Vortex® - Solids & Bulk Handling Components
Thomas Ruck possesses extensive experience in automation, controls, and CNC programming within the manufacturing and electrical industries. Currently serving as the CNC Programming and SCADA Manager and Data Acquisition Specialist at Vortex® since November 2020, Thomas has previously held the position of Automation and Controls Project Manager and Automation and Controls Technician at Kansas Electric, Inc. from July 2017 to October 2020. Prior roles include Controls Electrician at Marion Manufacturing and The Bradbury Co., Inc., where Thomas contributed from January 2017 to July 2017 and from December 2006 to January 2017, respectively.
Vortex® - Solids & Bulk Handling Components
Vortex engineers and manufactures slide gate valves, diverter valves, dustless loading spouts and iris valves for the purpose of handling dry bulk solids. Examples of the industries we serve: -Cement -Chemical -Energy & Power -Food & Beverage -Industrial Sand -Milling & Grains -Mining & Minerals -Plastics Since 1977, Vortex has handled thousands of dry materials for more than 15,000 clients worldwide. With over 21 products lines and over 8 million design variations, Vortex will select the appropriate valve and modifications for the most the customer's specific application. There is a wide range of dry bulk applications ranging from pressure or vacuum pneumatic conveying, dense phase conveying, and gravity flow conveying. Are products are designed to not leak or dust to atmosphere and are serviceable while in-line reducing production downtime. Vortex products are backed with the highest level of technical support in the industry, with service centres throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.