Penstocks and Sluice Gates

Penstocks and Sluice Gates

A penstock is a heavy-duty flow control device designed to regulate or isolate water in channels, sewage systems, and industrial environments. It is built from corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless or duplex steel and engineered plastics, ensuring durability and minimal deflection (typically < 2 mm). Seal arrangements meet stringent standards, and leakage rates surpass those set out in AWWA C561. Penstocks can be operated manually, via gearbox, electrically or pneumatically, and are custom-designed for your application.

Product Description

Key Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Construction

    Built for demanding industrial applications

  • Corrosion-Resistant Materials

    Stainless steel, duplex steel, engineered plastics

  • Minimal Deflection

    Typically less than 2mm under load

  • Superior Sealing

    Exceeds AWWA C561 leakage standards

  • Multiple Actuation Options

    Manual, gearbox, electric, pneumatic

  • Custom Design

    Engineered for specific application requirements

  • Durable Performance

    Long service life in harsh environments

Technical Specifications

Materials

Stainless steel, Duplex steel, Engineered plastics

Deflection

< 2 mm under design load

Standards

Exceeds AWWA C561 leakage requirements

Sizes

Custom sizes for various channel dimensions

Pressure Rating

Designed for specific head pressures

Seal Types

Multiple seal arrangements available

Finishes

Corrosion-resistant coatings and treatments

Installation & Control

Manual Operation

Handwheel or lever operation

Gearbox Operation

Mechanical advantage for larger gates

Electric Actuators

Motorized for remote control

Pneumatic Actuators

Air-powered for hazardous areas

Custom Mounting

Designed for specific channel configurations

Field Serviceable

Easy maintenance and part replacement

Integration Ready

Compatible with control systems

Use Cases

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