Single pull macgregor type hatch cover.pdf - Cochin University of ...
Single pull macgregor type hatch cover.pdf - Cochin University of ...
Single pull macgregor type hatch cover.pdf - Cochin University of ...
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2.4 LIFT AWAY<br />
2.4.1 Description<br />
Figure 2.4 Lift away <strong>type</strong> <strong>cover</strong>s<br />
Source: - Walter Vervloesem - IMCS<br />
Lift-away <strong>hatch</strong> <strong>cover</strong>s for use on the weather deck are divided into two<br />
categories as follows: .<br />
SINGLE-PANEL COVERS: MULTI-PANEL COVERS:<br />
single-opening abreast with longitudinal joints .<br />
multi-opening abreast with transverse joints .<br />
<strong>Single</strong>-Panel <strong>type</strong>s comprise one <strong>cover</strong> for each opening i.e. there are no joints. They<br />
are normally specified for bulk carriers in the case <strong>of</strong> single opening abreast, and for<br />
cellular containerships in the case <strong>of</strong> multi-opening abreast configurations.<br />
Multi-Panel <strong>cover</strong>s comprise several separate panels for each <strong>hatch</strong> opening.<br />
They are used for cellular containerships in the case <strong>of</strong> longitudinal joints, and for<br />
multipurpose cargo ships and heavy cargo tonnage in the case <strong>of</strong> transversal joints<br />
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