Cylinder for activating the outlet contactor

HAINZL is supplying a total of eight cylinders for a major pumped storage power plant in Australia. The large cylinders were designed by HAINZL and are used to control the outlet gates. The outlet gates allow or prevent the flow of water. The power plant will be commissioned in 2025.

Technical details and scope of delivery:
MAIN GATE:

• Piston ø 480mm
• Rods ø 240mm
• Stroke 5400mm
• Lifting force: 3250kN = 325to
• with stroke measurement, stainless steel piston rod, mechanical locking in cylinder base

 MAINTENANCE GATE:

• Piston ø 100mm
• Rods ø 60mm
• Stroke 1760mm
• Lifting force: 70kN = 7to
• Stainless steel piston rod, mechanical locking in cylinder base