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17 Products

Hazardous Location Enclosure-Cooling Vortex Tubes

UL classified for hazardous locations, these vortex tubes convert compressed air into a stream of cold air to keep electronics within enclosures from overheating while also keeping dust and other contaminants out. They chill compressed air by 50° F or more. These vortex tubes have a check valve that seals the air outlet when the unit is not in use, allowing the enclosure to be pressurized. All include a ducting kit to distribute cool air throughout the enclosure.

5,000 BTU/hr Cooling Capacity—Vortex tubes with a cooling capacity of 5,000 Btu/hr. have dual air outlets that release two cold air streams. They’re good for cooling down large enclosures and electronics that generate a lot of heat. You can direct the air streams separately to target specific electronics. These vortex tubes take up more space inside of enclosures than those with a lower cooling capacity.

Replacement Filters—Replacement filters are sold separately.

	Vortex Tubes														Replacement Filters
			Air Inlet					Overall
	Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	Airflow, ft³/min	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Req. Air Pressure, psi	Max. Volume @ Distance	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Hazardous Location Rating	Enclosure Rating		Each		Each
With Fixed Thermostat Control (80° F to 90° F)







				Plastic

				900	15	3/8	NPT	Female	80 to 100	60 dBA @ 1 ft.	8"	4 3/4"	5 3/8"	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G; NEC Class III Division 2	NEMA 4X	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000


				2,500	35	3/8	NPT	Female	80 to 100	72 dBA @ 1 ft.	8"	4 3/4"	5 3/8"	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G; NEC Class III Division 2	NEMA 4X	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000


				With Fixed Thermostat Control (75° F to 100° F)







								Plastic

								5,000	70	3/8	NPT	Female	90 to 100	75 dBA @ 1 ft.	6 7/16"	9 7/16"	5 9/16"	NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G	NEMA 4X	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Quiet Washdown Enclosure-Cooling Vortex Tubes with Thermostats

In addition to being quieter than standard enclosure-cooling vortex tubes, these stand up to washdowns and weather. They convert compressed air into a stream of cold air to keep electronics within enclosures from overheating while also keeping dust and other contaminants out. Set the thermostat and the tubes switch on only when needed. All include a ducting kit to distribute cool air throughout the enclosure and air mufflers to reduce noise. They also have an inline compressed air filter, which prevents moisture from building up inside the enclosure to further safeguard electronics.

With Electric Adjustable Thermostat Control (35° F to 140° F)

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Vortex tubes with an electric thermostat require a 120V AC outlet.

For Internal Outlets—Those with an internal outlet are best for areas where external outlets are not available or where it would be unsafe to have an external electrical connection.

For External Outlets—Choose those with an external outlet if you need separate electrical connections for the thermostat and the electronics within an enclosure.

Replacement Filters—Replacement filters are sold separately.

	Vortex Tubes																	Replacement Filters
			Air Inlet							Overall				For Internal Outlets		For External Outlets
	Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	Airflow, ft³/min	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Req. Air Pressure, psi	Volume (Sound), dBA	Voltage, V AC	Electrical Connection	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	For Opening Dia.		Each		Each		Each
Plastic—NEMA 4X



		900	15	3/8	NPT	Female	40 to 150	62, 68	120	Straight Blade	6 7/16"	9 7/16"	5 9/16"	1 15/16"	0000000	000000000	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000


		1,500	25	3/8	NPT	Female	40 to 150	62	120	Straight Blade	6 7/16"	9 7/16"	5 9/16"	1 15/16"	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
		2,500	35	3/8	NPT	Female	40 to 150	62	120	Straight Blade	6 7/16"	9 7/16"	5 9/16"	1 15/16"	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Washdown Enclosure-Cooling Vortex Tubes

Suitable for washdown applications, these vortex tubes are NEMA rated to resist washdowns. They convert compressed air into a stream of cold air to keep electronics within enclosures from overheating while also keeping dust and other contaminants out. These vortex tubes chill compressed air by 50° F or more. They include a ducting kit to distribute cool air throughout the enclosure.

NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated vortex tubes resist dirt, washdowns, and corrosion.

Replacement Filters—Replacement filters are sold separately.

	Vortex Tubes														Replacement Filters
			Air Inlet					Overall
	Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	Airflow, ft³/min	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Req. Air Pressure, psi	Volume (Sound), dBA	Dia.	Ht.	For Opening Dia.	Enclosure Rating	Includes		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel—NEMA 4X



		900	15	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	71	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000


		1,700	25	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	84	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
		2,500	35	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	88	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Washdown Enclosure-Cooling Vortex Tubes with Thermostats

Set the thermostat and these vortex tubes switch on only when needed. Suitable for washdown applications, they are NEMA rated to resist washdowns. They convert compressed air into a stream of cold air to keep electronics within enclosures from overheating while also keeping dust and other contaminants out. These vortex tubes chill compressed air by 50° F or more. They include a ducting kit to distribute cool air throughout the enclosure.

With Adjustable Thermostat Control (50° F to 140° F)

NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated vortex tubes resist dirt, washdowns, and corrosion.

Replacement Filters—Replacement filters are sold separately.

	Vortex Tubes																	Replacement Filters
			Air Inlet								Overall
	Cooling Cap., BTU/hr	Airflow, ft³/min	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Req. Air Pressure, psi	Volume (Sound), dBA	Voltage, V AC	Electrical Connection	Freq., Hz	Dia.	Ht.	For Opening Dia.	Enclosure Rating	Includes		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel—NEMA 4X



		900	15	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	71	120	Wire Leads	60	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000


		1,700	25	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	84	120	Wire Leads	60	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000
		2,500	35	1/4	NPT	Female	80 to 100	88	120	Wire Leads	60	2"	9 15/16"	1 15/16"	NEMA 4X	Ducting Kit Inline Compressed Air Filter	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000