Wall Penstock Valve - VMCL | Zubi | Philippopoulos s.a.
Wall Penstock Valve - VMCL | Zubi | Philippopoulos s.a.
Wall Penstock Valve - VMCL | Zubi | Philippopoulos s.a.
Wall Penstock Valve - VMCL | Zubi | Philippopoulos s.a.

Wall Penstock Valve - VMCL | Zubi

Zubi VMCL Wall Penstock Valve

The Zubi VMCL is a wall-mounted penstock valve designed for flow isolation or regulation in open channels, pits, and water or wastewater tanks. The frame/body is fabricated and welded, incorporating internal bronze guides for precise gate movement and alignment.

Technical Data

  • Dimensions: 150×150 mm up to 2000×2000 mm
  • Pressure rating: up to 0.6 bar (standard)
  • Variants: Unidirectional (standard); bidirectional available on request
  • Leakage class: DIN 19569-4 Class 5, AWWA C561
  • Body/gate materials: AISI 304L, 316L, 316Ti, 254SMO, Duplex SAF2205, Superduplex SAF2507, AISI 310, 904L
  • Seat materials: EPDM, NBR, Silicone, Viton, Flucast, PTFE

Actuation Options

Available with manual, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation. Options include gearbox, square operating nut, chain-wheel, pneumatic actuator with safety handwheel, or gearbox override.

Applications

Suitable for wastewater treatment plants, water intakes, industrial channels, sedimentation tanks, pumping stations, and flood control infrastructure. Compatible with water, sewage, and various industrial effluents.

Standards and Compliance

Complies with DIR 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), PED 2014/68/EU (Pressure Equipment Directive), and ATEX 2014/34/EU for Zones 2 & 22 (explosive atmospheres).

Description

Main Features

  • Welded frame/body construction design.
  • With internal bronze guides
  • Special designs and adaptations according customers´ requirements.
  • Unidirectional or bidirectional versions.
  • Several actuation options available: manual, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic, and all are interchangeable.

DIRECTIVAS

  • DIR 2006/42/CE (machinery)
  • DIR 2014/68/EU (PED) Fluid Group 1(b), 2 (Cat. I. mod. A)
  • DIR 2014/34/EU (ATEX) Area 2&22

Technical Data

SIZES & PRESSURES

150x150 up to 2000x2000

PRESSURES

Maximum 0,6 bar as standard ON SEAT OFF Seat Bidirectional available on request

TIGHTNESS

As per DIN19569-4 (Class 5) and AWWA C561

MATERIALS

BODY  AISI304L, AISI316L, AISI316Ti, 254SMO, DUPLEX SAF2205, SUPERDUPLEX SAF2507, AISI310, AISI904L 

GATE AISI304L, AISI316L, AISI316Ti, 254SMO, DUPLEX SAF2205, SUPERDUPLEX SAF2507, AISI310, AISI904L

SEAT

EPDM, NITRILE (NBR), SILICONE, VITON, FLUCAST, PTFE

ACTUATORS

Manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, gear box, square end, chain-wheel, pneumatic with security hand wheel, pneumatic with security gear box

ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

Limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoid valves, locking devices, extension,