Civil Cylinder Applications

We create lasting solutions to highly complex hydraulic challenges in civil applications.

Lock barriers for coastal protection, hydroelectric power plants, or locks: for centuries, people have tried to control and use the forces of water. While the vision remains, the methods are getting better and better as technology evolves. Van Halteren Technologies built an extensive know-how in hydro engineering solutions of any size and capacity. With our extensive experience and deep understanding of all automation technologies, we help our clients make sure that these projects go into operation on time and function reliably.

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Special features

Extreme resistance against corrosion, scratch and wear
First class seal- and bearing configuration
Integr. measuring system, with or without redundancy
Submerged solutions possible
Mechanical locking system
Integrated oil reservoir possible
Special options for low temperature operations
Oil supply through piston rod possible

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Power Generation Cylinders

Generating power from dams is an important, environmentally-friendly way to produce power. A radial gate, also called a tainter gate, is commonly used in dams and other power generation machinery. The distinct large hydraulic tainter gate cylinders Van Halteren Technologies are used to open and close the gate smoothly. Because technology is constantly changing and improving, Van Halteren Technologies uses the newest cylinder measuring system to get the exact positioning of the tainter gate cylinders. These large hydraulic cylinders have a build-in mechanical locking system, ensuring that the radial gates stay closed when they need to be closed.

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Bottom Outlet Cylinders

Bottom outlet cylinders for civil applications are hydraulic components commonly used in infrastructure projects such as bridges and dams.

Bottom outlet cylinder	Example
Piston diameter	450 mm
Piston rod diameter	150 mm
Stroke length	15,415 mm
Function	Closing / opening bottom outlet

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Ship Lock Cylinders

Van Halteren Technologies has automated the gate drives in a high number of locks around the world, including the world's largest hydro-engineering projects: the Three-Gorges Dam in China, and the locks on the Panama Canal. For mega-projects such as these, Van Halteren Technologies bundles resources from its worldwide production and development network under the coordination of local specialists.

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Miter Gate Cylinder

Miter gate cylinders are hydraulic or pneumatic systems used in civil engineering projects, particularly in water management infrastructure like dams and navigation locks.

Miter gate cylinder	Example
Piston diameter	300 mm
Piston rod diameter	160 mm
Stroke length	3,700 mm
Function	Closing / opening gates

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Moveable Bridge Cylinders

Because bridges connect places and people, facilitating transport and trade, movable bridges must fulfill special requirements: they must be reliable and durable, yet flexible. Our hydraulic systems combine high operational reliability and power density, along with compact design, fatigue strength, minimal maintenance, and excellent controllability. Like no other drive technology.

In a similar vein, the bulk material and handling industry relies on hydraulic systems that share the same principles of reliability, durability, and flexibility to efficiently manage the movement and transportation of goods.

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