SAFOX©
circular sealing


SAFOX©
circular sealing

The SAFOX© penstock achieves maximum sealing performance thanks to its patented sealing system. The floating sealing ring seals perfectly to the wall and to the slide plate. It compensates for structural tolerances beyond DIN 18202.

SAFOX©circular sealing

Details

Stainless steel penstock with circular opening

Opening dimensions DN 150 to DN 3000
Standard pressure level for pressure on the front or back sides of the slide plate:
  • DN 150 to DN 300: 10 mwc
  • DN 400 to DN 800: 8 mwc
  • DN 900 to DN 1200: 7 mwc
  • More than DN 1200: 6 mwc
  • Higher pressure level possible
Variants of this penstock: SAFOX© F (with flange) and SAFOX© G (with smooth sole passage)
 

Materials

  • Frame and plate: stainless steel 1.4301 (SS304) / 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4539 (904L) / 1.4404 (SS316L)
  • 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) / 1.4404 (SS316L)
  • Spindle nut: GC-CuSn 12, seawater resistant bronze
Other materials available on request.
 

Leak tightness class

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© stainless steel electric actuators 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.
Sewage disposalFlood protection

YOUR ADVANTAGES

ABSOLUTELY TIGHT
According to drinking water standard DIN EN 12266-2
 
IMMEDIATELY READY FOR USE

Penstock is delivered ready for installation (up to 1200 mm)

QUICKEST POSSIBLE INSTALLATION
Minimum number of anchor rods, no dowels required on the underside
 
DURABLE

Only one seal - BÜSCH UNO-vulcanised seal connection

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

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

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

Revolution counters & position indicators

Revolution counters & position indicators

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

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.