Vertical Blades:
Composed of high tensile, high load bearing, abrasion
resistant virgin polymers (Extra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) with added releasing
agents. Hydrothane's employs a unique profile molding process to assure
material consistency and quality throughout.
Horizontal Tie Rods:
Produced from ultra high strength protruded fiberglass rod.
Our rods allow the rack to flex with high loads yet return to the original form
after the load is released. Rods are 1-1/4" (32 mm) with a smooth unmachined mid
section and threaded ends.
Blade Spacers:
Protruded EHMW Polyethylene tubes cut to the customers
specifications for blade clearance.
End Nuts:
Injection molded nylon with a tapered internal thread.
The end nuts will self-tighten as they are screwed in place. Once in water the end
nuts will absorb a small amount of water to expand and lock into place on to the tie
rod. No need for additional set pins or other positive means of fixation.
Installation:
As with any water intake installation, adequate horizontal
support beams must be present or the racks can be mounted to a frame and slid into place.
Hydrothane design engineers will advise you on specifics of support structure.
The racks are bolted to the supporting structure using U-Bolts, welded plate
or other means of positive fixation.
