The SlipGate® is an undershot slide gate which has a number of unique features that make it superior to the traditional slide gate - especially when it is used for automated control.
Like the FlumeGate™, the SlipGate® is playing an important role as a water control gate in the irrigation industry and large-scale open canal modernization projects.
The SlipGate® has also been rated for flow measurement when the site is fitted with Rubicon's MicronLevel™ water level sensors.
There are now in excess of 2,000 SlipGates® installed worldwide, mostly operating in continuous automated mode.
Many of these have been installed as control devices at the interface between a canal and pipe. Often these installations are in conjunction with a pipe flow meter.
The SlipGate® comes with the FormiPanel™ gate panel and a unique double-seal design. The sealing characteristics exceed AWWA leakage standards.
The SlipGate® employs the CableDrive™ mechanism necessary for precision control under automated operation.
The SlipGate® comes with a three sided seal for open canal applications or a closed four sided seal for pressure applications.
Like the FlumeGate™, the SlipGate® is modular in design using standard Rubicon components and is simple to install.
The SlipGate® is designed for long life in the harsh environment of the irrigation industry and the high duty associated with automated operation.