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Hydro-Brake® Vortex Flow Control

Hydro-Brake® Vortex Flow Control

The Hydro-Brake® Vortex Flow Control is a specially designed vortex flow control valve which provides water quantity management for stormwater drainage systems. Its unique vortex flow technology effectively and reliably controls discharge flow across a wide range of operating conditions and applications from small individual plots to large sewer networks.

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Hydro-Brake® Vortex Flow Control

The Hydro-Brake is used to maximize savings on new construction projects by reducing stormwater detention volumes. It is also an economical retrofit solution. Hydro-Brake can be installed in over-discharging ponds and catch basins to restrict the outflow without requiring the construction of additional detention volumes.

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Features

Cost-Effective

Reduced stormwater storage volumes mean up to 50% savings in project storage costs

Versatile

Available in wall-mounted or floor-mouted geometries

Advanced Design

Area of opening is 3 to 6 times larger than an equivalent orifice

Ease of Maintenance

Self-activinating with no moving parts or power requirements

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Resources

For more specifications and installation information, download the complete product guide.

Quick Installation

" In my 35+ years of working on bridges, I was completely amazed at how quickly this 'Bridge-In-a-Box' was installed and how everything lined up to perfection. I would highly recommend this product to other MD's. "

Greg Griffin, Griffin Contracting Ltd.

Superior Support

" The Armtec team proved responsive and dealt promptly and effectively with engineering design issues as the project evolved. "

Herb Wilson, Vice President, Polaris Minerals

Trusted Partner

" Armtec proved to be an extremely competent, professional, and responsive partner throughout the design and construction schedule providing detailed shop drawings, technical support, timely fabrication and delivery, and construction oversight. It was our pleasure to have Armtec on the team, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together again. "

Robert H. Yauger, P.E., Gannet Flemming Inc.

Industry Benchmark

" The quality of material and after sales service provided by Armtec has been the catalyst for our long-standing relationship. Armtec’s CSP Pipe and Multi Plate Culverts are the benchmark standard within the industry. Armtec have strongly contributed toward the success of many of CME’s past projects and we will continue working together, improving infrastructure that benefits our local communities. "

Mark Thompson, Coastal Mountain Excavating Ltd.

Optimizing Productivity

" The Armtec Bridge Plate went together very well – productivity wise it was great! "

Gary Simson, Newport Structures Ltd.

Staying on Schedule

" Delivery of the Multi Plate tunnel components was timely and in accordance with our agreed schedule. I was very pleased with all aspects of the relationship with Armtec. "

Herb Wilson, Vice President, Polaris Minerals

Sustainable Solutions

" It was a pleasure dealing with Armtec in this complex project. Through the entire delivery process, from tender, design, installation and final approvals, all Armtec staff were extremely professional and always willing to assist. The end results for Westhills was a cost effective solution that respected the key environmental sensitivities of Parkdale Creek. Many thanks to the Armtec team! "

Matthew Pike, Development Engineer, Westhills Land Corp.

Helpful and Detailed

" Armtec has been very helpful on the Pueblo Viejo project, not only during the detailed engineering and construction, but as well during the feasibility phase, when not a lot of details were available ... I look forward to working with Armtec again on future Fluor Mining projects. "

Timothy Chan, Fluor Mining and Minerals

Project Services

Armtec provides complete engineering design services for structures and accompanying products. Provide us with your requirements and let us do the rest!