Sluice gates are embedded into civil structures or open channels and selected primarily based on head pressure, whereas knife gate valves are pipeline-mounted, engineered according to end connections and allowable pressure ratings.
AVM · Water Treatment & Infrastructure Solutions
AVM · Water Treatment & Infrastructure Solutions
AVM Sluice Gates and Channel Equipment
AVM Sluice Gates and Channel Equipment
AVM Sluice Gates and Channel Equipment
Controlling an opening, isolating a basin, or regulating a water level: AVM equipment is engineered based on structure geometry, head pressure, and seating direction.
Controlling an opening, isolating a basin, or regulating a water level: AVM equipment is engineered based on structure geometry, head pressure, and seating direction.
Controlling an opening, isolating a basin, or regulating a water level: AVM equipment is engineered based on structure geometry, head pressure, and seating direction.
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AVM Door and Frame
Selection is determined by the opening size and head pressure.
200 × 200 mm
200 × 200 mm
Dispatch of the documented light-duty series.
Dispatch of the documented light-duty series.
Up to 3,000 × 3,000 mm
Up to 3,000 × 3,000 mm
Heavy-duty series and custom dimensions available upon engineering request.
Heavy-duty series and custom dimensions available upon engineering request.
Water head
Water head
The critical sizing criterion.
The critical sizing criterion.
Understanding the Technology
Understanding the Technology
Equipment engineered for civil works applications.
Equipment engineered for civil works applications.
Equipment engineered for civil works applications.
AVM General Arrangement Drawing • Sample valve and stem extension assembly. Depicted dimensions and loads do not reflect the entire product range.
AVM General Arrangement Drawing • Sample valve and stem extension assembly. Depicted dimensions and loads do not reflect the entire product range.
Seamless Integration into Your Infrastructure
AVM penstocks and slide gates can be wall-mounted, channel-mounted, or embedded into the structure depending on your design requirements. The frame, invert, and guide system must align precisely with concrete tolerances and site access conditions.
Distinguishing Between the Two Water Heads
A seating head forces the gate against its seat, while an unseating head acts in the opposite direction. Consequently, allowable water heads are not interchangeable and must be specified for each side of the structure.
Select the hydraulic function
Sluice gates, stop logs, and wall flap valves are grouped together here as they share the same integration approach within hydraulic structures, while serving distinct operational functions.
Technical Benchmarks
Technical Benchmarks
Evaluate functional specifications before sizing.
Evaluate functional specifications before sizing.
Evaluate functional specifications before sizing.
| Selection Point | Documented Information |
|---|---|
| Sluice Gate or Channel Penstock | Movable gate designed to isolate an opening or channel. Features three- or four-sided sealing depending on the mounting configuration. |
| Back-pressure regulating valve | Gate lowered to allow water overflow and regulate level—distinct in function from a standard isolation valve. |
| Stop logs | Removable components designed to temporarily isolate systems or structures, specifically during maintenance operations. |
| Wall-Mounted Flap Gate | A passive discharge device designed to open under upstream head and prevent backflow. Not intended as a substitute for an actuated valve. |
| Materials | Available in 304L, 316L, or duplex stainless steel to suit your application requirements. Features HDPE guides and EPDM seals in documented configurations. |
| Valve Lines | Light-duty series: 200 × 200 to 1,200 × 1,200 mm. Heavy-duty series: 500 × 500 to 3,000 × 3,000 mm; custom dimensions engineered upon request. |
| Design Standards | AWWA C561 and BS7775 referenced for AVM penstocks. Specific requirements, testing procedures, and allowable leakage rates to be defined per supply contract. |
A slide gate is sized based on the opening dimensions, water head, and operating loads. An in-line valve pressure rating is no substitute for this engineering verification.
A slide gate is sized based on the opening dimensions, water head, and operating loads. An in-line valve pressure rating is no substitute for this engineering verification.
Additional Configurations
Additional Configurations
Three complementary functions integrated into the structure.
Three complementary functions integrated into the structure.
Three complementary functions integrated into the structure.
Actuate to open
Actuate to open
Actuate to open
Operated via handwheel, gear operator, or actuator. Rising or non-rising stem available to suit your space constraints.
Operated via handwheel, gear operator, or actuator. Rising or non-rising stem available to suit your space constraints.
Isolate to Service
Isolate to Service
Isolate to Service
Stop logs require dedicated handling equipment, guides, and designated storage areas.
Stop logs require dedicated handling equipment, guides, and designated storage areas.
Prevent Backflow
Prevent Backflow
Prevent Backflow
The wall-mounted flap gate operates via differential head pressure. Ensure proper clearance for opening and inspect for potential obstruction risks.
The wall-mounted flap gate operates via differential head pressure. Ensure proper clearance for opening and inspect for potential obstruction risks.
Prepare Your Request
Prepare Your Request
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
Geometry and Anchoring
Geometry and Anchoring
Geometry and Anchoring
Please provide width, height, wall thickness, invert/sill elevation, mounting type, and civil engineering drawings.
Please provide width, height, wall thickness, invert/sill elevation, mounting type, and civil engineering drawings.
Loads and Sealing
Loads and Sealing
Loads and Sealing
Specify the upstream and downstream water levels, seating and unseating heads, and allowable leakage rate.
Specify the upstream and downstream water levels, seating and unseating heads, and allowable leakage rate.
Operation and Access
Operation and Access
Operation and Access
Specify operating frequency, operating height, power supply, and maintenance access requirements.
Specify operating frequency, operating height, power supply, and maintenance access requirements.
Technical Inquiries
Technical Inquiries
Your Questions About Sluice Gates.
Your Questions About Sluice Gates.
Your Questions About Sluice Gates.
This depends on the design as well as the seating or unseating head pressures. Water heads on both sides must be provided to validate sealing performance and structural resistance.
Designed for temporary positive isolation or separation, typically during maintenance operations. Safe installation, removal, and load conditions during handling must be properly planned.
An opening drawing, datum elevations, anchoring and sill details, water levels, and actuator location. This data allows us to engineer a plan precisely tailored to your structure.
Related Solutions
Related Solutions
Continue your selection.
Continue your selection.
Continue your selection.
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The operating demands of municipal networks and treatment plants.
The operating demands of municipal networks and treatment plants.
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AVM Valves
AVM Valves
AVM Valves
Equipment designed for pipeline isolation, pumping support, and waterworks control. VAMECA delivers the technical expertise to help you select the right AVM solutions for your projects across Quebec and Canada.
Equipment designed for pipeline isolation, pumping support, and waterworks control. VAMECA delivers the technical expertise to help you select the right AVM solutions for your projects across Quebec and Canada.
Explore the Solution →
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AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
Technology selection, system compatibility, and technical submittals: let's move forward using your quote, drawings, or existing equipment specs.
Technology selection, system compatibility, and technical submittals: let's move forward using your quote, drawings, or existing equipment specs.