MODEL

RB WEIR GATES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Orbinox model RB Weir Gate is designed for
downward opening applications where a more accurate
flow control is required. The water flows over the top of the
slide permitting a constant upstream water elevation. The
RB model weir gate is available from sizes 6” x 6” (150mm
x 150mm) up to 80” x 80” (1200mm x 1200mm).
The sealing system is incorporated on 3 sides (both laterals
and bottom), resulting in a substantially watertight seal
without the need of wedges on the gate. This unique design
achieves bidirectional performance (seating and unseating
pressure conditions). Additionally, a 4 side sealing system
is available.
The leakage rate on the model RB is lower than the
maximum allowable recommended by AWWA (C513-05)
under normal conditions. Orbinox also designs and
manufactures the RB Weir Gate in larger sizes, for more
demanding service conditions and maintains a leakage rate
below the allowable standard from AWWA. For more
information please contact an Orbinox representative.

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION
The RB Weir Gate (3 side sealing) is manufactured in
general accordance to:
• AWWA C513-05
• DIN 19569
• BS 7775
For the four side sealing system, the gate is manufactured in
general accordance to AWWA C561-04.
The standard RB 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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DESIGN FEATURES
The design and sealing system of the RB Weir Gate model is Seating and Unseating Design Head:
similar to the MU Slide Gate model. The main design The RB model is designed to withstand a water pressure
features are: equal to the height of the slide and can withstand seating
• Stainless steel fabricated modular design allows for both and unseating pressure conditions (bidirectional).
Open Frame and Self Contained configurations. Additionally, Orbinox offers a 4 side sealing system for
• Option of Rising or Non-Rising Stem configurations. applications having higher water head pressures.
• Option of 3 side or 4 side sealing configurations.
• Suitable for actuation with manual, electric, pneumatic or Seal design:
hydraulic actuators. The RB model has a unique self-adjusting seal design,
• Self adjusting seal design. ensuring a substantially watertight performance.The
• Orbinox Weir Gates are completely factory assembled UHMWPE guides ensure no metal-to-metal contact reducing
the friction during operation and extends seal life.
and tested eliminating the need for on site adjustment.

Allowable Leakage:
The leakage rate on the model RB (3 side sealing) is lower
than the maximum allowable defined by AWWA under
normal conditions for both seating an unseating head
pressures:
• AWWA standard leakage rate: 0.1 USGPM per foot of
perimeter (1.24 l/min per meter).
• ORBINOX standard leakage rate: 0.05 USGPM per foot
of perimeter (0.62 l/min per meter) under seating head
conditions and 0.1 USGPM per foot of perimeter (1.24
l/min per meter) under unseating head conditions up to 20
feet (6m) of head pressure.

Seating / Unseating Design Head:

Model Seating Head Pressure Unseating Head Pressure

RB - 3 Side Sealing
6” x 6” - 48” x 48” Slide Height Slide Height
(150mm x 150mm - 1200mm x 1200mm)

RB - 3 Side Sealing
52” x 52” - 80” x 80” Slide Height Slide Height
(1300mm x 1300mm - 2000mm x 2000mm)

RB - 4 Side Sealing
6” x 6” - 40” x 40” 33 feet of water column 33 feet of water column
(150mm x 150mm - 1200mm x 1200mm) (10 meters of water column) (10 meters of water column)

RB - 4 Side Sealing
20 feet of water column 20 feet of water column
44” x 44” - 80” x 80”
(6 meters of water column) (6 meters of water column)
(1300mm x 1300mm - 2000mm x 2000mm)

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3 Side Sealing
Seal Design: sizes 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48”x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

SIDE SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

Seal Design: sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

SIDE SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

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4 Side Sealing
Seal Design: sizes 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48”x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

The side and bottom seal configuration for the RB-4 side TOP SEAL
sealing model is the same as for the RB 3 Side Sealing model
up to 48” x 48”.

Seal Design: sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

SIDE SEAL TOP SEAL BOTTOM SEAL

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 6”x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48”x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL

1 Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
2 Slide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
3 Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020
4 Seal EPDM
5 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
6 Frame Guide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
7 Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 303 (standard), other on request
8 Stem Nut Bronze
9 Yoke Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
10 Handwheel Cast Iron
11 Stem Protector Carbon Steel/Clear Polycarbonate
Note: For materials other than the above, please consult an Orbinox representative.

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STANDARD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sizes 52”x 52” (1300mm x 1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL (standard)

1 Frame Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
2 Slide Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
3 Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020
4 Seal EPDM
5 Seal Retainer Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
6 Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 303, other on request.
7 Stem Nut Bronze
8 Yoke Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
9 Stem Coupling Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Type 304L or 316L
10 Motor*
Note: As standard, Orbinox Weir Gates include a manual operator (handwheel or bevel gear).

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MOUNTING OPTIONS ACTUATORS

The following drawings show the most common mounting All Orbinox actuators can be yoke or pedestal mounted,
options for RB Weir Gates. For other mounting options, ple- below are some examples of the most common types.
ase consult an Orbinox representative.
(D)
(C)
WALL MOUNT
(A) (B)
Sizes 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to (E)
48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

(F)

Sizes 52" x 52" (1300mm x 1300mm) to

80" x 80" (2000mm x 2000mm)

(H)
(G)

THIMBLE 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) 2” square nut operator (For Non-Rising stem).
(G) Yoke mounted handwheel.
(H) Yoke mounted gear and crank.
(crank installed in 2” square nut).

Accessories:
• Mechanical stops
• Actuator manual overrides
• Locking devices
• Solenoid valves
• Positioners
• Limit / Proximity switches

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (IOM)

This section briefly describes the installation, operation and The minimum concrete strength shall be 3,000 PSI
maintenance of RB Weir gates. For more detailed (20.7 MPa). The tolerance of the concrete construction
information please refer to the “IOM Manual”. (flatness, levelness and plumbness) shall be in
accordance to ACI 117-10 standard.
Installation:
Orbinox RB Weir Gates are installed by means of Anchor Maintenance and Operation:
Bolts. Depending on the size and working conditions they The Orbinox RB Weir Gates need practically no
shall be either of the mechanical or chemical type. For maintenance. The stem should be kept lubricated and seals
detailed information about the type, size and quantity of the should be replaced if damaged. The RB Weir Gate is closed
required anchor bolts for installation, please refer to the by applying a clockwise rotation.
notes on the “General Arrangement Drawing”.

In order to avoid leakage between the concrete wall and the

frame, Orbinox recommends the use of construction sealant
equivalent to Sikabond (200ml per meter of opening
perimeter).

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RB - RISING STEM - SELF CONTAINED - DIMENSIONS

The following drawings show the most common frame and stem configurations and their dimensional chart. Note that any frame
(Open and Self Contained), stem (Rising and Non Rising) and actuator combination can be manufactured for RB Weir Gates.

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

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RB - RISING STEM - OPEN FRAME - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

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RB - NON RISING STEM - SELF CONTAINED - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

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RB - DIMENSIONAL CHART (3 Side Sealing)

SIZES: 6” x 6” (150mm x 150mm) to 48” x 48” (1200mm x 1200mm)

SIZE H Min H
(Channel Width (Self- (Open
x Slide Travel) W contained) Frame) H1 H2 D L C
6” x 6” 13 1/16 11 7/8 6 3 8 3/8 11 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16
8” x 8” 15 1/16 13 7/8 8 4 10 3/8 13 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16
10” x 10” 17 1/16 15 7/8 10 5 12 3/8 15 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16
12”x 12” 19 1/16 17 7/8 12 6 14 3/8 17 13/16 2 5/16 1 11/16
14” x 14” 21 1/16 19 7/8 14 7 16 3/8 19 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
16” x 16” 23 1/16 21 7/8 16 8 18 3/8 21 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
18”x 18” 25 1/16 23 7/8 18 9 20 3/8 23 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
20” x 20” 27 1/16 25 7/8 20 10 22 3/8 25 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
24” x 24” 31 1/16 29 7/8 24 12 26 3/8 29 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
28” x 28” 35 1/16 33 7/8 28 14 30 3/8 33 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
30”x 30” 37 1/16 35 7/8 30 15 32 3/8 35 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
32”x 32” 39 1/16 37 7/8 32 16 34 3/8 37 13/16 3 7/16 1 3/4
36”x 36” 43 7/8 41 7/8 36 18 38 3/8 42 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16
40”x 40” 47 7/8 45 7/8 40 20 42 3/8 44 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16
42”x 42” 49 7/8 47 7/8 42 21 44 3/8 48 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16
44”x 44” 51 7/8 49 7/8 44 22 46 3/8 50 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16
48”x 48” 55 7/8 53 7/8 48 24 50 3/8 54 5/8 5 13/16 2 5/16
Note: “H1” is equal to half of the slide travel. If the width of the slide is greater than 4 times the height then H1 is equal to slide travel.

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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RB - NON RISING STEM -SELF CONTAINED- DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 52”x 52” (1300mm x1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

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RB - DUAL STEM - RISING STEM - SELF CONTAINED - DIMENSIONS

SIZES: 52”x 52” (1300mm x1300mm) to 80”x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

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RB - DIMENSIONAL CHART (3 Side Sealing)

SIZES: 52” x 52” (1300mm x1300mm) to 80” x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

SIZE H Min H
(Channel Width (Self- (Open
x Slide Travel) W contained) Frame) H1 H2 D L C
52” x 52” 61 5/8 57 7/8 52 26 54 15/16 60 3/8 6 5/8 1 11/16
56” x 56” 65 5/8 61 7/8 56 28 58 15/16 64 3/8 6 5/8 1 11/16
60” x 60” 69 5/8 65 7/8 60 30 62 15/16 68 3/8 6 5/8 1 11/16
64”x 64” 73 5/8 69 7/8 64 32 66 15/16 72 3/8 6 5/8 1 11/16
68” x 68” 77 5/8 73 7/8 68 34 70 15/16 76 3/8 6 5/8 1 3/4
72” x 72” 81 5/8 77 7/8 72 36 74 15/16 80 3/8 6 5/8 1 3/4
76”x 76” 85 5/8 81 7/8 76 38 78 15/16 84 3/8 6 5/8 1 3/4
80” x 80” 89 5/8 85 7/8 80 40 82 15/16 88 3/8 6 5/8 1 3/4
Note: “H1” is equal to half slide travel. If the width of the slide is greater than 4 times the height, then H1 is equal to the slide travel.

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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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Model RB Weir Gate 6” x 6” (150mm x150mm) to 80” x 80” (2000mm x 2000mm)

GENERAL CONDITIONS 4 SIDE SEALING: LEAKAGE. For unseating heads

greater than 20 feet (6m), the allowable leakage shall be
The equipment provided under this section shall be the rate per foot (per meter) of perimeter specified by the
fabricated, assembled, erected, and placed in proper following equations or better:
operating condition in full conformity with the drawings, Maximum allowable leakage
specifications, engineering data, instructions and Gallons per minute per meter of perimeter:
recommendations of the equipment manufacturer unless = 0.10 + (0.0024 x (unseating head in feet - 20))
exceptions are noted by the engineer. Liters per minute per meter of perimeter:
Gates and operators shall be supplied with all the necessary =1.24 + (0.101 x (unseating head in feet - 6.1))
parts and accessories indicated on the drawings, specified Example: If we have a gate with 30 feet head, the leakage for the unseating
or otherwise required for a complete, properly operating head will be:
installation, and shall be the latest standard product of a 0.10 + (0.0025 x (30 –20)) = 0.125 US gpm/ft of perimeter.
manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of
fabricated gates. DESIGN HEAD. The Weir shall be designed to withstand
Gates supplied under this section shall be Model RB Stainless the design head shown in the schedule.
Steel Weir Gates as manufactured by ORBINOX.
PRODUCT (WEIR GATE)
GOVERNING STANDARDS. The gates specified in this
section shall be manufactured in general accordance to GENERAL DESIGN. Gates shall be either self-contained or
AWWA C513, latest edition.For the 4 side sealing version, non self-contained of the rising stem or non-rising stem
all gates specified in the section shall be manufactured in configuration as indicated on the gate schedule. All
general accordance to AWWA C561, latest edition. components of the gate shall be designed to withstand the
maximum head indicated on the drawings in both seating
QUALITY ASSURANCE. The manufacturer shall have and unseating directions and the maximum output of the
experience in the production of substantially similar actuator.
equipment, and shall show evidence of satisfactory
operation in at least 50 installations. The manufacturer's FRAME. The gate frame shall be constructed of structural
shop welds, welding procedures and welders shall be members or formed plate welded to form a rigid one-piece
qualified and certified in accordance with the requirement of frame. The frame shall be suitable for wall mounting or wall
the latest edition of ASME, Section IX. thimble mounting (4 - sided sealing only).

SUBMITTALS. The manufacturer shall submit for approval The frame configuration shall allow the replacement of the
by the purchaser, drawings showing the principal seals without removing the gate frame from the concrete.
dimensions, general construction and materials used in the
gate and lift mechanism. The design stress shall not exceed the lesser of 50% of the
yield strength or 25% of the ultimate strength of the materials
PERFORMANCE for maximum load conditions.

LEAKAGE. RB Weir Gates shall be substantially watertight

under the design head conditions.Under the design seating
head, the leakage shall be 0.05 U.S. gallon per minute per
foot (0.62 l/min per meter) of seating perimeter or better.
Under the design unseating head the leakage shall be 0.1
U.S. gallon per minute per foot (1.24 l/min per meter)of
seating perimeter or better.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT (WEIR GATE) As a general rule, gates having a width greater than two
times their height shall be provided with two lifting
SLIDE. The slide shall consist of a flat plate reinforced with mechanism connected by a tadem shaft.
formed plates or structural members to limit its deflection to
1/360 of the gate's span under the design head. The STEM COVER. Rising stem gates shall be provided with a
minimum thickness of the slide shall be 1/4”. carbon steel or a clear polycarbonate stem cover. The clear
polycarbonate stem cover shall have a cap and
The design stress shall not exceed the lesser of 50% of the condensation vents and a clear position indicating tape. The
yield strength or 25% of the ultimate strength of the material tape shall be field applied to the stem cover after the gate
for maximum load conditions. has been installed and positioned.

GUIDES AND SEALS. The guides shall be made of LIFTING MECHANISM. Manual operators of the types
UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) and listed in the schedule shall be provided by the gate
shall be of such length as to retain and support at least half manufacturer.
(1/2) of the vertical height of the slide in the fully open
position (downward). All bearings and gears shall be totally enclosed in a weather
tight housing. The pinion shaft of the crank-operated
Seals shall be made of EPDM and the design shall be able mechanisms shall be constructed of stainless steel and
to obtain the same leakage rate on both seating and supported by roller or needle bearings.
unseating head pressure as per the schedule. The seal
system shall maintain efficient sealing in any position of the Each manual operator shall be designed to operate the gate
slide and allow the water to flow only through the opened under the maximum specified seating and unseating heads
part of the slide. by using a maximum effort of 40 lbs (178 N) on the crank
or hand wheel, and shall be able to withstand, without
damage, an effort of 80 lbs (356 N).
OPERATORS AND STEM
The crank shall be removable and fitted with a corrosion-
STEM AND COUPLINGS. The operating stem shall be of resistant rotating handle. The maximum crank radius shall
stainless steel designed to transmit in compression at least 2 be 15 inches (381mm) and the maximum hand wheel
times the rated output of the operating manual mechanism diameter shall be 26 inches (650mm).
with a 40 lbs (178 N) effort on the crank or hand wheel.
Electric motors shall meet AWWA 542-09 Standard.
The stem shall have a slenderness ratio less than 200. The Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators shall meet AWWA 541-
threaded portion of the stem shall have machined cut threads 08 Standard.
of the Acme type or equivalent.
YOKE. Self-contained gates shall be provided with a yoke
Where a hydraulic, pneumatic or electric operator is used, made of structural members or formed plates. The maximum
the stem design force shall not be less than 1.25 times the deflection of the yoke shall be 1/360 of the gate's span.
output thrust of the hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder with a
pressure equal to the maximum working pressure of the
supply, or 1.25 times the output thrust of the electric motor
in the stalled condition.

The stem extension shall be made of extension tubes and

joined to the stem by a solid coupling. The couplings shall be
of greater strength than the stem.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIALS SCHEDULE
Part Material Gate Identification
Frame, Gate, Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / Size (Channel Width x Slide Height)
Seal Retainer Type 304L or 316L Invert Elevation
and Yoke Operating Floor Elevation
Guides Ultra High Molecular Weight Seating Head
Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ASTM D-4020 Unseating Head
Seal and Mounting Type
Bottom Seal EPDM • CM: Concrete Wall Mounted
Stem Stainless Steel ASTM A-240 / • WTM: Wall Thimble Mounted
Type 303 or 316 • RCM: Round Concrete Wall Mounted
Stem Nut Bronze Frame configuration
Stem Protector Polycarbonate ASTM D-3935 or • SF: Self Contained
Carbon Steel ASTN A-501 • OF: Open Frame
Hardware ASTM F593 and F594 GR1 for 304L Stem configuration
Frame and GR2 for 316L Frame • RS: Rising Stem
• NRS: Non Rising Stem

EXECUTION
INSTALLATION:
Gates and appurtenances shall be handled and installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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RB WEIR GATE SELECTION FORM

Customer: Tag No.: Date:

Order Number: Qty.:

WEIR GATE DESIGN (Size= Channel Width x Slide Height)

mm 3 Side Sealing
Units:
inch 4 Side Sealing

Channel Width: Channel Height:

Slide Height:
Slide Travel:
Seating Water Head:
Unseating Water Head:

FRAME AND STEM CONFIGURATION

Non Rising Stem (NRS)
Rising Stem (RS)

Open Frame + Extension

Closed frame + Extension
Closed Frame (with extended frame)

ACTUATORS
Handwheel Actuator Mounting: Position Indicator:
Crank (w/ B.Gear and 50 mmSqr. Nut)
Frame Mounted (a) (For RS Only)
2” Square Nut (NRS Only)
Inclined Floor Stand (b) Mylar Tape
Bevel Gear Straight Floor Stand (c) Limit Switch
Electric Motor Wall Bracket (for 2”Sqr.Nut) (d) Proximity Switch
Pneumatic Cylinder
Hydraulic Cylinder (a) (b) (c) (d)

MATERIALS REMARKS
Frame & Slide 304L SS 316L SS Other:
Stem 303 SS 316 SS Other:
Extension 304L SS 316L SS Other:
Floor Stand Carbon Steel 316L SS Other:
Seal EPDM Other:
Stem Cover Carbon Steel Clear Polycarbonate Name: Signature:

OBXC 09-2011
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