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Sealing for Hydropower: Meeting the needs of power plants

23/09/2026 - posted in HYDRO

PXL SEALS designs and manufactures sealing solutions specifically for the hydropower sector, drawing on its engineering department and production facility located in Valserhône. From supplying standard hydraulic seals to designing custom solutions, PXL SEALS supports turbine and valve (...)

Tags : seals, hydropower, hydroelectric power plants, hydro, hydro seals, PXL Seals

Corner blocks or complete frames for hydraulic gates: which option should you choose?

04/06/2026 - posted in HYDRO

For hydraulic gates / sluice valves, to complement our range of linear profiles sold by length, we manufacture finished or semi-finished corner blocks and frames. The corner blocks are cast at our workshop in Valserhône in France. 1. The principle behind hydraulic gate seals Why offer (...)

Tags : hydraulic gates, hydropower, seals, PXL SEALS

Secure your hydro gates and valves with PXL HydroRubber

08/09/2025 - posted in HYDRO

What are the sealing solutions for steel-framed gates at hydroelectric plants, dams, and locks? These gates play an essential role in the safety, operation, and performance of hydroelectric structures. Their seals are subject to mechanical, hydraulic, and environmental stresses and must meet high (...)

Tags : hydropower, gates, valves, PXL SEALS, Hydrorubber

Extend the life of your Kaplan turbines with PXL SEALS blade seals

01/07/2025 - posted in HYDRO

Extend the life of your Kaplan turbines: Discover the innovative sealing solution from PXL SEALS In the field of hydroelectricity, Kaplan turbine operators understand the importance of blade sealing. Failure of these components can result in an immediate halt to electricity production, causing (...)

Tags : Kaplan seals, blade seals, PXL seals, sealing system, hydropower

Guide vane seals: specific features and solutions

15/07/2024 - posted in HYDRO

Of the various applications that require the use of seals at hydroelectric facilities, the distributors of Kaplan, Bulb and Francis turbines are the most important elements. Guide vanes are devices present at hydroelectric facilities, in the zone called the distributor which allows for regulation (...)

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