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AquaLOCK® Portal — Flood Protection Gate

Robust gate for flood protection for driveways and underground garages.

AquaLOCK® Portal for Property Entrances

Robust gate for flood protection for driveways and underground garages – effective for entrances up to 5 meters wide.

Effective Barrier Solution for Property and Garage Entrances

The AquaLOCK® Portal delivers powerful flood protection for entrances up to 5 meters wide and 1.2 meters high, keeping 99.9% of water out. It protects driveways and underground garages, which are particularly vulnerable to costly flooding, with a versatile and user‑friendly design that ensures reliable performance when it matters most.

Key Advantages of the AquaLOCK® Portal

  • Flood protection up to 1.2 m
  • Inward or outward opening
  • Independently certified performance
  • Durable, fire‑galvanized steel
  • Easy friction‑bolt operation
  • Any RAL color available
  • One‑day installation

Flexible Flood Protection with Inward or Outward Opening

Choose the AquaLOCK® Portal that fits your property layout—opening inward or outward. Both versions feature a robust, vandal‑resistant design and offer opening angles of 95° or 180°. The optional locking system operates easily with a standard door handle, providing convenient and secure flood protection in any configuration.

Inward Opening: Maximum Security

The inward‑opening AquaLOCK® Portal delivers maximum protection with a heavy‑duty locking system engineered to withstand extreme water pressure. Each locking bolt is easy to operate manually, and an optional central locking mechanism lets you secure all bolts simultaneously for fast, reliable safety.

The outward‑opening AquaLOCK® Gate

Outward Opening: Maximum Flexibility

The outward‑opening AquaLOCK® Portal offers maximum flexibility by folding neatly along the wall to save space. When painted to match its surroundings, it blends in seamlessly and can be closed quickly and securely in an emergency.

Certified and Tested for Maximum Safety

AquaLOCK® Portals are certified through rigorous testing by leading institutions, ensuring proven high‑level protection. In performance tests, a 4,000 × 1,800 mm gate achieved an exceptional leakage rate of just 0.95 liters in 24 hours, surpassing the requirements of ift Guideline FE 07/1‑2005. In real‑world conditions, natural sediment in floodwater often reduces leakage even further. AquaLOCK® Portals are available in widths of up to 5 meters.

Custom‑Made for a Perfect Fit

AquaLOCK® Portal are individually fabricated based on precise on‑site measurements, ensuring an exact fit and long‑lasting flood protection. Their high‑strength construction and advanced sealing technology can be tailored to any architectural style—with customizable materials, RAL colors, and surface finishes.

FAQ – AquaLOCK® Portal Flood Protection Gate

The AquaLOCK® Portal is a robust flood protection solution designed to safeguard entrances, buildings, and infrastructure from water intrusion. The referenced product page highlights strong engineering, safety considerations, and high‑quality flood protection technology.

The system is developed with a strong focus on safety, durability, and engineering precision. The referenced information emphasizes long‑lasting components, robust construction, and high‑quality technology designed for demanding environments and professional applications.
These characteristics help ensure consistent protection during heavy rainfall, storm surges, and rising groundwater.

Yes. The product information shows that the system is designed for use in building entrances and can be implemented in diverse environments requiring reliable flood protection.

Yes. The system is engineered for flexible integration into various architectural structures.
Based on the product page, the system is aligned with building entrances and infrastructure where strong flood protection is needed.

The system is suitable for defense against:

  • Heavy rainfall and pluvial flooding
  • Rising groundwater and backflow
  • River flooding
  • Stormwater surges