The AWMA Flap Gate is a one way flap gate valve designed to prevent backflow
The AWMA Flap Gate is a top-hinged one way flap gate utilised as a backflow prevention device, suitable for flood water, sewage, storm water outfall and tidal control.
AWMA’s aluminium and stainless steel, non-return, flap gate products are supplied as standard designs or tailor-made to meet specific site requirements. AWMA specialise in supplying high quality, high performance water control infrastructure for all industries.
Some features and benefits of the AWMA Flap Gate Valve:
- Effective back-flow prevention device
- Gravity and head pressure achieve automatic one-way flood, storm water or tidal flow control
- Full perimeter sealing
- Low head loss
- Dual adjustable pivot arms ensure robust operation and consistent contact
- Designed for up to 3m head pressure as standard
- Lifting lugs allow the flap gate to be raised in emergency situations
- Requires minimal civil works to install
- Custom designed to isolate any orifice including pipe and box culvert outlets
The AWMA Flap Gate range is used for many applications across all industry sectors. They are primarily used as backflow prevention devices for storm water management and to prevent ingress from tidal flows and floodwater.
For water control structures of modular segments or to suit custom sizes see AWMA Stop Logs, or for singular structures see AWMA Bulkhead Gates.
Contact AWMA today to discuss non-return gate mechanisms for your project or explore the range of other penstocks and water management systems that we offer.
Explore the links below to see some examples of projects that utilise the AWMA Flap Valve Gate (gravity gate) or contact AWMA for more information on our flood gates, flood control devices, flood barriers and all other water control and management design solutions.
