MODEL

MU
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ORBINOX model MU is a flush bottom 4 sided
sealing penstock. 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 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm,
the MU model has a unique self adjusting seal design that
can achieve minimal equal seating and unseating
(bidirectional) leakage rates. Sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm
up to 4000 mm x 4000 mm are available in both uni-
directional (only suitable for seating water heads) and bi-
directional configurations. The maximum leakage rate is
lower than the maximum allowable recommended by DIN
19569-4 (class 5) and AWWA C561 under normal
conditions.
ORBINOX also designs and manufactures the MU model
penstock in larger sizes and for more demanding service
conditions.
For more information please contact an ORBINOX
representative.

DESIGN STANDARD
The MU penstock is manufactured in general accordance
to DIN 19569-4. Other standards such as AWWA C561
and BS 7775 are also available.
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. • Flush bottom design allows for elevated or flush
• Frame configuration options: bottom installation
- Square (standard) • Suitable for actuation with manual, electric,
- Round & Rectangular opening pneumatic or hydraulic actuators
- Round base • Self-cleaning HMWPE guides reduce the friction
• Mounting configuration options: coefficient during operation, minimizing therefore the
- Wall Mount (standard for sizes ≤ 1200 actuation thrust and extending the seal life
or unidirectional and sizes >1200) • Machined slot for slide on guides to prevent “seesaw”
- Embedded in concrete (standard effect when opening and closing the slide
for bidirectional and sizes >1200) • Seal design is self adjusting (wedge-less design), thus
- Thimble Mount reducing torque requirements
- Curved Wall Mount • Slide ribs are designed to avoid crevice corrosion
Slide • Seal and guides bolting is completely separated from
Frame the frame anchoring
• ORBINOX penstocks are factory assembled and
tested eliminating the need for on site adjustment
HMWPE Guide
• All gate fasteners are stainless steel

Gap Leakage Allowance:

The leakage rate on MU model is lower than the
Frame Invert
maximum allowable defined by different standards
under normal conditions:
• DIN 19569-4 (class 5): 1,20 l/min per meter
• AWWA C-561: 1.24 l/min per meter
Bottom Bottom Seal
Retainer

Self-cleaning guides

Seating / Unseating Design Head:

Water Head
Size UNI /BIDIRECTIONAL
Seating head pressure Unseating head pressure

Std. Range 150-1000: 10 mWC 150-1000: 10 mWC

150x150-1200x1200 BI-DIRECTIONAL
1100-1200: 6 mWC 1100-1200: 6 mWC
Designed according to the project specification. Typically 6mWC of
1300x1300 - 4000x4000 BI-DIRECTIONAL seating and unseating water head

Designed according to the project

1300x1300 - 4000x4000 UNI-DIRECTIONAL specification. Typically 6mWC of 0 meters of water column
seating water head

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BI-DIRECTIONAL
Seal Design: sizes 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

Sealant Seal Retainer

Frame
EPDM Seal
Slide
EPDM
Seal

Sealant

Frame Seal
Retainer

Slide

EPDM Seal
Frame Invert
Seal Retainer HMWPE Slide
Guide Sealant

BI-DIRECTIONAL
Seal Design: sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

Sealant Seal Retainer

Slide
EPDM Seal
Sealent
EPDM Seal
Frame
HMWPE Guide

Seal Retainer
Frame
EPDM Seal

Slide

Frame Invert Rib

Side
HMWPE HMWPE Guide Frame Invert
Frame Rib HMWPE Guide Slide
Sealant
Guide Seal Retainer

UNI-DIRECTIONAL
Seal Design: sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

Sealant Slide
EPDM Seal
Frame Invert
EPDM Seal Seal Retainer

Frame
Sealant

Seal Retainer
HMWPE
EPDM Seal
Guide

HMWPE Seal Retainer

Guide Slide
Slide
Frame Invert Rib
Frame
Sealant

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
2 Slide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
3 Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)
4 Seal EPDM
5 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
6 Bottom Seal EPDM
7 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
8 Frame Guide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
9 Stem Stainless Steel
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Yoke Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
NOTE: For materials other than the above, please consult an ORBINOX representative

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
2 Slide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
3 Front Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)
4 Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)
5 Seal EPDM
6 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
7 Bottom Seal EPDM
8 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
9 Stem Stainless Steel
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Stem Nut Bracket Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
12 Yoke Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
13 Stem Coupling Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
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MOUNTING OPTIONS FRAME INVERT MOUNTING OPTIONS
The following drawings show the most common
mounting options for MU penstocks. For other types
of mounts, please consult an ORBINOX representative

WALL MOUNT (STANDARD) Elevated Flush bottom Round base flush bottom
From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm
ACTUATORS
All ORBINOX actuators can be yoke or pedestal
mounted, below are some examples of the most
common types
(C) (D)
From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm (A) (B)
(E)

(F)
EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE
(Standard for bidirectional and >1200)

(G) (H)

THIMBLE MOUNT Various types of actuators as shown above:

(A) Handwheel on inclined floor stand
(B) Handwheel on straight floor stand
(C) Bevel Gear operator on straight floor stand
(D) Electric actuator on straight floor stand
(E) Hydraulic or pneumatic actuator
(F) Square nut (BS 5163-2, DIN 3223 or 2" sqr)
(Only for Non-Rising stem)
(G) Yoke mounted handwheel
(H) Yoke mounted gear and crank
CURVED WALL MOUNT Accessories:
• Mechanical stops (for the completely closed
position and manual actuator)
• Actuator manual overrides
• Positioners
• Limit / Proximity switches

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STEM EXTENSIONS
In most cases, the operating floor level is located substantially
higher than the opening. In order to be able to operate the Stem Protector
gate, stem extensions are necessary. Stem guides are used to
limit the “unsupported” length of the stem extension in order to Bevel Gear
Handwheel
avoid any buckling failure.
The stem guide has a HWMPE guide to reduce friction Straight Floor Stand

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 Stem Guides
extension does not support the axial load (only torque) and
less wall brackets are required. As a general rule, a stem
guide should be installed every 3 meters of unsupported stem
extension
Rising Stem Configuration Stem Guide & Slide Stopper

As standard, rising stem gate configurations are used with

open-frame designs. Therefore, the stem extension has to Slide Gate
support the axial load when the gate is operated to avoid any (Rising Stem, Open Frame)

buckling failure. As a general rule, a stem guide should be

installed every 2 meters of unsupported stem extension

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The minimum concrete strength shall be 20.7 MPa. The
This section briefly describes the installation, operation
and maintenance of MU penstocks. For more detailed tolerance of the concrete construction shall be in
information please refer to the “MU IOM Manual” accordance to DIN 18202. For detailed information about
type, size and quantity of the required anchor bolts at the
Installation:
installation, please refer to the notes on the “General
MU penstocks are installed by means of Anchor Bolts.
Arrangement Drawing”.
Depending on the size and working conditions they shall
Maintenance and Operation:
be either of the mechanical or chemical type (see table
The MU penstocks need practically no maintenance. The
below). In order to avoid leakage between the concrete
stem shall be kept lubricated and seals shall be replaced if
wall and the frame, ORBINOX recommends the use of
damaged. The MU penstock is closed by applying a
construction sealant equivalent to Sikaflex 11FC sealant
clockwise rotation. Applying too much force when closing
(200ml per meter of opening perimeter)
the gate may cause damage to the stem

Size Water Pressure Standard Mounting Type

BI-DIRECTIONAL STANDARD RANGE Seating and Un-Seating Wall mount:
150mm x 150mm -1200 mm x 1200mm (Bi-Directional) • Stud Type Mechanical Anchor Bolts
BI-DIRECTIONAL Seating and Un-Seating Embedded in concrete
1300mm x 1300mm -4000 mm x 4000mm (Bi-Directional) Optional wall mount + chemical
anchor bolts
UNI-DIRECTIONAL Wall mount:
1300mm x 1300mm -4000 mm x 4000mm Seating (Uni-Directional) • Stud Type Mechanical Anchor Bolts
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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 penstocks

OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSION

STANDARD RANGE
From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

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OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSION
STANDARD RANGE From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 C D ØG ExF
opening
200 x 200 504 380 70 41 82 225 70 x 75
300 x 300 704 480 70 41 82 225 70 x 75
400 x 400 905 580 70 42 85 310 70 x 75
500 x 500 1105 680 70 42 85 310 70 x 75
600 x 600 1307 780 70 42 115 310 70 x 75
700 x 700 1510 880 70 42 115 310 70 x 75
800 x 800 1710 980 70 42 125 310 70 x 75
900 x 900 1985 1100 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1000 x 1000 2185 1200 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1100 x 1100 2385 1300 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1200 x 1200 2585 1400 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
* Actuator with Bevel Gear- Handwheel

From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

BI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 A2 C D J ØG ExF
opening
1300 x 1300 2816 1644 115 220 151 295 2450 450 280 x 150
1500 x 1500 3216 1844 115 220 151 295 2650 450 280 x 150
1600 x 1600 3416 1944 115 220 151 295 2750 650 280 x 150
1800 x 1800 3816 2144 115 250 151 295 2950 650 280 x 150
2000 x 2000 4216 2344 115 250 151 295 3150 650 280 x 150
2500 x 2500 5216 2844 115 250 151 295 3650 650 280 x 150
3000 x 3000 6216 3344 115 250 151 295 4150 650 280 x 150
4000 x 4000 8216 4344 115 250 151 295 5150 650 280 x 150

UNI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 A2 C D J ØG ExF
opening
1300 x 1300 2906 1644 115 220 151 295 2450 450 280 x 150
1500 x 1500 3306 1844 115 220 151 295 2650 450 280 x 150
1600 x 1600 3546 1944 115 220 151 295 2750 650 280 x 150
1800 x 1800 3956 2144 115 250 151 295 2950 650 280 x 150
2000 x 2000 4378 2344 115 250 151 295 3150 650 280 x 150
2500 x 2500 5418 2844 115 250 151 295 3650 650 280 x 150
3000 x 3000 6500 3344 115 250 151 295 4150 650 280 x 150
4000 x 4000 8500 4344 115 250 151 295 5150 650 280 x 150

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 - DIMENSION

STANDARD RANGE
From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

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CLOSED FRAME - NON RISING STEM - DIMENSION
STANDARD RANGE From 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 C D ØG ExF
opening
200 x 200 504 380 70 41 82 225 70 x 75
300 x 300 704 480 70 41 82 225 70 x 75
400 x 400 905 580 70 42 85 310 70 x 75
500 x 500 1105 680 70 42 85 310 70 x 75
600 x 600 1307 780 70 42 115 310 70 x 75
700 x 700 1510 880 70 42 115 310 70 x 75
800 x 800 1710 980 70 42 125 310 70 x 75
900 x 900 1985 1100 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1000 x 1000 2185 1200 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1100 x 1100 2385 1300 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
1200 x 1200 2585 1400 82 56 136 350* 70 x 85
* Actuator with Bevel Gear- Handwheel

From 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 4000 mm x 4000 mm

BI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 A2 C D J ØG ExF
opening
1300 x 1300 2816 1644 115 220 151 295 2450 450 280 x 150
1500 x 1500 3216 1844 115 220 151 295 2650 450 280 x 150
1600 x 1600 3416 1944 115 220 151 295 2750 650 280 x 150
1800 x 1800 3816 2144 115 220 151 295 2950 650 280 x 150
2000 x 2000 4216 2344 115 220 151 295 3150 650 280 x 150
2500 x 2500 5216 2844 115 220 151 295 3650 650 280 x 150
3000 x 3000 6216 3344 115 220 151 295 4150 650 280 x 150
4000 x 4000 8216 4344 115 220 151 295 5150 650 280 x 150

UNI-DIRECTIONAL
SIZE (mm)
A B A1 A2 C D J ØG ExF
opening
1300 x 1300 2906 1644 115 220 151 295 2450 450 280 x 150
1500 x 1500 3306 1844 115 220 151 295 2650 450 280 x 150
1600 x 1600 3546 1944 115 220 151 295 2750 650 280 x 150
1800 x 1800 3956 2144 115 220 151 295 2950 650 280 x 150
2000 x 2000 4378 2344 115 220 151 295 3150 650 280 x 150
2500 x 2500 5418 2844 115 220 151 295 3650 650 280 x 150
3000 x 3000 6500 3344 115 220 151 295 4150 650 280 x 150
4000 x 4000 8500 4344 115 220 151 295 5150 650 280 x 150

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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MU PENSTOCK SELECTION FORM

Customer: Tag No.: Date:

Order Number: Qty.:

DESIGN
mm Wall Opening Width:
Units: Size
inch Wall Opening Height:
Operating Floor Elevation

Seating Water Head:

Unseating Water Head:
Invert to Operating Floor height:

Non Rising Stem (NRS) UNI-DIRECTIONAL Closed Frame

Invert to Operating Floor Height

Rising Stem (RS) BI-DIRECTIONAL Open Frame

Un-Seating Water Head

Seating Water Head

PENSTOCK MOUNTING
Concrete Wall Mount (a) (b)

Wall thimble Mount

Embedded In Concrete
Invert Elevation
Frame Invert Mounting:
WIDTH
Standard Wall Mount (a)
Flush Bottom Mount (b)
E= F=

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

Hydraulic Cylinder
(d)

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: Name: Signature:
Stem Cover Carbon Steel PVC Other:

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