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Single pull macgregor type hatch cover.pdf - Cochin University of ...

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CHAPTER 5-SINGLE PULL MACGREGOR TYPE<br />

HATCH COVER DESIGN<br />

The <strong>hatch</strong> <strong>cover</strong> must be safe to operate, and it must be cost effective, both as an<br />

initial investment and in service, i.e. the maintenance cost has to be low and the<br />

service lifelong. Furthermore, the design <strong>of</strong> the <strong>hatch</strong> <strong>cover</strong> must suit the various<br />

general arrangements <strong>of</strong> vessels.<br />

<strong>Single</strong> <strong>pull</strong> <strong>cover</strong><br />

1. Rising track.<br />

2. Panel side chains.<br />

3. Falling track (behind coaming).<br />

4. Balancing roller.<br />

5. Eccentric wheel.<br />

6. Screw cleat.<br />

7. Wheel guide rail.<br />

8. Compression bar.<br />

9. Coaming bar, Coaming stiffener.<br />

10. Coaming <strong>hatch</strong> stay.<br />

Figure 5.1: <strong>Single</strong> Pull MacGregor Type Hatch Cover<br />

Source: Internet<br />

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