FABRICATED SLIDE GATES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FABRICATED SLIDE GATES:
Applications.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Description.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Materials............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Mounting......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2-4
Dimensional Data.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5-6

WEIR GATES:
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Dimensional Data.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

SPECIFICATIONS:
Aluminum Slide Gates................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Stainless Slide Gates.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

HEAVY DUTY FABRICATED SLIDE GATE (HG561):

Applications...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Description.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Dimensional Drawings....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13-16
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17-18

ALUMINUM HAND-PULL GATES:

Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
 FABRICATED SLIDE GATES
Description

DESCRIPTION
Hydro Gate® fabricated slide gates are designed and manufactured
with custom extrusions or structural and brake- formed angles,
channels, and plates and are assembled by welds and bolts. Through
years of fabricating experience, we have developed techniques for
fabricating parts to a tight tolerance and straightness. Since there
are no machined parts in the gate itself, the gate depends upon water
pressure and seal design to seat the fabricated slide. Fabricated slide
gates are usually furnished with rubber and UHMW seals to improve
water-tightness. They are designed for either open channel use
or aperture type applications. Open channel gates have no frame
member or seal at the top of the slide. These gates will overflow.
Aperture gates (over an opening) have top frame member and seals to
shut off flow at depths greater than the slide height.
Head capacity is dependent on opening size and availability of
structural members. The most common head rating is 20 ft seating
and unseating. Higher heads require special designs, consult our
Engineering Department for additional information. If low leakage
characteristics are desired on gates with higher heads,
the Hydro Gate Series HG561-240 or HG561-360 gate is
recommended. Contact us for additional information.

MATERIALS
Hydro Gate fabricated slide gates are available in two different
material combinations.
Material Combination 1: Stainless Steel
This material is recommended when corrosive conditions make it
necessary to add protection. These Hydro Gate fabricated slide
gates are made from Type 304 or 316 stainless steel (exotics are
available upon request). Gates manufactured from these materials
are more corrosion resistant under most conditions than slide gates
manufactured from other materials. APPLICATIONS
Material Combination 2: Aluminum • Flood Control
Various extrusions are utilized with this design. Frame sides are • Irrigation Projects
manufactured from an extrusion that forms the guide slot and
provides flange back mounting. This special extrusion also can be used • Low-Head Reservoirs
for gates fully embedded in concrete channels. An alternate extrusion • Drainage Systems
is used for hand-pull gate frames.
• Soil Conservation Projects
• Water Treatment Plants
• Sewer Treatment Plant

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Mounting

Adjusting and
Assembly Bolt
3/8 x 3 Flat Cover Bar
UHMW Polymer Guide Seal
Neoprene Load Pad
Horizontal Reinforcements
5/8 Stud Anchor 1/4 Slide Plate
1/4 Thk. Brakeform
Frame Selection

1 Grout

5-1/2 Gate Opening

Width
SECTION B-B
TYPICAL SIDE DETAIL

Cast SSTL. Wedge 5/8 Stud Anchor

ALUMINUM FABRICATED SLIDE GATE Wedge Adjusting Bolt

5-1/2

4
UHMW Polymer Seal

Neoprene Load Pad

1 Grout
Slide Plate Gate
Opening
SECTION C-C Height
TOP SECTION

Slide Plate Gate

Flush Bottom Seal Opening
3/8 Dia. x 1-1/4" Flat Height
Head Machine Screw
3/8 x 1-1/2 Flat Seal Retainer

4
4-1/2 x 4-1/2
Brakeform Angle 5-1/4

Gusset
5/8 Stud Anchor

1 Grout

SECTION D-D
INVERT DETAIL

FIGURE 3-3
FLANGE BACK – MATERIAL COMBINATION 1
UHMW LINER AND J SEAL ASSEMBLY (SURFACE MOUNTING)

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 Mounting

1/4 B.F. Channel Frame 4-1/2

Gate 4-1/2 Blockout
Opening 3-1/2 1 1/2 Anchor if Required
Width

1-5/8
2-1/2
Horizontal Slide Size and
Reinforcement Grout Fill UHMW
Poly-liner Quantity of
Reinforcements
SSTL Cover Bar 4-1/2 7 Selected to
UHMW Guide Bar 6-3/4 Frame Limit Stress and
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Extrusion
Neoprene Load Pad Deflection

3/8 x 1 1/4
Hex Head
1/4 Slide Plate 2-1/2 Bolts w/
1-5/8 FlatWasher
3-1/2 Grout
Flush Bottom Seal
Anchor Tab
Adjusting and Assembly Bolt
SECTION C-C

Neoprene
Slide
Slide Plate Gate Bottom Seal
Gate Flush Bottom Seal
Opening Frame Extrusion
Opening 3/8 Dia. x 1-1/4" FHCS Height
Height Grout
SSTL Retainer Bar 2-1/2
Invert
3/4

Grout Fill 4-1/2

4-1/2 Min.
3
Struct Angle Blockout

1/2 Anchor if
Required

6-1/2 7
10 Blockout
FLUSH-BOTTOM
SECTION
SECTION C-C

FIGURE 3-5 FIGURE 3-6

EMBEDDED FRAME – MATERIAL COMBINATION 1 EMBEDDED FRAME – MATERIAL COMBINATION 2
(EMBEDDED MOUNTING) (EMBEDDED MOUNTING)

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Dimensional Data
Stem Cover

Lift

Pedestal

Stem Guide

FIGURE 3-1
FABRICATED SLIDE GATES – NOT SELF-CONTAINED

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 Dimensional Data

Lift

Stem Support
Angle

FIGURE 3-2
FABRICATED SLIDE GATES – SELF-CONTAINED

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Weir Gates
Many treatment plants require downward-opening fabricated gates Most weir gates are required to be considerably wider than they are
to permit a rough measurement of flow or to maintain a constant high. Gates up to 20 ft in width are not uncommon. Such a gate may
upstream water elevation. For these installations the gate slide is be only 24 to 30" high. Tandem lifts and stems must be utilized to
moved down to allow the flow of water over the top of the slide or ensure alignment of the slide as it is raised or lowered. As a general
weir plate. Sufficient room must be left on the gate side of the wall rule, when the width is greater than twice the height and the width is
to permit the slide to travel downward for its maximum specified greater than 48", a tandem stem arrangement should be used. Either
opening. Every effort should be made to mount the gate so it will be manual or electrically actuated lifting devices may be utilized. Weir
subjected to seating head. gates may be self-contained or not self-contained.
If the gate must be mounted in an unseating position, seals are Weir gates are available in Material Combinations 1 & 2. If additional
required along the sides and across the bottom of the gate. Weir gates information on gate size, lift selection, etc., is needed, contact your
mounted with unseating pressure, particularly wide gates, are subject local sales representative.
to greater leakage because water pressure tends to deflect the slide
away from the seals.

DIMENSIONAL DATA Frame Extrusion

UHMW Poly-Liner
Adjusting and Assembly Bolt 3/8 Ø. x 1 1/4" Hex Head
Bolts w/ Flat Washers
3/8 x 3 Flat Cover Bar
Anchor Bolt
UHMW Polymer Guide Seal
Neoprene Load Pad 1 Grout
Horizontal
Reinforcements
5/8 Stud Anchor 1/4 Slide Plate
1/4 Thk. Breakform
Frame Section
Gate
1 Grout Opening
Width
TYPICAL SLIDE SECTION
4

5-1/2 Gate Opening

Width SST. Spring
Clip J-Seal
SECTION B-B Gate Retainer
TYPICAL SLIDE DETAIL 7/8 Ø. x 2 1/4" J-Seal
Opening
Height
1/4" Slide
Slide Plate
Neoprene P-Seal
Gate Opening
1 Grout Height
UHMW Polymer Seal
3/8 x 2 3/8 UHMW Poly Bar

3/8 Ø. x 1 1/4" Hex Head

4 Bolts w/ Flat Washers
Wedge Adjusting Bolt 5-1/2
Anchor Bolt
(When Required)
3" x 2" x 1/4" Angle
Frame
Cast SSTL Wedge 1/2ø Stud
Anchor 1 Grout

SECTION C-C
WEIR SEAL INVERT DETAIL

FIGURE 3-8 FIGURE 3-9

WEIR GATE – MATERIAL COMBINATIONS 1 WEIR GATE – MATERIAL COMBINATIONS 2
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 Weir Gates

Stop Nut
Tandem Shaft Tandem Lifts

Stop Collar
(Field Adjust)

Stem

Slide

Invert

Anchors

Bottom Of Slide
Full Open

Preferred
Flow

FIGURE 3-10
WEIR GATE – DOWNWARD OPENING (SELF-CONTAINED)

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Specifications for Aluminum Slide Gates
GENERAL SEALS
Slide and weir gates including lifts, stems and accessories, shall be of J-seals shall be provided as specified in the “Gate Schedule.” Seals shall
the size and type shown on the drawings and specified herein. Where be securely fastened to the frame with formed stainless steel retainers
possible, gates shall be installed so that there is a seating head on the and shall be replaceable and adjustable without removing the gate from
gate. Gate type, lift type, frame type, size, seating head, and bottom the installed position. The corners of the J-seals shall be vulcanized.
closure type are indicated in the “Gate Schedule.” Gate, frame, and
yoke design shall conform to AWWA C562 as required.
STEMS
Gate stem diameter shall be adequate to withstand twice the force
MANUFACTURERS BRAND created by a 40-lb pull on the hand-wheel or crank. Stems shall have
Hydro Gate® products or approved equal. rolled threads with a maximum roughness of 16 micro-inches. Cut
threads are not acceptable. The stem shall be supported by integral
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION stem guide angles or wall mounted brackets with bronze split type
Frame, Slide, and Reinforcing
stem collars, spaced to provide an l/r ration of 200 or less. Stems shall
Aluminum, ASTM B209, Alloy 6061, or ASTM B308, Alloy 6061
withstand 1.25 times the stalled motor thrust of the actuator.
Stems
Stainless steel, ASTM A276, Type 304 MANUAL LIFTS
Fasteners Gate lifts shall be hand-wheel or geared crank type as shown in the
Stainless steel, ASTM F593/F594, Alloy Group 1 “Gate Schedule.” Lifts shall operate the gate with a maximum pull
Anchors of 40 lb on the hand-wheel or crank. Hand- wheel or crank shall be
Stainless steel, ASTM F593/F594, Alloy Group 1 located approximately 36" above grating or walkway. All lifts shall have
Rubber Seals thrust bearings, bronze lift nuts, and a stop nut to limit the downward
Neoprene, ASTM D2000, Grade 1BE625 travel of the stem and slide. All geared lifts shall have cast iron or steel
Guides housings and pedestals. All lifts shall be rising stem type. Stem covers
Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polymer, ASTM D4020 made of clear butyrate shall be furnished for all lifts. Lifts shall be
grease lubricated and regreasable through grease zerks. Oil bath lifts
are not acceptable.
GATE CONSTRUCTION MOTOR-OPERATED LIFT
FRAME Motor actuator shall be a 460-V, 3-phase, 60-Hz motor with precision
Gate frame shall be flat back or channel mount as shown in the “Gate reduction gearing enclosed in a weatherproof housing. The actuator
Schedule.” Spigot-back frames are not acceptable. The frame shall be shall be designed to raise the gate at a rate of approximately 12 in./min.
an integral unit of extrusions and structural shapes, rigidly assembled Integral controls shall include a control power transformer, reversing
to form the waterway openings. Holes shall be provided for mounting controller, torque switches, limit switches, open-stop-closed push-
on anchor bolts. The head channels shall be welded to the gate frame. buttons, and gate position indicator. Where applicable, the controls
The head channels are to be sufficiently spaced to allow removal of shall also include a local-off remote selector switch. Motor reduction
the gate slide. The primary slot of the frame extrusion shall contain helical gear and pinion shall be of heat-treated alloy steel. Final
polymer guide liner retained in grooves, to prevent metal-to- metal reduction worm shall be of alloy steel and worm gear of machined,
contact between slide and frame. high-tensile strength bronze. All gearing shall be proportioned for
SLIDE 100% overload condition. Actuator shall have a declutch lever and
Gate slide shall conform to the safety factors stated under “General”, hand-wheel for manual operation.
but shall, in no case, be less than 1/4" thickness. Deflection under full
LEAKAGE
head shall be limited to 1/360 of the span. The stem connector clips or
Allowable leakage under the design head, seating or unseating head, as
stem block pocket shall be welded to the slide.
specified, shall not exceed 0.1 gpm/ft of sealing perimeter.
FLUSH BOTTOM
Slide gates shall incorporate a flush-bottom seal that is attached to
the bottom frame invert member. The seal shall be of the materials
shown in “Materials of Construction.” Seals attached to the slide are
not acceptable.

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 Mounting

Frame Extrusion

UHMW Poly-Liner

3/8ø x 1-1/4 Hex Head Bolts w/ Flat Washers

Anchor Bolt

1 Grout

3-1/2 1 Grout

Gate
Opening 4-1/2 3x2x1/4 Angle Frame Extrusion
Width

TYPICAL SIDE SECTION Anchor Bolt (When Required)

3/8ø x 1-1/4 Hex Head

Bolts w/ Flat Washers

3/8 x 2-3/8 UHMW Poly-Liner

Gate Neoprene Bottom Seal 3 1/4 Slide

Opening 1/4 Slide
Height
Frame Extrusion

Gate 7/8ø x 2-1/4 J-Seal

2-1/2 Opening
Anchor Bolt (When Required) Height

SSTL Spring Clip J-Seal Retainer

3x3x1/4 Angle Frame Extrusion

1 Grout

FLUSH BOTTOM SECTION

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Specifications for Stainless Steel Slide Gates
GENERAL SEALS
Slide and weir gates, including lifts, stems and accessories, shall be of UHMW sandwich style seals shall be provided on the sides of the
the size and type shown on the manufacturer’s drawings and specified opening utilizing a rubber compression pad or cord to allow for self-
herein. Where possible, gates shall be installed so that there is a adjusting once installed. UHMW sealing surfaces to be extruded, not
seating head on the gate. Gate type, lift type, frame type, size, seating saw cut, to ensure smooth surface finish. Top member seal will be
head, and bottom-closure type are indicated in the “Gate Schedule.” sufficiently flexible to self-adjust, using compression cord or pad, with
Gate, frame and yoke design shall conform to AWWA C561 as required. deflection in the slide plate under unseating loads.

MANUFACTURERS BRAND STEMS

Hydro Gate® products or approved equal. Gate stem diameter shall be adequate to withstand twice the force
created by a 40-lb pull on the hand-wheel or crank. Stems shall have
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION rolled threads with a maximum roughness of 16 micro-inches. Cut
Frame, Slide and Reinforcing
threads are not acceptable. The stem shall be supported by integral
Stainless steel, ASTM A276, Type 304 or 316
stem guide angles or wall mounted brackets with bronze split type
Stems
stem collars, spaced to provide an l/r ration of 200 or less. Stems shall
Stainless steel ASTM A276, Type 304 or 316
withstand 1.25 times the stalled motor thrust of the actuator.
Fasteners
Stainless steel, ASTM F593/F594, Alloy Group 1 or 2 MANUAL LIFTS
Anchors Gate lifts shall be hand-wheel or geared crank type as shown in the
Stainless steel, ASTM F593/F594, Alloy Group 1 or 2 “Gate Schedule.” Lifts shall operate the gate with a maximum pull
Rubber Seals of 40 lb on the hand-wheel or crank. Hand- wheel or crank shall be
Neoprene, ASTM D2000, Grade 1BE625 located approximately 36" above grating or walkway. All lifts shall
Guides have thrust bearings, bronze lift nuts and a stop nut to limit the
Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polymer, downward travel of the stem and slide. All geared lifts shall have cast
ASTM D4020 iron housings and pedestals. Aluminum housings and pedestals shall
not be acceptable. All lifts shall be rising stem type. Stem covers made
GATE CONSTRUCTION of clear butyrate shall be furnished for all lifts. Lifts shall be grease
lubricated and re-greasable through grease zerks. Oil bath lifts are not
FRAME
acceptable.
Gate frame shall be flat back or channel mount as shown in the “Gate
Schedule.” Spigot-back frames are not acceptable. The frame shall be MOTOR-OPERATED LIFT
an integral unit of structural shapes, rigidly assembled to form the Motor actuator shall be a 460-V, 3-phase, 60-Hz motor with precision
waterway opening. The frame members shall form guides for the slide, reduction gearing enclosed in weatherproof housing. The actuator
and holes shall be provided for mounting on anchor bolts. The head shall be designed to raise the gate at a rate of approximately 12 in./min.
channels shall be welded to the gate frame. The head channels are to Integral controls shall include a control power transformer, reversing
be sufficiently spaced to allow removal of the gate slide. The primary controller, torque switches, limit switches, open-stop-closed push-
slot of the frame shall contain polymer guide bars to prevent metal- buttons and gate position indicator. Where applicable, the controls
to-metal contact between slide and frame. shall also include a local-off-remote selector switch. Motor reduction
helical gear and pinion shall be of heat-treated alloy steel. Final
SLIDE
reduction worm shall be of alloy steel and worm gear of machined
Gate slide shall conform to the safety factors stated under “General”
high-tensile strength bronze. All gearing shall be proportioned for
but shall, in no case, be less than 1/4" thickness. Deflection under full
100% overload condition. Actuator shall have a declutch lever and
head shall be limited to 1/360 of the span. The stem connector clips or
hand-wheel for manual operation.
stem block pocket shall be welded to the slide.

FLUSH-BOTTOM SEALS LEAKAGE

Allowable leakage under the design head, seating or unseating head, as
Slide gates shall incorporate a flush-bottom seal that is attached to
specified, shall not exceed 0.1 gpm/ft of sealing perimeter.
the bottom frame invert member. The seal shall be of the materials
shown in “Materials of Construction.” Seals attached to the slide are
not acceptable.

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 Heavy Duty Fabricated Slide Gate Series HG561-240 & 360
DESCRIPTION
The HG561 Stainless Steel Slide Gate is an exceptional design for 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 co-efficient 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
require no adjustment in the field. The 240 and 360 design utilize 3/8"
and 1/2" material for skin plates and reinforcing members on the frame
allowing for much higher head capacities.
The seal design of a HG561-240 model gate has similar features to the
standard duty gate with larger components to allow for greater heads.
The HG561-360 gate is the strongest fabricated gate option Hydro
gate offers. The wrap around frame with gussets offers the maximum
resistance to un-seating head pressure. The slide has pre-compressed
J-seals attached limiting leakage to standard AWWA rates even at
significant depths.

FABRICATED SLIDE GATES

APPLICATIONS
• Water Treatment Plants
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Low-head Reservoirs
• Power Plants

TOP WEDGE SYSTEM

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HG 561 Allowable Head Limits (Unseating)

70

60

50
mum Allowable Head (FT)

40

30
Maxim

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Gate Width (FT)

Model HG561-120 Note: The chart shows the normal

maximum range of each HG561
model. Higher ratings can be achieved
when necessary. Contact us for details.
Model HG561-240

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 Model HG561 Details
MODEL HG561-120
WALL MOUNT

Frame Channel
Stud Anchor
Adjusting and Horizontal Neoprene Load Pad
Assembly Bolt Slide
Reinfocement Cast SST Wedge
Slide Plate Gate SST Cover Bar
Welded Studs
SST Retainer Bar Opening UHMW Polymer Wedge Adjusting Bolt
Flush Bottom Seal Height Guide Seal
3/8 Dia. x1" Flat Head
Machine Screw Neoprene
Invert Angle Load Pad
Stud Anchor 4
5-1/2
4 Slide Plate
5-1/4
Gussets as Req'd Frame Channel
UHMW Polymer Gate
Stud Anchor Top Seal Opening
1 Grout Slide Plate Height
4
Gate
5-1/2 Opening
Width
TYPICAL FLUSH BOTTOM SECTION TYPICAL SIDE SECTION TYPICAL TOP SECTION

MODEL HG561-120
CHANNEL MOUNT

Channel
Opening Width
Gate Opening 3-1/2
Width
1/2 Grout
Horizontal Slide Reinforcement SST Retainer Bar

Adjusting and Assembly Bolt Slide Plate 3/8 Ø x 1 Flat Head

Gate Machine Screw
SST Cover Bar Flush Bottom
Height Seal Stud Anchor
Invert Flat
Slide Plate 7
7/8 Grout
UHMW Polymer Guide Seal 2
Neoprene Load Pad
Frame Angles
Stud Anchor
1 1
7

TYPICAL SIDE SECTION TYPICAL BOTTOM SECTION

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Model HG561 Details
MODEL HG561-120
EMBEDDED MOUNT

Gate 4-1/2
Opening Blockout
Slide Plate Width Frame Channel
Flush 1 1-5/8
3/8 Dia. x1" Flat Head Bottom Gate
Machine Screw Seal Opening Horizontal Slide
SST Retainer Bar Height Reinfocement
3/4 SST Cover Bar
Invert
UHMW Polymer
Guide Seal 10
6-3/4
3 5 Blockout
Blockout Neoprene
Invert Angle Load Pad
Stud Anchor Slide Plate
If Required 2-1/2

4 2 1-5/8
Grout Fill
5 Stud Anchor If Required
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Adjusting and Assembly Bolt
Blockout
TYPICAL BOTTOM SECTION TYPICAL SIDE SECTION

MODEL HG561-240
WALL MOUNT

Slide Plate Adjusting and

Flush Bottom Seal Assembly Bolt
Gate 3/8 Dia. x1" Flat Head SST Cover Bar Horizontal Frame Channel
Opening Machine Screw UHMW Polymer Slide Stud Bolt
Height SST Retainer Bar Guide Seal Reinforcement Cast SST Wedge
Wall Thimble Neoprene Load
Invert Pad Wedge Adjusting Bolt
Gussets as Req'd
Invert Angle 4 Stud Bolt Slide Plate
5-1/2 6
Gussets as Req'd 6 Frame Channel 4 5-1/2
Stud Bolt
Gasket Wall Thimble UHMW Polymer
Top Seal Gasket Gate
Gasket Opening
Wall Thimble Height
Slide Plate
Typical Flush Bottom Section 2-1/4
4 Neoprene Load Pad
5-1/2 Gate
6 Opening
Width Typical Top Section

TYPICAL SIDE SECTION

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 Typical HG561-120 Gate Dimensions
GATE SIZE - W X H A B C GATE SIZE - W X H A B C
6x6 17 8.25 12.75 72 x 42 83 26.25 66.75
12 x 12 23 11.25 21.75 72 x 48 83 29.25 75.75
12 x 24 23 17.25 21.75 72 x 60 83 35.25 93.75
18 x 18 29 14.25 30.75 72 x 72 83 41.25 111.75
18 x 24 29 17.25 39.75
18 x 30 29 20.25 48.75
All measurements are in inches.
21 x 21 32 15.75 35.25
24 x 24 35 17.25 39.75
24 x 30 35 20.25 48.75
24 x 36 35 23.25 57.75
24 x 48 35 29.25 75.75
30 x 24 41 17.25 39.75
30 x 30 41 20.25 48.75
30 x 36 41 23.25 57.75
30 x 42 41 26.25 66.75
30 x 48 41 29.25 75.75
36 x 30 47 20.25 48.75
36 x 36 47 23.25 57.75 C

36 x 42 47 26.25 66.75
36 x 48 47 29.25 75.75
36 x 60 47 35.25 93.75
42 x 30 53 20.25 48.75
42 x 36 53 23.25 57.75
42 x 42 53 26.25 66.75
42 x 48 53 29.25 75.75
42 x 60 53 35.25 93.75
48 x 30 59 20.25 48.75 B
48 x 36 59 23.25 57.75
48 x 42 59 26.25 66.75
48 x 48 59 29.25 75.75
48 x 60 59 35.25 93.75
48 x 72 59 41.25 111.75 A
54 x 54 65 32.25 84.75
60 x 36 71 23.25 57.75
60 x 42 71 26.25 66.75
60 x 48 71 29.25 75.75
60 x 60 71 35.25 93.75
60 x 72 71 41.25 111.75

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Typical Self-Contained HG561-120 Gate Dimensions
MIN FRAME MIN FRAME
GATE SIZE - W X H A B HEIGHT GATE SIZE - W X H A B HEIGHT
6x6 17 8.25 19 60 x 72 71 41.25 118
12 x 12 23 11.25 28 72 x 42 83 26.25 73
12 x 24 23 17.25 46 72 x 48 83 29.25 82
18 x 18 29 14.25 37 72 x 60 83 35.25 100
18 x 24 29 17.25 46 72 x 72 83 41.25 118
18 x 30 29 20.25 55
All measurements are in inches.
21 x 21 32 15.75 42
24 x 24 35 17.25 46
24 x 30 35 20.25 55
24 x 36 35 23.25 64
24 x 48 35 29.25 82 Yoke
30 x 24 41 17.25 46
30 x 30 41 20.25 55
30 x 36 41 23.25 64
30 x 42 41 26.25 73
30 x 48 41 29.25 82
36 x 24 47 17.25 46
36 x 30 47 20.25 55
36 x 36 47 23.25 64
36 x 42 47 26.25 73 Frame
Height
36 x 48 47 29.25 82
36 x 60 47 35.25 100
42 x 30 53 20.25 55
42 x 36 53 23.25 64 Size and Quantity
of Reinforcements
42 x 42 53 26.25 73
Selected to
42 x 48 53 29.25 82 Limit Stress and
42 x 60 53 35.25 100 Deflection
48 x 30 59 20.25 55
48 x 36 59 23.25 64
48 x 42 59 26.25 73
48 x 48 59 29.25 82 B

48 x 60 59 35.25 100
48 x 72 59 41.25 118
54 x 54 65 32.25 91
60 x 36 71 23.25 64 A
60 x 42 71 26.25 73
60 x 48 71 29.25 82
60 x 60 71 32.25 100

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 Specifications for Heavy Duty Fabricated Stainless Steel Gate
GENERAL
MANUFACTURER BRAND
GATE CONSTRUCTION
SLIDE
Hydro Gate®products or approved equal.
The slide shall be a weldment of plate with integrally formed
GENERAL reinforcements at top and bottom with welded-on interior
Fabricated stainless steel heavy duty service gates shall be fabricated reinforcements. A stem block connection shall be used for non-rising
from formed stainless steel plate and structural shapes. The size, stem applications or when precise adjustment of a hydraulic cylinder
quantity, gate configuration and operating conditions shall be as listed is required. All edges and corners shall be rounded and polished for
on the gate schedule. Gate, frame and yoke design shall conform to smooth operation within the guide seal assembly.
AWWA C561 as required. Provision shall be provided for attaching stems to the gate with a
Manufacturer shall be experienced and in regular production of clevis-type connection. Alternatively: stem block connection shall be
gates and water control equipment. Welders and procedures shall be used when precise adjustment of hydraulic cylinders is required.
certified according to AWS D1.6 or ASME Section IX.
FRAME
The gate shall be fully shop assembled, adjusted, inspected and tested The frame shall be of flange type design for mounting on anchor bolts
for proper operation and leakage before shipment. and grout pad. Size and spacing of anchor bolt holes shall be suitable
for the operating conditions of the gate. Spacing shall not exceed 12".
The frame shall be of self-contained or not self-contained design as
MATERIALS
listed in the gate schedule. The frame shall be sufficiently rigid to
Materials used in construction of gates shall be of type best suited for
transfer hydrostatic loads to the gate anchorage.
the application and shall conform to the following ASTM specifications:
Frame and Slide GUIDE / SEAL ASSEMBLY
The frame / slide shall positively retain the polymer guide / rubber
Stainless Steel, ASTM A276, Type 304 or 316 – specify on gate schedule.
J-seals. Non- loosening (prevailing torque) fasteners shall be used
Fasteners and Anchor Bolts on the gate guide assembly. The guide seal assembly shall be field
Stainless Steel, ASTM F593/F594 alloy group 1 (304) adjustable and replaceable. The length (vertical height) of the guide
shall retain at least 1/2 of the slide height in the full open position.
Stainless Steel, ASTM F594/F594 alloy group 2 (316) – specify on gate
schedule UHMW guides seal shall be special milled or molded polymer to
positively retain the slide and form a tight seal on face plate edge.
Guides, Liner and Seals Engagement of slide into guide groove shall be 1" nominal or greater.
Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polymer, ASTM D4020
TOP SEAL
Flush Bottom Seal / Loading Pads The top seal shall be specially milled or molded shape securely
Neoprene Rubber, ASTM D2000 grade 1BE625 attached to the frame. It shall have an elastomer loading pad to ensure
contact with the slide plate. Corners or intersections of seals and
loading pads shall be interlocked and sealed for leak- proof joint.

FLUSH BOTTOM CLOSURE

Rectangular solid bulb section neoprene seal shall be attached to
frame horizontal member. Sealing action shall be against lower edge of
slide plate.

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Specifications for Heavy Duty Fabricated Stainless Steel Gate
WEDGES MANUAL LIFTS
Gates 24" wide and wider shall have adjustable wedges across top of Gate lifts shall be hand-wheel or geared crank type as shown in the
opening. Wedges may be fabricated or cast and shall be held onto slide gate schedule. Lifts shall operate the gate with a maximum pull of 40
reinforcing member with two in-line welded studs with backing plate. lb. on the hand-wheel or crank. Hand-wheel or crank shall be located
approximately 36" above grating or walkway. All lifts shall have thrust
YOKE bearings, bronze lift nuts and a bronze stop nut to limit the downward
The yoke or head frame may be welded or bolted to frame extensions.
travel of the stem and slide. All geared lifts shall have cast iron or steel
The slide shall be removable through the yoke opening or by
housing and pedestals. Aluminum housing and pedestals shall not be
disassembly / removal of the yoke. Yoke shall be sufficiently strong to
acceptable. All lifts shall be rising stem type. Stem covers made of clear
prevent deflection greater than 1/4" under load.
butyrate shall be furnished for all lifts. Lifts shall be grease lubricated
STEMS and regreaseable through grease zerks. Oil bath lifts are not acceptable.
Gate stem diameter shall be adequate to withstand twice the force
MOTOR OPERATED LIFTS
created by a 40 lb. pull on the hand-wheel or crank. Stems shall have
Motor operator shall be a 460-V, 3 phase, 60-Hertz motor with precision
rolled threads with a maximum roughness of 16 micro inches. Cut
reduction gearing enclosed in weather-proof housing. The operator shall
threads are not acceptable. The stem shall be supported by integral
be designed to raise the gate at a rate of approximately 12 in/min. Integral
stem guide angles or wall mounted brackets with bronze split type
controls shall include a control power transformer, reversing controller,
stem collars, spaced to provide an l/r ration of 200 or less. Stems shall
torque and limit switches, open-stop-close push buttons.
withstand 1.25 times the stalled motor thrust of the actuator.
INSTALLATION
WALL THIMBLES The gate and accessories shall be installed according to manufacturer’s
When thimbles are used, they shall be fabricated stainless steel with
recommendation. The gate shall be clean and free of construction
minimum thickness of 1/4". The flange shall be flat and plane within
debris and stem threads shall be lubricated prior to operation of the
3/16" without machining. Welded studs or threaded holes for screwed
gate. If electric motor operator is used, limit switches shall be adjusted
in studs shall be provided to match the gate layout. The top of the
according to manufacturer’s instructions. If hydraulic cylinder is used,
thimble flange shall be permanently marked top. The thimble shall be
the rod or stem connection shall be adjusted for correct stroking and
set plumb and flat. The gate shall be mounted with hard setting mastic
closing action. The gate shall be cycled minimum of 1 cycle (open-close
and a 1/4" thick rubber gasket. Refer to the gate schedule for type and
or vise versa) to ensure smooth operation. The gates may be field leak
application of wall thimbles.
tested by the contractor. Leakage shall not exceed 0.1 gpm per foot of
perimeter at the rated head, seating or unseating. Consult installation
drawing for pressure rating of the specific gate.

HEAVY DUTY FABRICATED STAINLESS STEEL GATE SCHEDULE

Size Operating Head Gate Configuration Lift Type Remarks

Quantity
WxH Seating / Unseating Mounting & Operation

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 Aluminum Hand-Pull Gates
The Hydro Gate® products include several standard sizes of hand-pull
or stop gates. An extruded metal section embeds in the side walls or 2-1/4
is mounted on the face of the rectangular flume or conduit and acts
Gate
as a guide for the gate slide. The gate consists of a stainless steel or Opening
Width
aluminum plate reinforced if necessary with hand-holes for manual
opening of the gate. A hand-pull gate is an economical way to divert
water in rectangular channels. Slide
4-1/2
Material Specification – The side guides, slide plate and any necessary 3

reinforcing for Hydro Gate hand-pull gates are manufactured from

Replaceable UHMW
stainless steel A276 / aluminum B209 Alloy or B308 Alloy 6061. Pinch-Type Seating Face

1/4 Shime and Grout as

Required to Plumb Gate
Neoprene Bottom 1-1/8
Seal
Gate 2
Opening
Height

CHANNEL MOUNTED SIDE SECTION

WITH POLYMER LINER

2
3 Replaceable UHMW
Frame Extrusion Pinch-Type Seating Faces

Slide Plate

6
3/4

1" Grout
EMBEDDED
FLUSH-BOTTOM Gate
2-1/2 Opening
Width
3-1/4
3
Section B-B
Gate Side Section
Opening Scale: 3" = 1'_0"
Width

3/4
Slide
4-1/2 6

Replaceable UHMW
Pinch-Type Seating Faces
Height Width of Opening

1-1/8
2

EMBEDDED
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