Heavy Duty Fabricated Slide Gates

Armtec offers a heavy duty fabricated stainless steel slide gate which has exceptional low leakage requirements in corrosive environments. The frame, slide, stem and fasteners are all stainless steel type 304 and 316 dependent on your application. The side guide seal assembly utilizes an ultra high molecular weight polymer molded and milled to positively retain the slide and form a watertight seal. The polymer provides a self-lubricating surface with a very low coefficient of friction, ensuring smooth operation. The guide seal assembly is designed for positive retention allowing the compression force applied to the slide to be completely adjustable. All Hydro Gate seals are factory adjusted and after years of service the design provides the ability to readjust the compression force applied to the slide, ensuring years of reliable service.

A top wedge system is utilized on gates 24" and wider. The Hydro Gate wedge system incorporates a similar design used on cast iron slide gates. Each wedge is securely fastened to the top of the slide, which when in the closed position provides a contact with the top seal of the frame. Both flush bottom and standard bottom closures are available with this model. The flush bottom design features a neoprene seal attached to the frames eliminating the need for a recessed floor. The standard bottom incorporates the same design as the top wedge system.  

Typical Applications

• Water teatment plants
• Wastewater teatment plants
• Low-head reservoirs
• Power plants
• Irrigation canals
• Storm water management