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 plate. This makes it easy to replace the entire seal by pulling out the slide plate even during operation.

XL4 penstock – 4-sided sealing

Details

Penstock with rectangular opening, 4-sided sealing

Opening dimensions 150 × 150 mm bis 4000 × 4000 mm
  • Selectable pressure level on both sides: 2-15 mwc
Variants of this penstock: XL4 semicircular and XL4 weir type penstock
 

Materials

  • Frame and plate: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304) / 1.4404 (316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / Steel 1.0038 (S235JR) hot-dip galvanised or epoxy coated
  • Spindle: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304) / 1.4404 (316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4057 (431)
  • Spindle nut: Seawater resistent bronze (GC-CuSn 12) / Red brass RG7
  • Seal: EPDM (resistant to waste water and UV) / NBR (oil-resistent)
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 options

  • Stainless steel handwheel with direct mounting or with Modular Actuation System MAS
  • Lateral actuation with stainless steel gearbox with stainless steel handwheel or stainless steel crank handle
  • Stainless steel operating key All-in-one via square cap
  • MOBITORQ mobile actuators (electric or battery-powered) via square cap with Modular Actuation System MAS
  • BEAmax stainless steel electric rotary actuator for open-close & modulating duty with direct mounting or with Modular Actuation System MAS, optional with stainless steel weather protection roof
  • Electric actuator with direct mounting or with Modular Actuation System MAS
  • Pneumatic actuator/Hydraulic actuator with direct mounting or with Modular Actuation System MAS
All actuator options available as a complete package.
 
Individual sizes are possible at any time on request.

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
 

LASTS FOREVER
Continuous seal - 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

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

Revolution counters & position indicators

Revolution counters & position indicators

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

Set of square stem cap Doctor Valve

Set of square stem cap Doctor Valve

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

Lock system for square stem caps

Lock system for square stem caps

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

Actuators and Mobile actuators

Actuators and Mobile actuators

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

Similar products

XL4 semicircular penstock

XL4 semicircular penstock

Large penstock with semicircular opening, 4-sided sealing

XL4 weir type penstock

XL4 weir type penstock

Large weir type penstock, 4-sided sealing

We will be pleased to consult you.