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Hatchtite Cover Testing Device

Model Hatchtite Economy, Hatchtite Premium

Portable ultrasonic instrument for watertightness testing of cargo hatch covers on bulk carriers, locating leaks exactly.

Description

Hatchtite is a lightweight, robust ultrasonic instrument for testing the watertightness of cargo hatch covers on bulk carriers. Unlike hose and chalk tests, it identifies the exact location of a leak and indicates when the required compression has been achieved.

Key features

  • 5-year calibration period
  • Operated by a single crew member
  • Testing possible with cargo on board
  • IP66
  • Premium version adds 2 microphones, rechargeable batteries and leather cases

Applications

Routine and pre-loading hatch cover tightness testing on bulk carriers and general cargo ships, and inspection of hatch cover seals.

Specifications

IP ratingIP66
Calibration period5-year

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