PENSTOCKS AND OTHER DEVICES

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SEALING ON FOUR SIDES

AN INTRODUCTION IN PENSTOCKS 3.1

HDPE PENSTOCK PRA-G 3.12
HDPE PENSTOCK WITH FLUSH INVERT PRA-FI 3.19
HDPE WEIR PENSTOCK PRA-GDS 3.20
HDPE PENSTOCK FLAP VALVE COMBINATION PATK 3.21
HDPE COMBINATION PENSTOCK PCA 3.22
HDPE HAND GATE PHA 3.23
HDPE PIPE VALVE PLA 3.24
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.26

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HISTORY
From its beginnings in 1942, TBS SOEST bv has
not only been a supplier of manhole covers and
gullies, but has also established a reputation as a
supplier of 100% watertight cast iron penstocks.
These penstocks found a ready market all over
the world. However, increased agressiveness of
the environment resulted in more and more cor-
rosion problems. Penstocks jammed, maintenance
became more expensive and special coatings had
to be applied to give protection. The service life of
such cast iron penstocks was reduced considerably.
NEW MATERIALS
The introduction of plastics in water management
gave rise to new opportunities.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was the first material to
be applied. However, PVC is known to deteriorate
on aging. The plasticizers (softeners) disappear
from the material and the PVC becomes more
susceptible to fracture.
This is the reason why tougher thermoplastics
are now being used although they were and still
are considerably more expensive.
These tough thermoplastics are High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP). PP
is used for high-temperature applications where-
as HDPE is seen as an addition to or even substi-
tution for PVC in water works.
HDPE PIONEERS
In 1984 the company Kunststof Systeem
Technologie (Plastic System Technology) in
Holland pioneered the use of HDPE for water con-
trol products.
In 1992 TBS SOEST bv acquired this company
because of the opportunities these non-corrosive
products offered both within and outside Holland.
TBS SOEST bv complemented and perfected its
delivery programme with this new product line.
Compared with traditional materials HDPE has
much better characteristics for application in
(waste) water:
- corrosion free
- good chemical resistance against acids, salts
and alkalis in aqueous solutions, many
solvents, oil, etc.
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- high UV protection by addition of carbon to
the material to stabilise for outside use
- non-toxic so it can be used in food-related
industries
- use between -50 C and +70 C
- low density and lightweight
- a material as easy to machine as wood
- dimensional stability
- no rotting
- no material fatigue
- impact resistant
- high flexibility
- economic design and material
These characteristics result in the following
customer benefits:
- long service life because the material is corro-
sion free
- no special coatings are required for very
aggressive environments
- minimal maintenance
- lightweight construction
- easy to install and handle
- HDPE is a solid material
Possible damage to the outside will not result
in corrosion inside
- flexibility in design. The unique production
system enables TBS SOEST bv to make spe-
cial designs and provide tailor made solutions
with short project lead times. Products can be
adapted to a specific pressure or installation
situation.
More than 50 % of the products made are
special, tailor made designs.
TBS PENSTOCK SEALING SYSTEM
The TBS PRA-G penstock is a standardised pen-
stock with sizes up to diameter 2000 mm to meet
pressures of up to 5 meter water column both on-
seating and off-seating.
Penstocks can also be supplied for rectangular
openings, with or without a flush invert bottom
and for greater water pressures.
A special feature of the PRA-G penstock is its
watertight operation.
The special sealing system is also incorporated in
other products such as gates and weirs.
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Although in most countries people still accept lea-
kage in penstocks as a fact of life, TBS SOEST bv
has developed a flexible seal that guarantees very
low leakage rates with a maximum of 1% of what
is allowed in the American standard for pen-
stocks. (C 501 of the American Water Works
Association AWWA).
The unique design enables TBS SOEST bv to
guarantee the same low leakage rates onseating
as well as off-seating.
So, during the design stage of a project no extra
attention has to be paid to the exact location of
the penstock. It has the same watertight proper-
ties for both on-seating and off-seating.
Pressure on-seating
In the on-seating situation the EPDM sealing (in
the door) is compressed and pushed against the
frame plate. The rounded part of the seal is in
complete contact with the frame.
Pressure off-seating
In the off-seating situation the lip of the EPDM
seal still maintains contact with the frame plate.
The water pushes the lip onto the frame plate.
The TBS sealing system uses the water pressure
to obtain a good seal.
There is no weak spot where a leak can occur, as
the seal is one continuous piece for round,
square or rectangular openings.
3.2
AN INTRODUCTION
IN PENSTOCKS
The unique TBS penstock sealing system func-
tions without wedges.
Penstocks are supplied from our factory fully
watertight and do not have to be adjusted on site.
As the penstock is a self-contained unit it is ready
for operation and requires the customer to do
minimal installation work.
After installation, no adjustment with wedges is
needed, ensuring minimal maintenance and the
highest user friendliness.
Be sure to check the smoothness of the wall befo-
re installation to obtain the best watertight pro-
perties.
SELECTION CRITERIA
We provide a checklist that takes numerous fac-
tors into account to help establish what exactly is
required. People in different countries use diffe-
rent names for the same product, such as sluice
gate, gate or penstock, and the same name for
different products with different functions. Using
this checklist we can provide the correct solution
for each situation.
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
To determine which product is suitable for which
situation the following have to be taken into con-
sideration:
- dimensions of the opening
- flow direction is the pressure from the front
or back or both?
- what is the maximum water pressure in
meter water column?
- is it wall or channel mounting?
- operational functions such as local or remote
operation / rising or non-rising spindle
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DIRECTION OF FLOW WATER PRESSURE: FOUR-SIDED SEAL
On-seating pressure means the front of the VERSUS THREE-SIDED SEAL
penstock is under pressure.
If the pressure is higher than the height of the
door and the customer wants to isolate the flow,
a penstock type PRA-G with a continuous seal
around the opening is required.

We call this four-sided seal; double acting (sea-

ling in both directions).

Pressure on-seating

Off-seating pressure means the back of the

penstock is under pressure.

Pressure is higher than door height

A penstock type PRA-G has the seal in the door

and the lip directed inwards to withstand the off-
seating pressure.

Pressure off-seating

On-seating and off-seating pressure means

pressure from both sides. pressure on-seating

pressure off-seating

PRA penstock sealing system

Pressure on- and off-seating

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If the pressure is equal to the height of the door
and the customer wants to block the flow, a
sluice gate type PKS with a continuous seal
on three sides of the opening is required.
We call this three-sided seal; in most cases single
acting (sealing in on-seating direction).
Pressure is less than door height
The standard application is to block the flow in
one direction: on-seating.
In this design the seal is placed in the frame plate
and the lip directed outwards to withstand on-
seating pressure. This is used for products such
as sluice gates type PKS and for overflow gates,
type POS/DPOS.
Off-seating pressure should be clearly stated.
PKS sluice gate sealing system
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AN INTRODUCTION
IN PENSTOCKS
WATER PRESSURE DETERMINATION
We measure the pressure on the penstock in
meters water column by taking the distance from
bottom of opening to the highest water level.
Top water level
Bottom invert
Height in meters water column
INSTALLATION SITUATION / SILL OF PENSTOCK
The most common installation situation for pen-
stocks is wall mounting.
Be sure there is sufficient space below the
opening to mount the penstock.
See the point labelled 1 in the diagram above.
The PRA-G penstocks have a 100 mm to 125 mm
sill depending on the dimensions of the opening
(see Z-measurement in following penstock
tables).
A penstock with a standard sill always requires a
recess to accommodate the bottom of the pen-
stock. This can allow dirt to settle in the recess.
sill of the
penstock
Side view of sill of penstock
As an alternative, a flush invert bottom can be
incorporated in the design of the penstock sill.
The advantage of such a seal is that it prevents
any accumulation of dirt around the opening as
there is no recess in the bottom where the dirt
can settle.
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additional frame

100
150
200

Side view of penstock with flush invert seal Mounting in channel with additional frame (PKS)

MOUNTING POSSIBILITIES If there is a recess in the channel the valve can be

grouted in.

WALL MOUNTING
The most common mounting is on concrete walls X
using anchor studs and chemical capsules. Concrete
structure
The seal between the wall and the frame plate is
made using a neoprene gasket.

neoprene gasket

Y
Sealing
grout

Grouting-in in a rebate

This can also be done in combination with a flush

Wall mounting
Before installation always check the smoothness
of the wall. Unevenness in the wall can seriously
affect the function of the penstock.
invert seal at the bottom.
An interesting and easy installation option is
mounting in a recess using HDPE wedges.
The advantage of this system is that the sluice
gate can be easily removed.

CHANNEL MOUNTING Concrete

Channel mounting is generally used for sluice structure
gates that seal on three sides up to door height.
These products are often installed in channels,
although wall mounting is also possible.
Channel mounting can be done by mounting the
gate using an additional stainless steel or HDPE
frame.
This is often used in existing channels without a
rebate / recess.

Mounting in a rebate with HDPE-wedges

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OPERATIONAL POSSIBILITIES
TBS SOEST bv can supply penstocks and sluice
gates for almost every installation situation and
operation requirement:

- Local or remote operation (with extension)

- Manual operation with floor column, bevel
gear box, hand wheel or key.
- Cylinder
- Actuator with rising or non-rising spindle.

To calculate the required spindle extension, use

the H-measurement in the penstock tables.
The H-measurement indicates the installation
depth from the bottom of the invert / opening to
the top of the penstock.

If you have the deck level and bottom invert level,

you know the installation depth. If you deduct the
H-measurement from the installation depth you
know the required extension length.
(See page 3.9)

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OPERATION:
LOCAL AND REMOTE WITH NON RISING SPINDLE

remote operation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Eccentric Floor column Floor column Floor column Handwheel Operation keys Actuator or
floor column with with actuator with Large Small T-key bevelgearbox on
with handwheel bevelgearbox wall bracket
handwheel and
handwheel

Conical square

Socket with keyway

Coupling

Extension Guide bracket

direct on frame

1 2 3 4

Handwheel Operation keys Actuator Bevelgearbox

Large Small T-key with console with
handwheel and
console

Conical square socket Socket with keyway

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OPERATION:
LOCAL AND REMOTE WITH RISING SPINDLE

remote operation
1 2 3 4 5
Floor column Floor column Floor column Pneumatic Actuator or
with with actuator with cylinder bevelgearbox
handwheel bevelgearbox with on wall
and groundplate bracket
handwheel

Extension Guide bracket

direct on frame
1 2 3
Pneumatic Actuator Bevelgearbox
cylinder with with console with handwheel
console and console

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EXPLANATION FOR SPINDLE EXTENSION REQUIREMENT

50
COPING LEVEL

min.250
Advice:
1 guide bracket

(depends on installation situation)

per max. 3 meter
extension

L= extension length
ID= installation depth

H= installation depth Penstock

G or Dh

BOTTOM INVERT LEVEL

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SPINDLE OPERATION

PENSTOCK DIA. 150 - 1000 MM DIA. 1100 - 1500 MM DIA. 1600 - 2000 MM

OPERATION MODE DIRECT MANUAL OR MANUAL OPERATION WITH REDUCTION, ELECTRICAL OPERATION
ELECTRICAL OPERATION ELECTRICAL OPERATION, OR MANUAL OPERATION WITH
OR EVENTUALLY MANUAL OPERATION. REDUCTION.

T-KEY OR
OPERATION KEY
(LARGE OR SMALL)

TSL SSL-L SSL-K TSL

VL25-CON VL25-AS VL38-AS VL38-CON VL48-AS

OPERATION SOCKET
ON EXTENSION CONICAL
SQUARE
SOCKET
OPTIONAL

UNIVERSIAL
COUPLING
BETWEEN
EXTENSION
TUBES

GUIDE BRACKET
SL25 SL38 SL48

VL25 VL38 VL48

EXTENSION 25x2 38x3 48x3

L<=6000 mm.

M8 M12 M16

OC20 OA20 OA30 OC30 OA40

OPERATION SOCKET
DIRECT ON
CONICAL
SPINDLE SHAFT
SQUARE
SOCKET
OPTIONAL

BARE SHAFT
20

30
40

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WORLD

Penstock 1600 x 1600mm in Weir penstock wwtp in Korea

Maasbommel Holland

Penstock dia 2000mm in factory

Penstocks located in Tubli wwtp Bahrain

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PRA-G WITH PASSAGE 150 - 2000 MM

14
16
6
1
7
8
2

9
3 10 13

15 12

4 11

Part Material

1 cross bar Stainless steel AISI 316

2 guides Stainless steel AISI 316
3 frame plate HDPE
4 door HDPE
5 reinforcement profiles Stainless steel AISI 316
6 bearing house POM
7 bearing Stainless steel AISI 316
8 bearing ring Polymer
9 spindle Stainless steel AISI 316
10 nut Bronze
11 distance block HDPE
12 sealing door / frame plate EPDM
13 sealing penstock / concrete Neoprene
14 conical socket Stainless steel AISI 316
15 end stop Stainless steel AISI 316
16 bare shaft Stainless steel AISI 316

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PRA-G WITH PASSAGE 150 - 400MM

front view side view
W=
E=

L=

H=
Y=

J=
F=

G=
B.I.L.
K=

Z=
X=

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

Diameter 150 200 250 300 400

X 400 400 500 500 600

K 175 200 225 250 300
L 625 600 775 750 900
Y 800 800 1000 1000 1200
J 660 660 860 860 1060
F 500 500 600 600 700
W 115 115 115 115 124
E 68 68 68 68 68
H 700 700 900 900 1100
Z 100 100 100 100 100

number of chemical anchors 4 xM8 4 xM8 4 xM8 4 xM8 4 xM8

number of counter sunk head screws 4 xM10 4 xM10 4 xM10 4 xM10 4 xM10

spindle bare shaft 20 20 20 20 20

thread TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L
number of turns open / close 62 62 87 87 112

weight in kg 20 19 24 24 30

note 1 door of PRA-G diameter 400 mm will be executed with 2 small profiles
note 2 nut block is polyacetal (POM)

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PRA-G WITH PASSAGE 500 - 2000MM

front view W= side view
E=

L=

H=
Y=

J=
F=

G=
K=

B.I.L.
Z=

X=

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc.
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

Diameter 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1500 1600 1800 2000

X 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1850 2000 2200 2400
K 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 875 925 1025 1125
L 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1990 2140 2290 2725 2975 3275 3575
Y 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2640 2840 3040 3600 3900 4300 4700
J 1260 1460 1660 1860 2060 2260 2460 2660 2860 3420 3675 4075 4475
F 800 940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540 1640 1900 2000 2400 2600
W 154 154 154 154 187 187 187 187 187 256 256 295 295
E 94 94 94 94 104 104 104 104 104 104 114 114 114
H 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2540 2740 2940 3475 3775 4175 4575
Z 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 125 125 125 125
number of che-
mical anchors 6 xM8 6 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 10 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM12 14 xM12 16 xM12 16 xM12 18 xM16 20 xM16 22 xM16
number of
counter sunk
head screws 8 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM10 16 xM10 16 xM10 20 xM10 20 xM10 20 xM10
spindle bare
shaft: 20 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 40 40 40
thread: TR20x4L TR20x4L TR24x5L TR24x5L TR30x6L TR30x6L TR36X6L TR36X6L TR36X6L TR40X7L TR50X8L TR50X8L TR50X8L
number of
turns open/close 137 162 150 170 158 175 191 208 225 225 209 234 259

weight in kg 59 76 89 106 150 169 195 239 315 369 440 585 745

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PRA-G WITH ROUND PASSAGE

front view side view
W=

E=

H=2xG+300 (bare shaft 20)

H=2xG+340 (bare shaft 30)
Y=2xG+400 (bare shaft 20)
Y=2xG+440 (bare shaft 30)
J=2xG+260

F=G+340

G=

B.I.L.
Z=100

X=G+200

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G

Application
Standard pressure
Operation possibilities
Installation instructions
End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
see introduction
see page 3.26/3.27

note 1 if a round penstock is required with a dimension in between a hundredfold in mm, the outside
dimensions of a penstock with first coming hundredfold in mm will be followed.
for instance a penstock with opening diameter 925 mm will follow the outside dimensions of a
penstock with diameter 1000 mm (so X=1000+200 and Y=2x1000+400)

note 2 Z measure is 100 mm for penstocks up to diameter 1300 mm

Z measure is 125 mm for penstocks starting from diameter 1400 mm

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PRA-G WITH PASSAGE 150X150 - 300X300MM

front view W= side view
E=

L=

H=
Y=

J=
F=

Dh=
B.I.L.
K=

Z=
Db=
X=

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

Dimensions 150x150 200x200 250x250 300x300

X 500 500 600 600

K 175 200 225 250
L 625 600 775 750
Y 800 800 1000 1000
J 660 660 860 860
F 500 500 600 600
W 115 115 115 115
E 68 68 68 68
H 700 700 900 900
Z 100 100 100 100

number of chemical anchors 4 xM8 4 xM8 4 xM8 4 xM8

number of counter sunk head screws 4 xM10 4 xM10 4 xM10 4 xM10

spindle bare shaft 20 20 20 20

thread TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L
number of turns open / close 62 62 87 87

weight in kg 22 22 27 27

note: nut block is polyacetal (POM)

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PRA-G WITH PASSAGE 400X400 - 1200X1200MM

front view W= side view
E=

L=

H=
Y=

J=

Dh=
F=
K=

B.I.L.

Z=
Db=
X=
Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G
Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
bigger dimensions on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

Diameter 400x400 500x500 600x600 700x700 800x800 900x900 1000x1000 1200x1200

X 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1500

K 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 700
L 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 2140
Y 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2840
J 1060 1260 1460 1660 1860 2060 2260 2660
F 700 840 940 1040 1140 1240 1340 1540
W 154 154 154 154 187 187 187 187
E 94 94 94 94 104 104 104 104
H 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2740
Z 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

number of chemical anchors 4 xM8 6 xM8 6 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 10 xM10 12 xM10 14 xM12
number of counter sunk
head screws 8 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 8 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM10 12 xM10 16 xM10

spindle bare shaft 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 30

thread TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR24X5L TR30X6L TR30X6L TR30X6L TR36X6L
number of turns open / close 112 137 162 150 141 158 175 208

weight in kg 44 70 81 97 136 154 184 253

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PRA-G WITH RECTANGULAR PASSAGE DB X DH

front view side view

W=
E=

H=2xDh+300 (bare shaft 20)

H=2xDh+340 (bare shaft 30)
Y=2xDh+400 (bare shaft 20)
Y=2xDh+440 (bare shaft 30)

J=2xDh+260
F=Dh+340

Dh=

B.I.L.
Z=

Db=
X=Db+300

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-G

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

note 1 if a rectangular penstock is required with a dimension in between a hundredfold in mm, the outside
dimensions of a penstock with first coming hundredfold in mm will be followed.
for instance a penstock with opening dimensions 315 x 475 mm will follow the outside
dimensions of a penstock with dimensions 400 x 500 mm (so X=400+300 and Y=2x500+400)

note 2 Z measure is 100 mm for penstocks up to 1200 x 1200 mm

Z measure is 125 mm for penstocks starting from 1300 x 1300 mm

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WITH FLUSH INVERT/RECTANGULAR PASSAGE DB X DH

front view side view

W=
E=

Y=2xDh+300 (bare shaft 20)

Y=2xDh+340 (bare shaft 30)

H=2xDh+300 (bare shaft 20)

H=2xDh+340 (bare shaft 30)
J=2xDh+160
F=Db+240

Dh=

B.I.L.
100

Db=
X=Db+300

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PRA-FI (flush invert)

Bottom seal is made of polyurethane, the EPDM seal is placed in the frame
plate and forms one continuous piece with the bottom seal
Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction

note 1 if a rectangular penstock is required with a dimension in between a hundredfold in mm, the outside
dimensions of a penstock with first coming hundredfold in mm will be followed.
for instance a penstock with opening dimensions 315 x 475 mm will follow the outside
dimensions of a penstock with dimensions 400 x 500 mm (so X=400+300 and Y=2x500+300)

note 2 the flush invert model will only be supplied in rectangular openings

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PRA-GDS
front view side view

W=
E=

H=G+350 (bare shaft 20)

H=G+390 (bare shaft 30)
F=G+340
Y=2xG+500 (bare shaft 20)
Y=2xG+540 (bare shaft 30)

G=
J=2xG+360

B.I.L.

Z=G+150

X=G+200

Product TBS HDPE Weir penstock type PRA-GDS (opening downwards)

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc in most cases for
installation in areas with limited installation height, but sufficient space below
the opening
Standard pressure 5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

note 1 if a round penstock is required with a dimension in between a hundredfold in mm, the outside
dimensions of a penstock with first coming hundredfold in mm will be followed
for instance a penstock with opening diameter 925 mm will follow the outside dimensions of a
penstock with diameter 1000 mm (so X=1000+200 and Y=2x1000+500)

note 2 Following the standard design the sealing is located in the door
So in this design the penstock is not suitable for water level regulation
Regulation should be clearly indicated by the customer so that the sealing can be placed in frame
plate. product code will be PRA-GDS R

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FLAP VALVE COMBINATION PATK

front view side view

E=

Y=2xG+450 (bare shaft 20)

Y=2xG+490 (bare shaft 30)
Y=3xG+750 (bare shaft 20)
Y=3xG+790 (bare shaft 30)

J=3xG+610
G
B.I.L.

F=2xG+590
Op ee

Z=G+300
en PTK
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W=DC-100
X=G+300 (DC see PTK___A)

Product TBS HDPE penstock flap valve combination type PATK

Application PATK combines the function of a flap valve and a penstock in one
product. In lowered position the door closes the opening (indicated
with "G") and the valve works as a penstock sealing on 4 sides in both
directions
In lifted postion the flap valve is placed before the opening and the
valve works as a flap valve
Standard pressure for the flap valve not applicable / product is designed on the basis of the exact
situation of the customer
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

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PENSTOCK PCA
front view side view
W=
E=

H=2xG1 + T+G2+325 (bare shaft 20)

H=2xG1 + T+G2+365 (bare shaft 30)
Y=2xG1 + T+G2+245 (bare shaft 20)
Y=2xG1 + T+G2+285 (bare shaft 30)

J=2xG1+T+G2+285
G2=

F=G1+T+G2+340
G1=

Z=

X=G+200

Product TBS HDPE Penstock type PCA

Application End valve in sewer systems, waste water treatment plants etc
Depending upon the situation the customer can close one of the 2 openings (G1 or G2)
Standard pressure not applicable / product is designed on the basis of the exact situation of the customer
Operation possibilities see introduction
Installation instructions see page 3.26/3.27

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WITH PASSAGE 150 - 500MM

front view side view

100
L=

H=
Y=

G=
B.I.L.
K=

Z=
X=
W=

Product TBS HDPE Hand gate type PHA-G

Application End valve for all kinds of application for small dimensions and low
pressures
Standard pressure maximum pressure on and off-seating is equal to height of construction
Materials Door HDPE
Frame HDPE
Sealing EPDM

Diameter 150 200 250 300 400 500

X 350 400 450 500 600 700

K 175 200 225 250 300 350
L 375 450 525 600 750 900
Y 650 750 850 950 1150 1350
W 80 80 80 97 97 117
H 550 650 750 850 1050 1250
Z 100 100 100 100 100 100

number of chemical anchors 6 xM8 6 xM8 6 xM8 6 xM8 8 xM8 8 xM8

number of counter sunk head screws 2 xM10 2 xM10 2 xM10 2 xM10 2 xM10 2 xM10

weight in kg 8 9 12 14 20 26

note diameter 150 - 250 mm door executed without reinforcement

diameter 300 mm door executed with one HDPE reinforcement rib
diameter 400 - 500 mm door executed with two HDPE reinforcement ribs

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WITH PASSAGE 160 - 500MM

front view E= side view

H=
L=
Y=

B.I.L.
K=

Z=
Di= BW=
Du= W=
X=

Product TBS HDPE Pipe valve type PLA-P

Application Valve in pipe systems with connection to pvc tubes (P-connection)
Standard pressure 7,5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert
higher pressures on request
bigger dimensions on request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Materials Body HDPE
Reinforcement Stainless steel AISI 316
Door Stainless steel AISI 316
Spindle Stainless steel AISI 316
Sealing EPDM
Nut POM

Diameter 160 200 250 315 400 500

X 380 430 480 530 630 730

K 225 250 275 300 350 400
L 475 550 625 700 850 1000
Y 855 955 1055 1158 1356 1557
H 705 799 897 1005 1193 1391
Di 150 187 234 295 375 469
Du 160 200 250 315 400 500
E 120 127 134 146 223 233
BW (body width) 90 90 90 90 90 90
W (width) 274 288 302 326 480 500
Z 150 157 158 153 163 166

spindle bare shaft 20 20 20 20 20 20

thread TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L
number of turns open / close 44 56 69 81 106 131

weight in kg 31 41 50 63 94 130

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WITH PASSAGE 150 - 500MM

front view E= side view

H=
L=
Y=
B.I.L.
K=

Z=

Fi=
pcd. BW= 30
Df= W=
X=
Product TBS HDPE Pipe valve type PLA-F
Application Valve in pipe systems with connection to flanged tubes (F-connection)
Standard pressure 7,5 meter water column on and off-seating pressure from bottom of invert.
higher pressures on request
bigger dimensions on request
Flange standard according to DIN EN 1092-2 PN10, other flanges upon request
Operation possibilities see introduction
Materials Body HDPE
Reinforcement Stainless steel AISI 316
Door Stainless steel AISI 316
Spindle Stainless steel AISI 316
Sealing EPDM
Nut POM
Diameter 150 200 250 300 400 500
X 380 430 480 530 630 730
K 225 250 275 300 350 400
L 475 550 625 700 850 1000
Y 855 955 1055 1155 1355 1555
H 705 798 897 1005 1205 1405
Fi 150 187 234 300 400 500
pcd 240 295 350 400 515 620
Df 285 340 395 445 565 670
number of holes in flange 8 x23 8 x23 12 x23 12 x23 16 x28 20 x28
E 158 183 208 233 283 333
BW (body width) 90 90 90 90 90 90
W (width) 350 400 450 500 600 700
Z 150 157 158 150 150 150

spindle bare shaft 20 20 20 20 20 20

thread TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L TR20X4L
number of turns open / close 44 56 69 81 106 131
weight in kg 33 43 53 66 98 136

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PENSTOCK TYPE PRA - G
WALL MOUNTING
RECEIPT OF GOODS
On delivery the customer must check the goods
supplied by TBS for completeness and damage or
breakages. If the goods are not complete or are
damaged the customer must respond by return,
but at the latest within 1 week after receipt of
goods.
The customer can not claim under guarantee if:
- these installation instructions are not strictly
followed.
- on installation of the goods supplied the
conditions for installation do not conform
with our installation manual.
- a third party has modified the goods supplied
by TBS. (The penstock forms a complete self
contained unit that may not be disassembled
or modified by any party other than personnel
of TBS.)
Take good notice of the maximum pressure for
which the products are designed.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
- The penstock is designed for mounting
against a smooth and clean wall.
Smoothness of wall is in accordance with
DIN 18 202 table 3 item 7 with a maximum
deformation of 2 mm over a distance of
2 meters.
- Check the door is completely closed. If not
close the door. Before installation use a
straightedge to check the smoothness of the
wall at the location of the penstock.
- Also check the concrete wall for small local
pits and lumps so that the neoprene tape
(which will be fixed to the back plate) can
function properly and seal well between the
frame plate and the wall.
- Moving the penstock on site has to be done
carefully. Lifting the penstock must be done
vertically.
INSTALLATION
- Position the penstock in such manner that the
passage of the penstock is exactly in front of
the outlet in the civil structure.
- Mark the two upper frame plate anchor holes
on the wall. Marking can be done by pre dril-
ling of the holes (through the frame).
- Remove the penstock.
- Drill the two (marked) holes and mount the
3.26
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
anchors as instructed by the supplier of the
chemical anchors. Note the time required for
the hardening of the chemical substance.
- Mount the penstock by hanging it on these
two anchors, after they have been fixed in
place.
- Check the penstock is positioned vertically
and mark the positions of all the remaining
mounting holes onto the wall.
Marking can be done by pre drilling.
When pre drilling the holes in the horizontal
position do not damage the HDPE frame
plate, which is relatively soft and flexible.
- Remove the penstock.
- Drill all the remaining holes.
- Drill the holes for the wedge anchors 55 mm
deep into the concrete wall (for the counter
sunk head bolt M10x60).
- Place the chemical capsules in the holes and
drill the anchor studs into the holes.
- Remove the resin of the chemical capsule
that is coming out of the holes.
Strictly follow the instructions of the supplier
of the chemical anchors. Note the time required
for the hardening of the chemical substance.
- Fix the neoprene sealing tape all round the
opening and over the anchor holes at the
back of the frame plate. The neoprene tape
may possibly overlap at the edges of the
frame.
- Make the holes for the anchors in the neo-
prene tape.
- Position the penstock and put it over the
anchor bars.
- Only tighten the two upper anchor bars.
- First mount the wedge anchors above and
below the door as instructed by the wedge
anchor supplier.
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- Start with the anchors in the middle above
the door and work your way equally from
centre to left/right side of penstock in order to
prevent deformations in the frame plate.
Tighten the countersunk head bolts into the
wedge anchors evenly so that a good seal to
the wall is obtained without deforming the
frame plate.
- Do the same for the anchors below the door.
- The countersunk head bolts must not protrude
as they might damage the seal on the sliding
movement of the door.
- Than tighten the anchors in the guides gradu-
ally one by one so that a good seal to the wall
is obtained without deforming the penstock
itself (frame plate and guides). Check the
smoothness using a straightedge. Work your
way from the bolts in the highest locations to
the lowest; after tightening the bolts repeat
once again to check if the anchors are hand
tight.
INSTALLATION OF THE SPINDLE
EXTENSION (OPTIONAL)
- Put the spindle extension with guide bracket
on top of the threaded spindle of the penstock.
- Position the guide bracket approx. 250 mm
below the deck or upper side of the spindle
extension.
- Mark the anchor holes for the guide bracket
onto the wall when the spindle extension is in
position, vertical and straight, and temporarily
remove the extension.
- Drill the holes and mount the anchors as
instructed by the supplier of the chemical
anchors. Note the time required for the harde-
ning of the chemical substance.
- Mount the spindle extension again and fix the
guide bracket.
- Afterwards adjust the location of the adjustable
block on the guide bracket so that the adjustable
block is positioned at right angles to the exten-
sion. Some space for moving the spindle
extension will remain in the guide bracket.
INSTRUCTIONS
COMMISSIONING
- Remove any dirt present on penstock.
Especially clean the opening between the door
and the frame plate as this is a place where dirt
can easily accumulate.
- Not removing small particles as grit could
damage the seal when opening the door.
- Penstocks until dia. 400mm or square 300 mm
inclusive are equipped with polyacetal nut-
block and for this reason never require grease
on the spindle. Only grease the spindle when
the penstock is supplied with a bronze nutblock.
- Moisturize the sealant before operation /
commissioning.
- Check the functioning of the penstock by opening
and closing the door.
- Do not over force the spindle. Increasing torque
means that you have reached the end of the
stroke. Do not continue operation.
Over forcing the spindle can cause serious
damage of the penstock
MAINTENANCE
- Check the penstock by opening and closing the
door at least two times a year.
- Remove dirt on spindle and door.
- Grease the spindle if required.
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC ACTUATORS
- Installation of actuators must be effected by
experienced staff following the exact guide
lines of the supplier of the actuator.
- TBS supplies the actuators with pre-settings of
the required operation torque for the specific
penstock.
SPECIAL CARE ABOUT CHEMICAL ANCHORS
Installation diagram

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