Orbinox MU User Manual

MODEL

MU

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Orbinox model MU is a 4 sided sealing penstock. The
gates are suitable for different types of applications with
a highly versatile flow control for waste water treatment
plants, irrigation, hydraulic works and hydro-electric
power plants.

From sizes 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm,
the MU model has a unique seal design that can achieve
minimal equal seating and unseating (bidirectional)
leakage rates. Sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm up to 2000 mm
x 2000 mm are available in both uni-directional (only
suitable for seating water heads) and bi-directional
configurations. The maximum leakage rate is lower the
maximum allowable recommended by DIN 19569-4
(class 5) and AWWA C561 under normal conditions.

Orbinox also designs and manufactures the MU model
penstock in larger sizes, for more demanding service
conditions.

For more information please contact an Orbinox
representative.

CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

The MU penstock is manufactured in general accordance
to DIN 19569. Other standards such as AWWA C561 and
BS 7775 also available.

The standard MU model is manufactured in stainless steel
which has a higher corrosion resistance in many
applications which results into a longer life cycle with little
or no maintenance. Other materials of construction are
available upon request, such as AISI 904L, Duplex
stainless, etc.

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MODEL

MU

DESIGN FEATURES

• Modular design allows for both Open Frame and Self­Contained configurations.

Self-cleaning guides.

• Frame configuration options:

- Square (standard) - Round

- Rectangular

• Mounting configuration options:

- Wall Mount (standard) - Curved Wall Mount

- Standard flange Mount - Thimble Mount

• Option of Rising or Non-Rising stem configurations.

• Design allows for elevated or flush bottom installation.

• Suitable for actuation with manual, electric, pneumatic
or hydraulic actuators.

• HMWPE guides for seating and unseating heads,
reduces the friction coefficient during operation,
minimizing actuation thrust and extending seal life.

• Self-cleaning HMWPE guides.

• Machined slot for slide on guides to prevent “see-saw”
effect when opening and closing the slide.

• The unique seal design is self adjusting.

• Seal and guides bolting is completely separated from
the frame anchoring.

• Orbinox penstocks are completely factory assembled
and tested eliminating the need for on site adjustment.

• All gate fasteners are stainless steel.

Leakage Allowance:

The leakage rate on MU model is lower than the maximum
allowable defined by different standards under normal
conditions:

• DIN 19569-4 (class 5): 1,20 l/min per meter.

• AWWA C-561: 1.24 l/min per meter.

Seating / Unseating Design Head:

Size Seating head pressure Unseating head pressure

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL

150 mm x 150 mm - 1000 mm x 1000 mm

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL

1100 mm x 1100 mm - 2000 mm x 2000 mm

MU UNI-DIRECTIONAL

1300 mm x 1300 mm - 2000 mm x 2000 mm

NOTE: For higher head pressures, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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10 meters of water column 10 meters of water column

6 meters of water column 6 meters of water column

6 meters of water column 0 meters of water column

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MU-2

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MODEL

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

MU

BI-DIRECTIONAL

Seal Design: sizes 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

HMWPE
Guide

BI-DIRECTIONAL

Seal Design: sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm

HMWPE
Guide

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

HMWPE Guide

HMWPE
Guide

Side
HMWPE
Guide

UNI-DIRECTIONAL

Seal Design: sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

HMWPE
Guide

HMWPE
Guide

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MU-3

MODEL

MU

STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
2 Slide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
3 Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)
4 Seal EPDM
5 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
6 Bottom Seal EPDM
7 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
8 Frame Guide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

9 Stem Stainless Steel Type 303 (1.4305), other on request
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Yoke Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

Note: For materials other than the above, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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MU-4

MODEL

MU

STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

2 Slide Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

3 Front Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)

4 Guides High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE)

5 Seal EPDM

6 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

7 Bottom Seal EPDM

8 Bottom Seal Retainer Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

9 Stem Stainless Steel Type 303 (1.4305), other on request
10 Stem Nut Bronze
11 Stem Nut Bracket Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
12 Yoke Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)
13 Stem Coupling Stainless Steel Type 304L or 316L (1.4306 or 1.4404)

Note: For materials other than the above, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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MU-5

MODEL

MU

MOUNTING OPTIONS ACTUATORS

The following drawings show the most common mounting
options for MU penstocks. For other types of mounts,
please consult an Orbinox representative.

WALL MOUNT (STANDARD)

Sizes 150 mm x150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

Sizes 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm

EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE

All Orbinox actuators can be yoke or pedestal mounted,
below are some examples of the most common types.

(D)

(C)

(A)

(G)

(B)

(E)

(F)

(H)

)

THIMBLE MOUNT

CURVED WALL MOUNT

Various types of actuators as shown above:

(A) Handwheel on inclined floor stand.

(B) Handwheel on straight floor stand.
(C) Gear operator on straight floor stand.
(D) Electric actuator on straight floor stand.

(E) Hydraulic or pneumatic actuator.

(F) Square nut (ISO 5211) operator (For Non-Rising stem).

(G) Yoke mounted handwheel.

(H) Yoke mounted gear and crank.

Accessories:

• Mechanical stops

• Actuator manual overrides

• Locking devices

• Solenoid valves

• Positioners

• Limit / Proximity switches

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MU-6

MODEL

MU

STEM EXTENSIONS

In many cases, the operating floor level is located
substantially higher than the opening. In order to be able
to operate the gate, stem extensions are necessary.
Stem guides are used to limit the “unsupported” length of
the stem extension in order to avoid any buckling failure.
The stem guide has a HWMPE guide to reduce friction
between the guide and the extension.

Non-Rising Stem Configuration

As standard, non-rising stem gate configurations are used
with self-contained frame designs. Therefore, the stem
extension does not support the axial load (only torque)
and less wall brackets are required.
As a general rule, a stem guide should be installed every
3 meters of unsupported stem extension.

Rising Stem Configuration

As standard, rising stem gate configurations are used with
open-frame designs. Therefore, the stem extension has to
support the axial load when the gate is operated. In
consequence, the use of stem guides are critical to avoid
any buckling failure. As a general rule, a stem guide
should be installed every 2 meters of unsupported stem
extension.

Clear Stem Protector

Handwheel

Straight Floor Stand

Stem Extension

Stem Guides

Stem Guide & Slide Stopper

(Rising Stem, Open Frame)

Slide Gate

Bevel Gear

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

This section briefly describes the installation, operation and
maintenance of MU penstocks. For more detailed
information please refer to the “MU IOM Manual”.

Installation:

Orbinox MU penstocks are installed by means of Anchor
Bolts. Depending on the size and working conditions they
shall be either of the mechanical or chemical type (see
table below).
In order to avoid leakage between the concrete wall and
the frame, Orbinox recommends the use of construction
sealant equivalent to Sikaflex 11FC sealant (200ml per
meter of opening perimeter).

MU Size

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL

150 mm x 150 mm - 1200 mm x 1200 mm

MU BI-DIRECTIONAL

1300 mm x 1300 mm - 2000 mm x 2000 mm

Water Pressure Standard Mounting Type

Seating and Un-Seating

(Bi-Directional)

Seating and Un-Seating

(Bi-Directional)

The minimum concrete strength shall be 20.7 MPa.
The tolerance of the concrete construction (flatness,
levelness and plumbness) shall be in accordance to
DIN 18202.
For detailed information about type, size and quantity of
the required anchor bolts at the installation, please refer to
the notes on the “General Arrangement Drawing”.

Maintenance and Operation:

The Orbinox MU penstocks need practically no
maintenance. The stem shall be kept lubricated and seals
shall be replaced if damaged. The MU penstock is closed
by applying a clockwise rotation.
Applying too much force on the operator when closing the
gate may cause damage to the stem.

Wall mount:

•

Stud Type Mechanical Anchor Bolts

Embedded in concrete

MU UNI-DIRECTIONAL

1300 mm x 1300 mm - 2000 mm x 2000 mm

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Wall mount:

•

Stud Type Mechanical Anchor Bolts

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MU-7

MODEL

MU

The following drawings show the most common frame and stem configurations and their dimensional charts. Note that any
frame (open and self-contained), stem (rising and non-rising) and actuator combination can be manufactured for MU
penstocks.

OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSION

SIZES: 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm SIZES: 1300 x 1300 mm to 2000 x 2000 mm

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MU-8

MODEL

MU

OPEN FRAME - RISING STEM - DIMENSION

SIZES: 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

SIZE (mm) ABA1 CDØG E x F

(opening)

200x200 290 380 70 41 82 225 70x75
300x300 390 480 70 41 82 225 70x75
400x400 490 580 70 42 85 310 70x75
500x500 590 680 70 42 85 310 70x75
600x600 690 780 70 42 115 310 70x75
700x700 790 880 70 42 115 310 70x75
800x800 890 980 70 42 125 310 70x75

900x900 1000 1100 82 56 136 410 70x85
1000x1000 1100 1200 82 56 136 410 70x85
1100x1100 1250 1300 82 56 136 410 70x85
1200x1200 1350 1400 82 56 136 410 70x85

SIZES: 1300mm x 1300 mm to 2000mm x 2000 mm

BI-DIRECTIONAL

SIZE (mm) ABA1 A2 CDJØG E x F

(opening)

1300x1300 2725 1650 115 220 145 275 2350 450 280x150

1400x1400 2925 1750 115 220 145 275 2450 450 280x150

1500x1500 3125 1850 115 220 145 275 2550 450 280x150

1600x1600 3325 1950 115 220 145 275 2650 650 280x150

1700x1700 3525 2050 115 220 145 275 2750 650 280x150

1800x1800 3725 2150 115 250 145 275 2850 650 280x150

1900x1900 3925 2250 115 250 145 275 2950 650 280x150

2000x2000 4125 2350 115 250 145 275 3050 650 280x150

UNI-DIRECTIONAL

SIZE (mm) ABA1 A2 CDJØG E x F

(opening)

1300x1300 2725 1650 115 220 145 275 2350 450 280x150

1400x1400 2925 1750 115 220 145 275 2450 450 280x150

1500x1500 3125 1850 115 220 145 275 2550 450 280x150

1600x1600 3325 1950 115 220 145 275 2650 650 280x150

1700x1700 3525 2050 115 220 145 275 2750 650 280x150

1800x1800 3725 2150 115 250 145 275 2850 650 280x150

1900x1900 3925 2250 115 250 145 275 2950 650 280x150

2000x2000 4125 2350 115 250 145 275 3050 650 280x150

Note: For dimensions other than above, please contact an Orbinox representative.
These dimensions are for information only. Do not use for installation or submittal purposes.

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MU-9

MODEL

CLOSED FRAME - NON RISING STEM - DIMENSION

MU

SIZES: 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm SIZES: 150 mm x 150 mm to1200 mm x 1200 mm

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MU-10

MODEL

MU

CLOSED FRAME - NON RISING STEM - DIMENSION

SIZES: 150 mm x 150 mm to 1200 mm x 1200 mm

SIZE (mm) ABA1 CDØG E x F

(opening)

200x200 492 380 70 41 82 41 70x75

300x300 692 480 70 41 82 41 70x75

400x400 893 580 70 42 85 42 70x75

500x500 1093 680 70 42 85 42 70x75

600x600 1294 780 70 42 115 42 70x75

700x700 1496 880 70 42 115 42 70x75

800x800 1696 980 70 42 125 42 70x75

900x900 1976 1100 82 56 136 42 70x85
1000x1000 2176 1200 82 56 136 42 70x85
1100x1100 2389 1300 82 56 136 42 70x85
1200x1200 2589 1400 82 56 136 42 70x85

SIZES: 1300 mm x 1300 mm to 2000 mm x 2000 mm

BI-DIRECTIONAL

SIZE (mm) ABA1 A2 CDØG E x F

(opening)

1300x1300 2916 1650 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1400x1400 3116 1750 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1500x1500 3316 1850 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1600x1600 3528 1950 115 220 145 275 650 280x150

1700x1700 3728 2050 115 220 145 275 650 280x150

1800x1800 3988 2150 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

1900x1900 4188 2250 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

2000x2000 4458 2350 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

UNI-DIRECTIONAL

SIZE (mm) ABA1 A2 CDØG E x F

(opening)

1300x1300 2871 1610 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1400x1400 3071 1710 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1500x1500 3271 1810 115 220 145 275 450 280x150

1600x1600 3483 1910 115 220 145 275 650 280x150

1700x1700 3683 2010 115 220 145 275 650 280x150

1800x1800 3943 2110 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

1900x1900 4143 2210 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

2000x2000 4413 2310 115 250 145 275 650 280x150

Note: For dimensions other than above, please contact an Orbinox representative.
These dimensions are for information only. Do not use for installation or submittal purposes.

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MU-11

MODEL

MU

MU PENSTOCK SELECTION FORM

Customer:
Order Number:

PENSTOCK DESIGN

mm Wall Opening Width:

Units:

inch Wall Opening Height:

Seating Water Head:
Unseating Water Head:
Invert to Operating Floor height:

Non Rising Stem (NRS) Uni-Directional Closed Frame
Rising Stem (RS) Bi-Directional Open Frame

PENSTOCK MOUNTING

Concrete Wall Mount
Wall thimble Mount
Embedded In Concrete

Frame Invert Mounting:

Standard Wall Mount (a)
Flush Bottom Mount (b)

E= F=

Size

Tag No.: Date:

(a) (b)

Qty.:

ACTUATORS

Handwheel

(w/ B.Gear and Sqr. Nut)

Crank
Square Nut - ISO 5211(NRS Only)
Bevel Gear
Electric Motor
Pneumatic Cylinder
Hydraulic Cylinder

MATERIALS

Frame & Slide
Stem
Extension
Floor Stand
Seal
Stem Cover

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304L SS
303 SS
304L SS
Carbon Steel
EPDM
Carbon Steel

Actuator Mounting:

Inclined Floor Stand (a)
Straight Floor Stand (b)
Wall Bracket
Frame Mounted (d)

(d)

316L SS
316 SS
316L SS
304L SS

PVC

(for Sqr.Nut)(c)

Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:

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Position Indicator:

(For RS Only)

Position Label
Limit Switch
Proximity Switch

REMARKS

Name: Signature:

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