Amwell's telescoping valves offer fast, easy and accurate control of sludge draw-off or decant from settling tanks or other sources. Our telescoping valves give you control and dependability.
Choose from standard valve sizes from 3” to 24” diameters and your choice of manually operated or motor controlled units. Motorized units offer control from remote locations. Slip tubes are made of stainless steel construction, in sizes from 3” through 24” diameters. Motorized and manually adjusted valves are available in all sizes. Motorized units offer fast, easy control from remote locations. Units are available with either rack and pinion or ACME threaded operating stems with hand wheel operators.
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For comprehensive product specifications, drawings and additional options for any system, contact your local Amwell Representative or call our corporate office at 630-898-6900.
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