How to Choose the Correct Channel Gate
For more than 30 years we at Rodney Industries have been supplying the Australian market with our range of Channel Gates.
We understand the importance of quality, durability and performance and that is why we offer a range of Channel Gates designed to offer years of trouble free service.
Gate Size
We understand that not every installation is the same, and it is for that reason, we have one of the largest ranges of Channel Gates available.
- 450mm • 1200mm
- 500mm • 1350mm
- 600mm • 1500mm
- 750mm • 1650mm
- 900mm • 1800mm
- 1050mm
How will it be attached?
Rodney Industries’ Channel Gates can be supplied with standard or special spigots to enable a number of installation methods.
- Grout in Spigots to suit concrete pipes and head walls.
- Weld on Spigots to suit steel pipe or tanks
- Flanged Spigots to suit flanged pipes.
- Compression rings to suit poly, steel or concrete pipe end fitments.
How will it be attached?
Mast and Mast Extensions are fitted so that the hand wheel height is at a suitable operating level. Our Channel Gates can be manufactured to your mast requirements.
Head Size
The maximum working pressure of the standard Channel Gate is referred to as head pressure above the valve.
This measurement is taken as the height from the pipe centre of the valve spigot to the surface of the water storage.
Rodney Industries valves have separate models to sui the following maximum head pressures:
- 2 Mtr • 6 Mtr
- 4 Mtr • 10 Mtr
Head Wall Mounting Brackets
Headwall mounting brackets are available as an option for all gates and are advised for compression seal spigot installations. Flange spigot hole positions can vary to different flange types and ratings and should be checked to ensure that this orientation can be achieved.
The Channel Gate should not be stressed or strained back to an uneven surface as this can affect its ability to seal, headwall mounting brackets are designed to be used with nuts and washers on both sides of the bracket to keep the gate stress free.