MODEL

MU SLIDE GATES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Orbinox model MU is a 4 sided sealing slide gate. The
gates are suitable for different types of applications with a
highly versatile flow control for waste water treatment
plants, irrigation, hydraulic works and hydro-electric power
plants.
From sizes 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48”
(1200mm x 1200mm) , the MU model has a unique seal
design that can achieve minimal equal seating and
unseating (bidirectional) leakage rates. Sizes 52” x 52”
(1300mm x 1300mm) up to 80” x 80” (2000mm x
2000mm) are available in both uni-directional (only
suitable for seating water heads) and bi-directional
configurations.
The leakage rate is 50% or better of the maximum
allowable recommended by AWWA (C561-04) under
normal conditions. Orbinox also designs and manufactures
the MU Slide Gate in larger sizes, for more demanding
service conditions and maintains a leakage rate below the
allowable standard from AWWA. For more information
please contact an Orbinox representative.

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
The MU Slide Gate is manufactured in general accordance
to:
• AWWA C561-04
• DIN 19569
• BS 7775
The standard MU model is manufactured in stainless steel
which has a higher corrosion resistance in many
applications which results into a longer life cycle with little
or no maintenance. Other materials of construction are
available upon request, such as AISI 904L, Duplex
stainless, etc.

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DESIGN FEATURES

• Modular design allows for both Open Frame and Self- • Option of Rising or Non-Rising stem configurations.
Contained configurations. • Design allows for elevated or flush bottom installation.
• Suitable for actuation with manual, electric, pneumatic
or hydraulic actuators.
• UHMWPE guides for seating and unseating heads,
reduces the friction coefficient during operation,
minimizing actuation thrust and extending seal life.
• Self-cleaning UHMWPE guides.
• Machined slot in guides prevents binding effect when
opening and closing the slide.
• The unique seal design is self adjusting.
• Seal and guide bolting is completely separate from the
frame anchoring.
• Orbinox slide gates are completely factory assembled
and tested eliminating the need for on site adjustment.
Self-cleaning guides. • All gate fasteners are stainless steel.

Allowable Leakage:
• Frame configuration options:
The leakage rate on MU model is lower than the maximum
- Square (standard) - Round allowable defined by AWWA under normal conditions:
- Rectangular - Wide Flange • AWWA C-561-04 standard leakage rate:0.1 USGPM
• Mounting configuration options: per foot of perimeter (1.24 l/min per meter).
- Wall Mount (standard) - Curved Wall Mount • ORBINOX standard leakage rate: 0.05 USGPM per foot
- Standard Flange Mount - Thimble Mount of perimeter (0.62 l/min per meter) under seating head
conditions and 0.1 USGPM per foot of perimeter (1.24
l/min per meter) under unseating head conditions up to
20 feet (6m) of head pressure.

Seating / Unseating Design Head:

Size Seating head pressure Unseating head pressure

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL
6” x 6” - 40” x 40” 33 feet of water column 33 feet of water column
(150mm x 150mm - 1000mm x 1000mm) (10 meters of water column) (10 meters of water column)

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL
42” x 42” - 80” x 80” 20 feet of water column 20 feet of water column
(1100mm x 1100mm - 2000mm x 2000mm) (6 meters of water column) (6 meters of water column)

MU UNI-DIRECTIONAL
52” x 52” - 80” x 80” 20 feet of water column 0 feet of water column
(1300mm x 1300mm - 2000mm x 2000mm) (6 meters of water column) (0 meters of water column)

Note: For higher head pressures, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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SEAL DESIGN BI-DIRECTIONAL

Seal Design: sizes 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48”x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

Seal Design: sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

SEAL DESIGN UNI-DIRECTIONAL

Seal Design: sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48”x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
2 Slide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
3 Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020
4 Seal EPDM
5 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
6 Bottom Seal EPDM
7 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
8 Frame Guide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
9 Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 303 (standard), other on request
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Yoke Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
Note: For materials other than the above, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
2 Slide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
3 Front Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020
4 Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020
5 Seal EPDM
6 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
7 Bottom Seal EPDM
8 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
9 Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 303 (standard), other on request
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Stem Nut Bracket Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
12 Yoke Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
13 Stem Coupling Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
Note: For materials other than the above, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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MOUNTING OPTIONS ACTUATORS

The following drawings show the most common mounting All Orbinox actuators can be yoke or pedestal mounted.
options for MU Slide Gates. For other mounting options, Below are some examples of the most common types.
please consult an Orbinox representative.
(D)
(C)
WALL MOUNT (STANDARD)
(A) (B)
Sizes 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to (E)
48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

(F)

Sizes 52" x 52" (1300mm x 1300mm) to

80" x 80" (2000mm x 2000mm)

(H)
(G)

THIMBLE MOUNT

Various types of actuators as shown above:

(A) Handwheel on inclined floor stand.
(B) Handwheel on straight floor stand.
(C) Gear operator on straight floor stand.
(D) Electric actuator on straight floor stand.
(E) Hydraulic or pneumatic actuator.
(F) 2” square nut operator (For Non-Rising stem).
(G) Yoke mounted handwheel.
(H) Yoke mounted gear and crank.
(crank installed in 2” square nut).

CURVED WALL MOUNT Accessories:

• Mechanical stops
• Actuator manual overrides
• Locking devices
• Solenoid valves
• Positioners
• Limit / Proximity switches

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STEM EXTENSIONS
Clear Stem Protector
In many cases, the operating floor level is located
substantially higher than the opening. In order to be able to
operate the gate, stem extensions are necessary. Handwheel Bevel Gear

Stem guides are used to limit the “unsupported” length of Straight Floor Stand
the stem extension in order to avoid any buckling failure.
The stem guide has a UHWMPE guide to reduce friction
between the guide and the extension.
Non-Rising Stem Configuration Stem Extension
As standard, non-rising stem gate configurations are used
with self-contained frame designs. Therefore, the stem
extension does not support the axial load (only torque) and
less wall brackets are required. Stem Guides
As a general rule, a stem guide should be installed every 10
feet (3 meters) of unsupported stem extension.
Rising Stem Configuration
As standard, rising stem gate configurations are used with
open-frame designs. Therefore, the stem extension has to
Stem Guide & Slide Stopper
support the axial load when the gate is operated. In
consequence, the use of stem guides is critical to avoid any
Slide Gate
buckling failure. As a general rule, a stem guide should be (Rising Stem, Open Frame)
installed every 6 1/2 feet (2 meters) of unsupported stem
extension.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (IOM)

This section briefly describes the installation, operation and (20.7 MPa). The tolerance of the concrete construction
maintenance of MU Slide Gates. For more detailed (flatness, levelness and plumbness) shall be in
information please refer to the IOM Manual. accordance to ACI 117-10 standard.
Installation: For detailed information about type, size and quantity of the
Orbinox MU Slide Gates are installed by means of anchor required anchor bolts for installation, please refer to the
bolts. Depending on the size and working conditions they notes on the “General Arrangement Drawing”.
shall be either of the mechanical or chemical type (see table Maintenance and Operation:
below). The Orbinox MU Slide Gates need practically no
In order to avoid leakage between the concrete wall and the maintenance. The stem should be kept lubricated and seals
frame, Orbinox recommends the use of construction sealant should be replaced if damaged. The MU Slide Gate is
equivalent to Sikabond Construction Sealant (200ml per closed by applying a clockwise rotation.
meter of opening perimeter). Applying excessive force on the operator when closing the
The minimum concrete strength shall be 3,000PSI gate may cause damage to the stem.
MU Size Water Pressure Anchor Bolt Type Recommended (Hilti or equivalent)
MU BI-DIRECTIONAL Stud Type Mechanical An-
Seating and Un-Seating Hilti “Kwik 3”
6” x 6” - 48” x 48” chor Bolts and Bolt Type Me-
(Bi-Directional) and Hilti “HSL”
(150mm x 150mm - 1000mm x 1000mm) chanical Anchor Bolts
MU BI-DIRECTIONAL
Seating and Un-Seating
52” x 52” - 80” x 80” Chemical Anchor Bolts Hilti “HVU”
(Bi-Directional)
(1100mm x 1100mm - 2000mm x 2000mm)
MU UNI-DIRECTIONAL
Stud Type Mechanical An-
52” x 52” - 80” x 80” Seating (Uni-Directional) Hilti “Kwik 3”
chor Bolts
(1300mm x 1300mm - 2000mm x 2000mm)

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OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSIONS

The following drawings show the most common frame and stem configurations and their dimensional charts. Note that any
frame (open and self-contained), stem (rising and non-rising) and actuator combination can be manufactured for MU Slide
Gates.

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to SIZES: 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to

48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm) 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

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OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 H2 D L C EXF
6” x 6” 13 1/16 12 1/8 2 9/16 15 11 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
8” x 8” 15 1/16 14 1/8 2 9/16 19 13 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
10” x 10” 17 1/16 16 1/8 2 9/16 23 15 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
12” x 12” 19 1/16 18 1/8 2 9/16 27 17 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
14” x 14” 21 1/16 20 1/8 2 9/16 31 19 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
16” x 16” 23 1/16 22 1/8 2 9/16 35 21 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
18” x 18” 25 1/16 24 1/8 2 9/16 39 23 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
20” x 20” 27 1/16 26 1/8 2 9/16 43 25 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
24” x 24” 31 1/16 30 1/8 2 9/16 51 29 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
28” x 28” 35 1/16 34 1/8 2 9/16 59 33 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
30” x 30” 37 1/16 36 1/8 2 9/16 63 35 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
32” x 32” 39 1/16 38 1/8 2 9/16 67 37 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
36” x 36” 43 7/8 42 3/16 3 1/4 76 3/4 42 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
40” x 40” 47 7/8 46 3/16 3 1/4 84 3/4 46 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
42” x 42” 49 7/8 48 7/16 3 1/4 88 3/4 48 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
44” x 44” 51 7/8 50 7/16 3 1/4 92 3/4 50 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
48” x 48” 55 7/8 54 7/16 3 1/4 100 3/4 54 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
SIZES: 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300 mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

BI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 H2 D L C EXF
52” x 52” 65 110 1/4 4 1/2 111 7/8 62 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
56” x 56” 69 118 1/8 4 1/2 119 7/8 66 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
60” x 60” 73 126 4 1/2 127 7/8 70 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
64” x 64” 77 133 7/8 4 1/2 135 7/8 74 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
68” x 68” 81 141 3/4 4 1/2 143 7/8 78 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
72” x 72” 85 149 5/8 4 1/2 151 7/8 82 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
76” x 76” 89 157 1/2 4 1/2 159 7/8 86 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
80” x 80” 93 165 3/8 4 1/2 167 7/8 90 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8

UNI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 H2 D L C EXF
52” x 52” 63 13/16 110 1/4 4 1/2 111 7/8 61 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
56” x 56” 67 13/16 118 1/8 4 1/2 119 7/8 65 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
60” x 60” 71 13/16 126 4 1/2 127 7/8 69 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
64” x 64” 75 13/16 133 7/8 4 1/2 135 7/8 73 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
68” x 68” 79 13/16 141 3/4 4 1/2 143 7/8 77 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
72” x 72” 83 13/16 149 5/8 4 1/2 151 7/8 81 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
76” x 76” 87 13/16 157 1/2 4 1/2 159 7/8 85 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
80” x 80” 91 13/16 165 3/8 1/24 167
7/8 89
7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
Note: For dimensions other than above, please contact an Orbinox representative.
These dimensions are for information only. Do not use for installation or submittal purposes.
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CLOSED FRAME - NON RISING STEM - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 6"x 6" (150mm x 150mm) to SIZES: 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to
48"x 48" (1200mm x 1200mm) 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

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CLOSED FRAME - NON RISING STEM - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 D L C EXF
6” x 6” 13 1/16 18 5/16 2 9/16 11 13/16 3 7/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
8” x 8” 15 1/16 22 5/16 2 9/16 13 13/16 3 7/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
10” x 10” 17 1/16 26 5/16 2 9/16 15 13/16 3 7/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
12” x 12” 19 1/16 30 5/16 2 9/16 17 13/16 3 7/16 1 11/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
14” x 14” 21 1/16 34 1/2 2 9/16 19 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
16” x 16” 23 1/16 38 1/4 2 9/16 21 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
18” x 18” 25 1/16 42 9/16 2 9/16 23 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
20” x 20” 27 1/16 46 9/16 2 9/16 25 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
24” x 24” 31 1/16 54 5/8 2 9/16 29 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
28” x 28” 35 1/16 62 5/8 2 9/16 33 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
30” x 30” 37 1/16 66 5/8 2 9/16 35 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
32” x 32” 39 1/16 70 5/8 2 9/16 37 13/16 3 7/16 1 12/16 2 3/4 x 2 15/16
36” x 36” 43 7/8 82 5/16 3 1/4 42 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
40” x 40” 47 7/8 90 5/16 3 1/4 46 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
42” x 42” 49 7/8 94 5/16 3 1/4 48 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
44” x 44” 51 7/8 98 5/16 3 1/4 50 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
48” x 48” 55 7/8 106 13/16 3 1/4 54 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16 2 3/4 x 3 9/16
SIZES: 52” x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80” x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)
BI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 D L C EXF
52” x 52” 65 110 4/16 4 1/2 62 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
56” x 56” 69 118 2/16 4 1/2 66 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
60” x 60” 73 126 4 1/2 70 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
64” x 64” 77 133 14/16 4 1/2 74 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
68” x 68” 81 141 12/16 4 1/2 78 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
72” x 72” 85 149 10/16 4 1/2 82 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
76” x 76” 89 157 8/16 4 1/2 86 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
80” x 80” 93 165 6/16 4 1/2 90 3/8 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8

UNI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE
(opening) W H H1 D L C EXF
52” x 52” 63 13/16 110 4/16 4 1/2 61 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
56” x 56” 67 13/16 118 2/16 4 1/2 65 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
60” x 60” 71 13/16 126 4 1/2 69 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
64” x 64” 75 13/16 133 14/16 4 1/2 73 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
68” x 68” 79 13/16 141 12/16 4 1/2 77 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
72” x 72” 83 13/16 149 10/16 4 1/2 81 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
76” x 76” 87 13/16 157 8/16 4 1/2 85 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8
80” x 80” 91 13/16 165 6/16 4 1/2 89 7/16 9 1/4 5 3/8 10 13/16 x 5 7/8

Note: For dimensions other than above, please contact an Orbinox representative.
These dimensions are for information only. Do not use for installation or submittal purposes.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
Model MU Slide Gate 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

GENERAL CONDITIONS Maximum allowable leakage

Gallons per minute per foot of perimeter:
The equipment provided under this section shall be = 0.10 + (0.0024 x (unseating head in feet - 20))
fabricated, assembled, erected, and placed in proper Liters per minute per meter of perimeter:
operating condition in full conformity with the drawings, =1.24 + (0.101 x (unseating head in feet - 6.1))
specifications, engineering data, instructions and Example: If we have a gate with 30 feet head, the leakage for the unseating
recommendations of the equipment manufacturer unless head will be:
exceptions are noted by the engineer. 0.10 + (0.0025 x (30 –20)) = 0.125 US gpm/ft of perimeter.
Gates and operators shall be supplied with all the necessary
parts and accessories indicated on the drawings, specified DESIGN HEAD. The slide gates shall be designed to
or otherwise required for a complete, properly operating withstand the design head shown in the schedule.
installation, and shall be the latest standard product of a
manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of SEAL PERFORMANCE TEST. The gate’s seating system
fabricated gates. should have been tested through a cycle test and should
Gates supplied under this section shall be Model MU show that the leakage requirements are still obtained with a
Stainless Steel Slide Gates as manufactured by ORBINOX. minimum deterioration.

GOVERNING STANDARDS. The gates specified in this

section shall be manufactured in general accordance to PRODUCT (SLIDE GATE)
AWWA C561, latest edition.
GENERAL DESIGN. Gates shall be either self-contained or
QUALITY ASSURANCE. The manufacturer shall have non self-contained and of the rising stem, or non-rising stem
experience in the production of substantially similar configuration as indicated on the gate schedule.
equipment, and shall show evidence of satisfactory
operation in at least 50 installations. The manufacturer's WALL THIMBLE. The wall thimble (optional) shall be
shop welds, welding procedures and welders shall be stainless steel and supplied by the gate manufacturer. Refer
qualified and certified in accordance with the requirement of to the gate schedule for type and applicable locations.
the latest edition of ASME, Section IX.Gates shall be shop Material thickness should be according to the manufacturer's
inspected for proper operation before shipping. recommendations and be of sufficient resistance to handle
the operating forces.
SUBMITTALS. The manufacturer shall submit for approval
by the purchaser, drawings showing the principal FRAME. The gate frame shall be constructed of structural
dimensions, general construction and materials used in the members or formed plate welded to form a rigid one-piece
gate and lift mechanism. frame. The frame shall be suitable for mounting on a
concrete wall (wall mount). The frame configuration shall be
of type and design that shall allow the replacement of the
PERFORMANCE side and bottom seals without removing the gate frame from
the concrete wall or wall thimble.
LEAKAGE. Slide gates shall be substantially watertight
under the design head conditions.Under the design seating The design stress shall not exceed the lesser of 50% of the
head, the leakage shall not exceed 0.05 U.S.gallon per yield strength or 25% of the ultimate strength of the materials
minute per foot (0.62 l/min per meter) of seating perimeter. for maximum load conditions.
Under the design unseating head, the leakage for heads of
20 feet (6m) shall not exceed 0.05 U.S. gallon per minute
per foot (0.62 l/min per meter) of seating perimeter. For
unseating heads greater than 20 feet (6m), the allowable
leakage shall be the rate per foot (meter) of perimeter
specified by the following equations or better:
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
SLIDE. The slide shall consist of a flat plate reinforced with
formed plates or structural members to limit its deflection to STEM GUIDES. Stem guides shall be fabricated from type
1/360 of the gate's span under the design head. 304L (or 316L) stainless steel. The guide shall be equipped
with an UHMWPE bushing. Guides shall be adjustable and
The minimum thickness shall be 1/4”. spaced in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendation. The slenderness ratio shall not be greater
The design stress shall not exceed the lesser of 50% of the than 200.
yield strength or 25% of the ultimate strength of the materials
for maximum load conditions. STEM COVER. Rising stem gates shall be provided with a
carbon steel or a clear polycarbonate stem cover. The clear
GUIDES AND SEALS. The guides shall be made of polycarbonate stem cover shall have a cap and
UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene). condensation vents and a clear position indicating tape. The
Guides shall be self-cleaning, providing a relief gap for the tape shall be field applied to the stem cover after the gate
evacuation of foreign media. Side and top seal shall be has been installed and positioned.
made of EPDM and shall be of the self-adjusting lip design.
LIFTING MECHANISM. Manual operators of the types
The bottom seal shall be made of resilient EPDM set onto the listed in the schedule shall be provided by the gate
bottom member of the slide and shall be replaceable without manufacturer.
removing the gate frame from the wall or wall thimble.
All bearings and gears shall be totally enclosed in a weather
tight housing. The pinion shaft of crank-operated
OPERATORS AND STEM mechanisms shall be constructed of stainless steel and
supported by roller or needle bearings.
STEM AND COUPLINGS. The operating stem shall be of
stainless steel designed to transmit in compression at least 2 Each manual operator shall be designed to operate the gate
times the rated output of the operating manual mechanism under the maximum specified seating and unseating heads
with a 40 lbs (178 N) effort on the crank or hand wheel. by using a maximum effort of 40 lbs (178 N) on the crank
or hand wheel, and shall be able to withstand, without
The stem shall have a slenderness ratio less than 200. The damage, an effort of 80 lbs (356 N).
threaded portion of the stem shall have machined cut threads
of the Acme type or equivalent. The crank shall be removable and fitted with a rotating
handle. The maximum crank radius shall be 15 inches
Where a hydraulic, pneumatic or electric operator is used, (381mm) and the maximum hand wheel diameter shall be
the stem design force shall not be less than 1.25 times the 30 inches (750mm) unless specified.
output thrust of the hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder with a
pressure equal to the maximum working pressure of the Electric motors shall meet AWWA 542-09 Standard.
supply, or 1.25 times the output thrust of the electric motor Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators shall meet AWWA 541-
in the stalled condition. 08 Standard.

The stem extension shall be made of extension tubes and YOKE. Self-contained gates shall be provided with a yoke
joined to the stem by a solid coupling. The couplings shall be made of structural members or formed plates. The maximum
of greater strength than the stem. deflection of the yoke shall be 1/360 of the gate's span.

As a general rule, gates having a width greater than two The design stress shall not exceed the lesser of 50% of the
times their height shall be provided with two lifting yield strength or 25% of the ultimate strenght of the materials
mechanisms connected by a tandem shaft. for maximum load conditions.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION

MATERIALS SCHEDULE
Part Material Gate Identification
Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Opening Size (Width x Height)
Type 304L or 316L Invert Elevation
Slide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Operating Floor Elevation
Type 304L or 316L Seating Head
Front Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Unseating Head
Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020 Mounting Type
Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight • WM: Concrete Wall Mounted
Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020 • WTM: Wall Thimble Mounted
Seal EPDM • RMH: Round Manhole Wall Mounted
Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Frame configuration
Type 304L or 316L • SF: Self Contained Frame
Bottom Seal EPDM • OF: Open Frame
Bottom Seal Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Stem configuration
Retainer Type 304L or 316L • RS: Rising Stem
Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / • NRS: Non Rising Stem
Type 303 or 316
Stem Nut Bronze
Yoke Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 /
Type 304L or 316L
Stem Protector Polycarbonate ASTM D-3935 or EXECUTION
Carbon Steel ASTN A-501
INSTALLATION:
Hardware ASTM F593 and F594 GR1 for 304L Gates and appurtenances shall be handled and installed
Frame and GR2 for 316L Frame in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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MU SLIDE GATE SELECTION FORM

Customer: Tag No.: Date:

Order Number: Qty.:

SLIDE GATE DESIGN

mm Wall Opening Width:

Units: Size
inch Wall Opening Height:

Seating Water Head:

Unseating Water Head:
Invert to Operating Floor height:

Non Rising Stem Uni-Directional Closed Frame

Rising Stem Bi-Directional Open Frame

SLIDE GATE MOUNTING

Concrete Wall Mount (a) (b)
Wall thimble Mount
Round Manhole: ID=
Embedded In Concrete
Frame Invert Mounting:
Standard Wall Mount (a)
Flush Bottom Mount (b)
E= F=

ACTUATORS Actuator Mounting:

Handwheel Inclined Floor Stand (a) Position Indicator:
Crank (w/ B.Gear and 2”Sqr. Nut) Straight Floor Stand (b) (For RS Only)
2”Square Nut (NRS Only) Wall Bracket (for 2”Sqr.Nut)(c) Mylar Tape
Bevel Gear Frame Mounted (d) Limit Switch
Electric Motor Floor Box (for 2”Sqr.Nut) Proximity Switch
Pneumatic Cylinder
Hydraulic Cylinder
(d) (a) (b) (c)

MATERIALS REMARKS
Frame & Slide 304L SS 316L SS Other:
Stem 303 SS 316 SS Other:
Extension 304L SS 316L SS Other:
Floor Stand Carbon Steel 304L SS Other:
Seal EPDM Other:
Stem Cover Carbon Steel Clear Polycarbonate Name: Signature:

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