Channel Mounted Gate (CM) Penstock is designed for open channel installation with a highly versatile flow control in waste water treatment plants, irrigation, hydraulic works and hydro-electric power plants. It is used for channel water flow direction or water distribution control purpose and allows to overflow on top of the gate. Technically the water head design for the Channel Penstock shall follow the height of the gate. However, higher water head can be designed upon request.
The sealing system is incoporated on both laterals and bottom area of the slide, resulting in a perfect seal without the need of wedges on the gate. From sizes 150MM X 150MM to 2000MM X 2000MM, the Penstock has a unique seal design for applications requiring accurate flow regulation and optimum performance. The maximum allowable recommended by BS 7775 Standards under normal conditions. Penstock can be used in on and off seating with rising and non-rising stem optional. All the sealing surface and the assembly hardware is built using the Anti-Corrosion Materials. Lecotech's Channel Mounted Penstock is available in 4 Sides Seating faces and the allowable leakage rate is fulfill the BS7775 Standards