Sluice Gate
Fabricated sluice gates designed and tested to AWWA C561 and BS 7775, in wall-mounted and open channel versions, with manual, gearbox or electric operation.
Sluice gates and penstock gates for water, wastewater and hydropower
Adroit’s fabricated sluice gates, also commonly specified as penstock gates, isolate and control flow in water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, canals and hydropower works. They are designed for reliable sealing, controlled leakage within the applicable design standard and long service life.
No two gates are quite the same. Each one is designed for the project: the opening size, the seating and unseating head it will face, the frame type, the stem arrangement and the way it will be operated, with safety factors as per AWWA and BS 7775. We make gates in mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel and super duplex, and test them at our Indore works before dispatch. Our welding quality system is certified to ISO 3834-2.

Face-wall and open-channel sluice gates
Application
Face wall mounted sluice gates are bolted to the face of a wall over an opening or pipe. They seal on four sides and are used where the gate holds back water under head, such as tank outlets, pump sumps and inlet chambers. They are designed for up to 10 m water head and tested to AWWA C561 / BS 7775.
Open-channel sluice gates sit between two parallel walls of a channel and isolate flow in the channel. They seal on three sides (the two sides and the bottom) and are selected where the water level on the closed gate remains below the top of the gate. They are designed to AWWA C513 / AWWA C561 / BS 7775 or Adroit’s manufacturing standard. Because they seal on three sides only, a leakage test is not applicable.
How a sluice gate works
Operation
The gate leaf, or slide, moves vertically in guide frames fixed to the wall. When closed, the leaf presses against seals on the frame to shut off the flow. When raised, it opens the waterway.
The leaf is moved by a threaded stem. With a rising stem, the stem rises with the gate and shows its position clearly. With a non-rising stem, the stem turns in place, which suits locations with limited headroom. Gates can have an open top frame or a self-contained frame in which the operating headstock is carried on the gate frame itself.
Operation can be by handwheel, through a gearbox for larger gates, or by electric actuator for remote or automated control.
Where Adroit sluice gates are used
Application areas
Water treatment plants
Isolation of inlet channels, filters, clear water tanks and process units.
Sewage treatment plants
Inlet channel isolation, bypass channels and tank isolation for maintenance.
Pumping stations
Isolation of wet wells, sumps and pump bays.
Storm water and flood control
Drain outfalls and flood control structures.
Irrigation and canals
Flow and level control in canals and distribution structures.
Hydropower
Water control in intake and channel structures.
Why choose Adroit's sluice gates
Features & advantages
Designed and tested to standard
AWWA C561 / BS 7775 for face wall mounted gates; AWWA C513 / C561 / BS 7775 for open channel gates.
Material to suit the water
MS, aluminium, stainless steel or super duplex, chosen for the water quality and specification.
Up to 10 m head
Face wall mounted gates designed for high heads.
Low leakage
Sealing within the permissible leakage rate of the design standard.
Any operation
Manual, gearbox or electric actuator.
Simple, low-maintenance design
Few moving parts and a competitive price.
Sluice gate specifications
Dimensions & manufacturing
Face wall mounted gate: Up to 2000 mm
Open channel gate: Up to 2000 mm
Size range
Face wall mounted gate: Up to 10 m
Open channel gate: Water level below gate top when closed
Maximum head
Face wall mounted gate: 4-side
Open channel gate: 3-side
Sealing
Face wall mounted gate: AWWA C561 / BS 7775
Open channel gate: AWWA C513 / AWWA C561 / BS 7775 / Adroit standard
Design standard
Face wall mounted gate: As per design standard
Open channel gate: Not applicable (3-side sealing)
Leakage test
Face wall mounted gate: Face wall
Open channel gate: Side wall anchored, side wall embedded or face wall mounted
Mounting
Face wall mounted gate: Open top or self-contained
Open channel gate: Self-contained
Frame
Face wall mounted gate: Rising or non-rising
Open channel gate: Rising or non-rising
Stem
Face wall mounted gate: MS / Aluminium / SS / Super Duplex
Open channel gate: MS / Aluminium / SS / Super Duplex
Material of construction
Face wall mounted gate: Manual / gearbox / electric actuator
Open channel gate: Manual / gearbox / electric actuator
Operation
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Is a sluice gate also called a penstock gate?
Yes. In many water and wastewater specifications, a fabricated sluice gate is also referred to as a penstock gate. The terminology varies by consultant, client and design standard.
What is the difference between seating and unseating head?
Seating head is water pressure that pushes the gate onto its seals. Unseating head pushes the gate away from its seals. A gate facing unseating head needs a stronger frame and wedging arrangement, so both heads must be given when ordering.
Rising stem or non-rising stem?
A rising stem shows at a glance how far the gate is open and keeps the thread out of the water. A non-rising stem needs less headroom above the gate. The choice usually depends on the space above the gate and the tender specification.
Which material should I choose?
SS 304 is common for water treatment. SS 316 or super duplex suits sewage and aggressive effluent. Aluminium is light and corrosion resistant for many channel applications. MS with a suitable coating is an economical option where the specification allows.
Can the gate be electrically operated?
Yes. Gates can be supplied with electric actuators for remote or SCADA control, as well as with handwheels or gearboxes.
What information do you need for a quotation?
Gate type, clear opening width and height, seating and unseating head, mounting arrangement, material, stem type, operation method and the distance from gate to operating floor.
Brochures, datasheets & media
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