Water is one of the key resources in our world, and its management needs highly-technical engineering applications. Between these, dam gates are one of the best mechanisms in terms of effectiveness and reliability for action of water flow control.
From rivers and canals to reservoirs, and wastewater facilities, sluice gates are crucial for regulating the flow of water, managing floodwaters and efficiently distributing it for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric installations. To know more about that, you may contact Micro Transmission System- sluice gate manufacturer.
What Are Sluice Gates?
A sluice gate is a device that can be opened and closed to control water flow. They are also referred to as Watergate, Penstock Gate or Stop Log and have been in use since centuries. Despite their basic functionality, sluice gates have significant effects on downstream waterways and associated activities and the surrounding environment.
They are equipped with sealing systems to avoid leaks and available in different sizes as per project needs. We can manufacture a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic hoists or hydraulic to control the sluice gates as you require based on different applications.
Types of Sluice Gates
Deep Sluice Gates
Deep sluice gates control head pressure accurately. They work especially well under high pressure conditions providing superior performance and durability. These are gates which close and seal mechanically to provide accurate seating and unseating, ideal for critical applications.
Open Channel Sluice Gates
Heavy rainfall is a time for local open channel sluice gates to govern the water levels and prevent floods by use in canals and rivers. They can be manually operated or automated, and are built for continuous use and harsh environments.
Stop Log Gates
Stop log gates are removable modular gates used for temporary flow control in channels. They are most versatile and efficient in maintenance applications that require isolation of water.
Final Thoughts
Sluice gates may appear crude, but they are complex forces of power generation and water control that we rely on in the event of a flood or when using an irrigation system to use waste material as fuel. Selecting the appropriate type of gate, material quality and a manufacturer you trust can be enough to greatly benefit your operations and safety.
For reliable precision engineered sluice gates and a range of other water treatment products, look to Micro Transmission Systems. We’re a sluice gate manufacturer with expertise, performance and reliability from 1996.
