Hatch covers cover and protects the cargo in the cargo spaces. Hatch covers close off the hatch opening and makes it water-tight.
Hatch covers of ships are designed to be efficient and cost-effective, as an initial investment and during service, and at the same time should suit the demands of the various types of cargo vessels.
The major objective of hatch covers on ships is to prevent water ingress into the cargo hold and protect the goods from being damped and damaged.
Hatch covers also act as a barrier to the ship’s internal structure by enduring the green water loads in extreme weather, which can damage the internal structure of the ship due to corrosion
Sponge rubber
- Mostly used on side rolling and folding hatch covers
- Consists of a solid skin with a sponge rubber core
- Standard compression: 12mm
- Produced to guarantee a long life time
Sliding rubber
- Mostly used on large vessels with folding hatch covers
- Consists of EPMD material
- Standard compression: 12mm
- Produced to guarantee long life time
