XL3 semicircular channel penstock

3-sided sealing

XL3 semicircular channel penstock
3-sided sealing

The XL3 semicircular channel penstock is one of our large penstocks. It is therefore the ideal choice for use in large installation situations. With its lightweight but torsion-resistant slide plate and stainless steel frame as its own sealing surface, the XL3 achieves excellent sealing quality.

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Data sheet

Details

Stainless steel channel penstock with semicircular opening, 3-sided sealing

Opening dimensions 150 × 150 mm bis 3500 × 3500 mm

Pressure level on front or rear side possible
Pressure level corresponds to the panel height

Variants of this penstock: XL3 weir type channel penstock

Materials

Frame and plate: stainless steel 1.4301 (SS304) / 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4539 (904L) / steel 1.0038 (A36-hot-dip galvanized)
Seal: EPDM (wastewater- and UV-resistant) or NBR
Spindle: stainless steel 1.4301 (SS304) / 1.4404 (SS316L) / 1.4410 (A182 F53) / 1.4462 (A182 F51) / 1.4539 (904L) / steel 1.0038(A36-hot-dip galvanized)
Spindle nut: GC-CuSn 12, seawater resistant bronze

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 0.05 to 0.1 l · s^-1 · m^-1 (leak tightness class 3)
- Pressure on rear side: max. 5 % from 0.1 to 0.3 l · s^-1 · m^-1 (leak tightness class 2)

Actuation of the penstock by:

Stainless steel handwheel on transverse yoke
Lateral actuation with gearbox with BÜSCH stainless steel bevel gearbox with stainless steel handwheel or stainless steel crank handle
BÜSCH all-in-one control key via square cap
BÜSCH MOBITORQ mobile electric actuator via square cap
BEA^© stainless steel electric actuators assembled on transverse yoke, optional with BÜSCH weather protection roof
Pneumatic actuator assembled on transverse yoke
Hydraulic actuator assembled on transverse yoke
E-Actuator

All actuator options available as a complete package.

Individual sizes are possible at any time on request.

YOUR ADVANTAGES

READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE

The penstock is delivered ready for assembly (up to 1200 mm)

LASTS FOREVER

Hot-vulcanised sealing joint BÜSCH UNO-welded

SEAL ON PENSTOCK PLATE

Exchangeable during operation by pulling out the entire penstock plate

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

Individually manufactured protection for penstocks and pumps or as coarse cleaning in the sewage treatment plant/sluice

Stem bearing for actuators

As axial bearing for mechanical connection of penstock stem and actuator

Lock system for stem square caps

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

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

Revolution counters & position indicators

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

XL3 semicircular channel penstock
3-sided sealing

XL3 semicircular channel penstock
3-sided sealing