Material Specification

Frame

Open-top and full-frame versions are available. The frames are manufactured from stainless steel to BS EN 10088: 1955 grades 1.4301 (304) or 1.4401 (316).

Door

Design for high impact whilst incorporating a lightweight single-skin design with rib reinforcing manufactured in stainless steel to BS EN 10088:1955 grades 1.4301(304) or 1.4401 (316). The number of reinforcing ribs will vary according to the specific duty and size requirements.

Sealing Faces

The sealing arrangements combine the use of resilient and or synthetic materials.

Invert

A flush invert is utilised as standard on the Fabricated Stainless Steel Series (to ensure a smooth flow with a positive seal and allow complete drainage at the invert of the penstock.

Wedging/Pressure Pad Assembly

An adjustable wedging or pressure pad assembly is included within the design to accommodate specified duties, wear in service and ensure a positive seal.

Spindle

Rising or non-rising type in stainless steel to BS EN 10088: 1955 grade 1.4401 (316). Extension spindles are in the same material.

Frame Yoke

Frame yokes are fitted when thrust is required to be taken by the frame and positioned to allow the removal of the door. The yoke material is the same as the frame.

Fixing Bolts

These are available.

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