Selecting The Right Control Gate For Your Application

Control gates are used throughout the water and wastewater fluid handling process at pump stations, head works, purifiers and a variety of other locations. Beyond application, head pressure, solids content and placement are all critical factors in evaluating what type of control gate will best meet your needs.

Water Talk sat down with Erik Plate, Sales Engineer with the Hydro-Gate division of Mueller Company, to learn more about the selection criteria for slide gates and some of the materials that gates are constructed out of. Listen below to learn more: