Personal Air Conditioners

Personal Air Conditioners (PACs) use filtered compressed air and vortex tube technology to keep workers comfortable in extremely hot or cold areas. PACs use the Model 855 or 857 Diffuse Air Vest to distribute cooled or heated air over the upper body.

Models and Specifications: Personal Vortex Cooling Systems

Personal Worker Comfort in Hot or Cold Environments

: A Texas company specializing in welding repairs inside large storage tanks has been using ITW Vortec Personal Air Conditioners for the last 10 years.
: Unbearable summer heat in a metal plating and finishing facility prompted the owner to equip his workers with model 22815 PAC's.
: A forging plant reported more than 30% increase in productivity using model 22825 PAC's with vests, eliminating an average of four daily cool-down periods for their workers.

Applications
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Applications:

Unlike "ice pack" type vests, the PAC offers consistent and continuous cooling to minimize heat stress and increase worker productivity in hot surroundings. The vest allows full range of motion with no airflow restrictions and can be worn under welding leathers or protective clothing. The vortex tube unit, worn on a supplied belt, cools or heats inlet temperature by ±60°F.

Features and Benefits:

Uses filtered compressed air
Provides continuos cooled air delivery
Easy temperature adjustement even with gloved hands
Exposure rating: 200°F with protective outer clothing 130°F no protective outer clothing
No moving parts - exceptionally reliable
Vest can be worn under protective outer clothing
Vest collar unfolds to deliver tempered airflow to neck and face
Vest allows full range of motion with no airflow restrictions
Separate respiratory air source is required
Not intended to provide protection from hazardous conditions
Fits workers up to 6'4", 250 pounds (XL), 6'2", 210 punds (L)

Uses:

ITW Vortec PACìs provide effective cooling or heating, and are especially popular for workers operating near:
Foundries
Boiler rooms
Steel mills
Glass plants
Power plants
Forging shops
Casting shops
Welding operations
Sand blasting
Paint baking operations
Powder coating
Refrigerated lockers
Smelters
Mines
Asbestos abatement
Hazardous waste removal

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Vortex Italia
Via Dante, 83 - 20031 Cesano Maderno (MB)
Tel: +39 0362 54 56 45
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