Sluice Gates

The Freedrain sluice gates (channel penstocks) are used to block the flow till the height of the door. They are manufactured from high quality HDPE and they will be reinforced with Stainless Steel 316L profiles. HDPE is lightweight and has a high chemical resistance. Standard, the sluice gates are fitted with a SS316L non-rising spindle.

The sluice gate contains a vertically moving door which can block the water supply on one side (on seating). Tightening shall be effected by means of special EPDM flat/lip shaped rubber profile to withstand the water pressure on one side, without any visible deformation.

Materials used:

  • HDPE
  • SS316L
  • EPDM sealing

Advantages of the Freedrain sluice gates:

  • Design life of 50 years
  • First class materials used
  • Less maintenance
  • Light weight and easy handling
  • Easy to adjust the design for custom made requirements
  • High UV protection
  • Easy replaceable lipseal(s)

Other options

  • Block on both sides (on and off seating)
  • Rising spindle situation
  • Several manual and electrical operations
  • Weir gate with downwards opening