08 Jul The Benefits of Custom Engineering in Water Control
Custom Water Control Solutions Designed Around Your Project
No two water control projects are exactly alike. Existing infrastructure, hydraulic conditions, available space, and operational requirements all vary from one facility to the next. That’s why standardized equipment isn’t always the best solution. At Whipps, Inc., we specialize in designing and manufacturing custom-engineered water control equipment built specifically to meet the unique demands of each project.
Why Custom Engineering Matters
Whether upgrading aging infrastructure or constructing a new facility, engineers often face challenges that off-the-shelf products simply weren’t designed to solve. Existing concrete structures may have unusual opening sizes, pipelines may require specialized mounting configurations, or operating conditions may demand materials capable of withstanding corrosive environments and high hydrostatic pressures.
Rather than forcing a project to fit a standard product, Whipps, Inc. designs each solution around the project itself. This approach helps reduce field modifications, simplifies installation, and provides equipment that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure.
Built to Meet Your Exact Requirements
Every water control structure manufactured by Whipps, Inc. is engineered to meet the specific needs of the application. Customization options include:
- Opening dimensions for virtually any size or shape
- Stainless steel or aluminum construction options
- Multiple mounting configurations, including wall-mounted, embedded, and channel-mounted designs
- Manual, electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic operators
- Rising stem and non-rising stem configurations
- Standard or high-head pressure designs
- Custom stem lengths and extension stems
- Project-specific sealing arrangements and actuator options
Whether the application requires a compact slide gate for a treatment basin or a large sluice gate designed for high-pressure service, each product is manufactured to perform reliably within its intended operating conditions.
More Than Just Slide Gates
While custom slide gates and sluice gates remain some of our most recognized products, customization extends throughout the entire Whipps product line. Our engineers design and manufacture stop logs, stop gates, telescoping valves, flap gates, butterfly valves, weir gates, and mud valves that can all be tailored to fit unique site conditions.
Many projects combine multiple product types into a complete water control system, allowing owners and operators to manage flow safely and efficiently throughout their facilities. Because every product is manufactured in-house, our engineering, machining, fabrication, and assembly teams work together to ensure every component meets the project’s specifications before it leaves our facility.
Built for Long-Term Performance
Customization should never come at the expense of quality. Whipps products are manufactured using corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel and are designed to meet applicable AWWA standards. Low leakage performance, durable UHMW sealing systems, precision-machined components, and robust fabrication practices help ensure reliable operation for decades in demanding municipal, industrial, flood control, irrigation, hydropower, and environmental restoration applications.
Engineering Solutions That Fit
For nearly 50 years, Whipps, Inc. has partnered with consulting engineers, municipalities, contractors, and industrial facilities to solve complex water control challenges. Our goal has always been to design our water control equipment around those professionals’ concerns. When your project requires more than a standard catalog product, Whipps delivers custom-engineered water control equipment designed to fit your infrastructure, your operating conditions, and your long-term performance goals.
Let’s Design the Right Solution Together
Whether you’re replacing existing equipment or designing an entirely new water control system, our experienced team is ready to help develop a solution tailored to your project. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your project with custom-engineered water control solutions that deliver exceptional performance and reliability. Trust Whipps, Inc. to provide the expertise and quality you need for your water management project.