Penstocks

Penstocks are mainly used for water treatment, power stations, hydraulic installations, purifying systems, etc… FCA penstocks are provided with a square, rectangular or round port and are manufactured according to customer and site specifications.

The standard design consists of a frame and a sliding gate and depending on the pressure head, the penstock is also provided with polyurethane slides that guide the gate in its course. The uni-directional or bi-directional tightness is achieved by the contact between a soft seal joint and a stainless steel surface. Standard models are manufactured in stainless steel, providing a high corrosion resistance suitable for a wide range of applications. Materials such as Duplex or Superduplex can be supplied on request.

    Penstocks are mainly used for water treatment, power stations, hydraulic installations, purifying systems, etc... FCA penstocks are provided with a square, rectangular or round port and are manufactured according to customer and site specifications. The standard design consists of a frame and a sliding gate and depending on the pressure head, the penstock is also provided with polyurethane slides that guide the gate in its course. The uni-directional or bi-directional tightness is achieved by the contact between a soft seal joint and a stainless steel surface. Standard models are manufactured in stainless steel, providing a high corrosion resistance suitable for a wide range of applications. Materials such as Duplex or Superduplex can be supplied on request.