VortX 450 Ecofilter - Used - Excellent Condition - Stock S0373

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VortX 450 Ecofilter - Used - Excellent Condition - Stock S0373

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VortX 450 Used EcoFilter

The Coffee Roasting Industry's First Hydro-Powered Emission Reduction System

There's no doubt that the coffee roasting scene is buzzing with innovation. From exploring exciting flavor profiles and roasting techniques to advancements in equipment and sustainability, it’s all come together to really up our collective coffee-roasting game. A great example of this innovation is the VortX KleanAir’s first hydro-powered afterburner alternative, like this used 2020 VortX 450 EcoFilter.

It’s a great illustration of how the industry is pushing boundaries while also being environmentally mindful — something that might be important to you, especially if your local emission laws require the use of an afterburner to maintain air quality.

But here's the thing: Standard afterburners come with their own environmental drawbacks, like higher energy consumption and heat generation. That's where the VortX EcoFilter afterburner alternative really shines. It not only meets regulatory requirements but also embraces sustainability at its core, being designed and operated in an eco-friendly way that allows you to comply with local laws while genuinely prioritizing the environment.

How it works: By utilizing a cyclone's energy and atomized water, the VortX EcoFilter efficiently eliminates chaff, dust, smoke, and odors from the waste stream. With the VortX EcoFilter, exhaust removal reaches an impressive 80%, making it the ultimate energy-friendly and highly effective filtering solution. (Photos show the atomized water collection/recirculating receptacles and internal pump.)

By the way, we love this system so much that we also sell the full VortX line.

The seller bought this 2020 VortX 450 used in 2021, directly from the manufacturer. It was intended to support a Diedrich roaster but business plans changed and the seller ended up never needing or using this equipment. So, while it was gently used by the manufacturer, it is in excellent, like-new condition, ready to go to work to keep your shop's roasting operations clean and pristine!

Located in Texas, this system operates on 220V, single-phase power and is designed for medium-sized machines with an output of up to 450 cfm.

Ready to innovate? Click for a quote, call us @ 855.585.2500, or call/text Rick directly @ 949.289.8083 for additional details and next steps. It's ready to go!

NEED TO KNOWS

Disclaimer:
While Coffee Equipment Pros makes every effort to provide accurate specifications for our used coffee roasting equipment (e.g., weight, dimensions, fuel, power requirements, etc.), this information is typically provided by the seller and may not have been verified. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to confirm all specifications and details before purchase. We will work with you to determine if the equipment meets your specific needs and operational requirements.

STOCK #
S0373

EQUIPMENT
VortX 450 EcoFilter afterburner alternative

SERIAL #
1016

YEAR
2020

ELECTRIC
220v - Single Phase
Designed to support roasters with between 450 cfm output

MODIFICATIONS
None

OPERATION MANUALS
Digital

CONDITION
Seller reports excellent — fully operational, no issues

USE HISTORY
Current owner purchased this 2020 model *used* directly from the manufacturer in 2021, and they ended up not needing this equipment. Very light use over the life of the equipment.

LAST USE
2020 (early 2021 latest)

STATUS
Available for crating and freighting to your location

LOCATION
Southwest USA

LOGISTICS
All Used Equipment Sold As-Is.
CEPros Tek-Pak available for installation assurance.
In-person inspections are recommended.
Crating and Freight NOT INCLUDED. Quoted specific to your location and needs.

BUNDLE + SAVE
CEPros is your one-stop shop. Purchase a new or used coffee roaster from us, and we’ll help you build a discounted equipment package. Shop our ancillary equipment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE BELOW

HOW IT WORKS
The EcoFilter is based on a high-efficiency cyclone designed to remove particulates well below 10 micron cut size. This cyclonic action is enhanced by instantly cooling the incoming air, causing the VOCs and products of combustion to condense from vapor to liquid where they are entrained along with the particulates in water and flushed out the bottom of the cyclone.

The water is filtered and recycled. One glance at the stack temp confirms that the unit is operating correctly. Scientists have been warning us for many years that climate change is an existential threat and that we can, we must, do something about it. Every day this deep concern drives us to help our customers, the specialty coffee industry, play a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while keeping a commitment to clean air and a safe operation.

We founded VortX because we knew there had to be a better way to filter smoke and odor, or more precisely – particulates, VOCs and products of combustion from coffee roasting exhaust. Conventional methods came with a host of problems:

Afterburner = gas hog & environmental disaster & heavy cost
Electrostatic precipitator = laborious cleaning & big fire risk
Media filters = huge fire risk & costly replacement of media

When we discovered the impact made by instantly cooling the hot, dirty air from a roaster, the VortX EcoFilter was born. We sold our first unit in 2017 and in 4 short years we have established customers on 6 continents. These “early adopters” helped us focus on refining and improving our technology. We love every one of them; they helped us make the EcoFilter the impressive solution it is today.

We continue to serve the retrofit market and we are now building products for roaster manufacturers who are bringing to market a new generation of smokeless/odorless roasters.

BENEFITS
HAPPIER NEIGHBORS – significant reductions to visible smoke, VOCs and noxious odor
Prevent complaints which may force you to relocate or close. Neighbors will see clean, white steam depending on outside air temperature.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP – perfect marriage of clean air and reduced impact on global warming. Generates zero CO2 and reduces products of combustion generated by your roaster’s burner. Runs on less than 8 amps electricity. Uses less than 30 gallons per day of water. Zero waste: chaff and wastewater suitable for feeding soil and watering plants. VortX plants 100 trees for every EcoFilter sold through our partnership with One Tree Planted.

IMPROVED SAFETY – no residue buildup in stack and cyclone = nothing to burn. Limits damage from a drum fire and remains warm to the touch; reduces risk of personal injury.

INCREASED PROFITABILITY
More consistent roasting because cyclone and stack remain clean
Roast nonstop; never stop to empty chaff bucket. Eliminates need for regular cleaning of stacks and cyclone.

DURABLE & RELIABLE – beautiful, hand-crafted, top quality components. Standard 2B mill finish on type 304 stainless steel, as shown in picture. One moving part, the pump, is made by Grundfos (Denmark), a world leader.

INEXPENSIVE TO INSTALL – low temperature exhaust gas (<120 F) does not require insulated double wall duct. Hose barbs allow for quick plumbing connection via rubber hoses. Operates on dedicated single-phase power from 210 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.

UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY YIELDS UNIQUE BENEFITS:

Produces ZERO CO2, CO or NOx – environmentally responsible
Captures CO2 from the roaster itself
Stack & cyclone are warm to touch; no risk of injury, no need for double wall ducting
Self-cleaning filtration zone never changes pressure drop for consistent air flow
Single blower can be placed after the cyclone – superior control of air flow via simple manual baffle

VortX 450 800 User Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the EcoFilter simply a wet scrubber? NO

VortX engineers took the basic concept of a wet scrubber and reinvented it specifically for coffee roasting. Traditional wet scrubbers interfere with airflow during roasting; the EcoFilter improves airflow and the entire roasting process.

What is the key difference between the VortX EcoFilter and an afterburner? GREENHOUSE GAS

Afterburners incinerate smoke and odor at extremely high temperatures requiring consumption of up to 5 times the natural gas used by the roaster itself. The EcoFilter captures smoke and odor by instantly cooling the exhaust air to condense out the contaminants and capture them in water and strip them from the exhaust air using the centripetal force of a cyclone.

What is the environmental cost of an afterburner vs. an EcoFilter? CLIMATE CHANGE

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