Engineered Sealing Solutions For All Types Of Water Barriers.
Water barrier is a broad term, enveloping different types of structures which in turn can be subdivided into static and dynamic hydraulic structures. One of the main purposes for these structures are controlled water management or water defense, for example in cases of high tides, storm surges, extreme rainfall or even in periods of low water levels.
There are many types of water barriers around the world. The design depends mainly on frequency of use, geometry, draught and geographical location. Each of these different structures require different configurations, geometry, closure mechanisms, movements, closure paths and load distributions and as such require different sealing techniques. The sealing design has an important impact on the drive system design, maintenance and design lifetime of the hydraulic construction.
We are experienced in engineered sealing solutions for all types of water barriers in a broad range of sizes and configurations across the globe.
Engineered Sealing Solutions For All Types Of Water Barriers.
Specific needs require specific solutions. Water barriers come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, requiring tailor-made engineered sealing solutions that account for drive system impact, maintainability and design lifetime performance requirements.
The Radial Barrier operates by rotating into three possible positions; open, close and maintenance mode. Due to this radial movement a combination of bottom and vertical sealings is necessary to ensure watertightness.
The Sliding Gate opens and closes through a sliding movement at the front of the dry dock. Depending on the location and configuration of the sealing method, the sealing has to be designed to cope with high compression loads, shear loads and relatively high friction forces working on the seals.
The Miter Gate consists of two gates which open and close from a fixed rotational position which closes off in a triangular configuration. The sealing mechanism can be designed according to multiple sealing principles, depending on the configuration and the load distribution on the sealings. Watertightness is achieved by implementing compression or self-activating lip seals.
The Vertical Lifting Gate opens and closes through vertical movement of the gate. The self weight of the gates can be used to ensure watertightness at the base. The vertical sides of the gates can be sealed by self-activating lipseals.
Sector Gates rotate from an inland recess towards the body of water. This configuration delivers the widest possible opening range. Depending on the operating mechanism the sealings often consist of two or three different sealing techniques.
The Visor Gates is essentially a dynamic arched dam which is used to hold sufficient water level during dry periods, ensuring safe navigation. The preferred sealing option is a compression seal. In most cases the visor gate has sufficient self weight to enable watertightness.
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