XL4 penstock
4-sided sealing


XL4 penstock
4-sided sealing

The XL4 penstock is one of our large penstocks. It ensures optimum tightness even in very large installation situations. The complete seal is located on the slide panel. This makes it easy to replace the entire seal by pulling out the slide plate even during operation.

XL4 penstock – 4-sided sealing

Details

Stainless steel penstock with rectangular opening, 4-sided sealing

Opening size 150 × 150 mm bis 4000 × 4000 mm
  • Selectable pressure stage on both sides: 2-15 mwc
Variants of this penstock: XL4 halbrund (with semicircular opening) and XL4 Absenkschieber
 

Materials

  • Frame and panel: stainless steel 1.4301 (SS304) / 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4539 (904L) / steel 1.0038 (A36-hot-dip galvanized)
  • Seal: EPDM (wastewater- and UV-resistant) or NBR
  • Spindle: stainless steel 1.4301 (SS304) / 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4539 (904L) / steel 1.0038 (A36-hot-dip galvanized)
  • Spindle nut: GC-CuSn 12, seawater resistant bronze
Other materials available on request.
 
 

Leak tightness class

  • Leak rate better than DIN EN 19569, Part 4, Table 1:
    • Pressure on front side: max. 1 % from 0.02 l · s-1 · m-1 (leak tightness class 5)
    • Pressure on rear side: max. 5 % from 0.02 bis 0.05 l · s-1 · m-1 (leak tightness class 4)
  • Alternative:
    • Leak rate according to drinking water standard DIN EN 12266-2, Part 2, Table A.5:
      pressure on the backside: leak rate C

 

Actuation of the penstock by:

  • Stainless steel hand wheel on transverse yoke
  • Lateral actuation with gearbox with BÜSCH stainless steel bevel gearbox with stainless steel hand wheel or stainless steel crank handle
  • BÜSCH all-in-one control key via square cap
  • BÜSCH MOBITORQ mobile electric actuator via square cap
  • BEA©servo stainless steel electric actuator assembled on transverse yoke, optional with BÜSCH weather protection roof
  • Pneumatic actuator assembled on transverse yoke
  • Hydraulic actuator assembled on transverse yoke
  • E-Actuator
All actuator options available as a complete package.
 
Individual sizes are possible at any time on request.
Please contact our customer service via contact form.

Sewage disposalFlood protection

YOUR ADVANTAGES

READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE
The penstock is delivered ready for assembly (up to 1200 mm)
 
SEAL ON PENSTOCK PLATE
Can be replaced during operation by pulling out the entire penstock plate
 
VARIANT SEAL IN FRAME
Due to the maintenance position, the seal in the frame can be replaced during operation using a raised frame
 
FOREVER DURABLE SEAL
Through vulcanized BÜSCH UNO angle and butt joints
 
PERFECT CORROSION PROTECTION

All welded stainless steel parts from our own pickling plant

OPTIONAL EX-PROTECTION
On request, the penstock can be proven to comply with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

We will be pleased to consult you.

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Accessory

Bar screen

Bar screen

Individually manufactured protection for penstocks and pumps or as coarse cleaning in the sewage treatment plant/sluice

Levelling stone

Levelling stone

For mounting a penstock in a round shaft

Wall adapter

Wall adapter

As an ideal sealing surface - for fastening a penstock to a concrete wall

Bevel gearbox

Bevel gearbox

For reducing the actuating forces on penstocks, for power transmission and for power distribution when actuating double-spindle penstocks - made of stainless steel

Stem bearing for actuators

Stem bearing for actuators

As axial bearing for mechanical connection of penstock stem and actuator

Position indicators

Position indicators

Mechanical and electrical position indicator for indicating the valve position or pipe monitoring

Doctor Valve

Doctor Valve

Tool case with complete set of stem square caps for actuation of all common valves

Lock system for stem square caps

Lock system for stem square caps

Secure and easy-to-fit closure cap for stem square caps

Actuators and Mobile actuators

Actuators and Mobile actuators

Electric, battery and solar-powered actuators for various fields of application

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We will be pleased to consult you.