horizontal position for the inlet to work properly.