How Shear Gates and Mud Valves Support Wastewater Treatment

Managing Sludge and Solids

The 700 Series from Whipps, Inc. provides specialized flow control solutions for applications where sludge, sediment, solids, and debris create conditions that conventional water control equipment may not be designed to handle. The series includes the Model 703 Shear Gate and Model 706 Mud Valve, with each product serving a distinct role in demanding water, wastewater, and industrial environments.

 
Both products are manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel selected for long-term performance in challenging environments. Operational flexibility is also built into the 700 Series. Depending on project requirements, the equipment can be operated manually using a T-wrench or configured with electric actuation where automated operation is required.

Flow Control Equipment

Model 703 – Shear Gate

The Whipps Model 703 Shear Gate is engineered for applications where sludge, solids, and debris can interfere with gate closure. The gate’s edge travels through accumulated material as the gate closes, providing dependable isolation where conventional gates may struggle. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials and available with manual T-wrench or electric operation, the 703 is designed for long-term service in demanding wastewater and irrigation environments.

Model 706 – Mud Valve

The Whipps Model 706 Mud Valve provides dependable control of drainage and discharge from tanks, basins, and other structures where sludge and settled solids accumulate. Its stainless steel construction is designed to withstand heavy water loads and demanding wastewater environments, while manual T-wrench and electric actuation options provide operational flexibility. The 706 offers a straightforward, durable solution for controlling low-point discharge in treatment and industrial applications.

We Specialize in Being Customized

As with other Whipps water control equipment, the 700 Series can be customized for both standard and non-standard applications. Dimensions, operating arrangements, materials, and installation requirements can be adapted around the needs of the structure and application, allowing the equipment to integrate into new construction or existing infrastructure.

The Whipps, Inc. 700 Series provides specialized water control equipment for applications involving sludge, sediment, solids, and debris. The Model 703 Shear Gate uses its slide to shear through accumulated material during closure, while the Model 706 Mud Valve provides controlled drainage and discharge from tanks, basins, and other structures where solids collect. Both products feature corrosion-resistant materials, customizable configurations, and manual or electric operation options for dependable performance in harsh water, wastewater, and industrial applications.

See the Shear Gate and Mud Valve in Action

Whipps, Inc. is the manufacturer to turn to for dependable, custom-fabricated flow control equipment engineered to meet the specific requirements of our clients. Check out our Youtube channel and social media to see our shear gates, mud valves, and many other gates animated inside a wastewater treatment plant. There you can see the gates open to release water in a precise manner and watch the gates close to seal water and other fluids into a specific area. Find out more about these high-quality gates in our brochures found online.

📒 Video of Shear Gates and Mid Valves in WWTP
📒 View the 700 Series Brochure