The Freeman Marine Model 30-H (2452 Series) is an extra heavy-duty hinged round deck hatch featuring a massive 30-inch (762 mm) clear opening and stainless steel dogging mechanism as standard. Designed for true flush mounting, it integrates seamlessly into the deck surface, preventing tripping hazards and eliminating standing water or debris accumulation around the coaming.
The large 30-inch diameter provides exceptional clearance for heavy machinery servicing, gear handling, and personnel escape with full safety gear. The heavy-duty integrated hinge holds the large cover plate securely captive during opening, providing critical safety in demanding offshore conditions. Featuring Freeman's field-proven compression sealing technology, a resilient gasket fitted in the coaming groove seals tightly and 100% watertight against the flat machined underside of the cover plate. Compression seal hatches resist severe mechanical loads and do not require external coaming drain tubes.
Key Features & Benefits:
- 30" (762 mm) clear opening – maximum round opening for machinery access, heavy gear handling, and escape trunks.
- Hinged cover plate – securely retained during opening for operator safety and control.
- Compression seal design – clean coaming base without water traps or vulnerable sealing edges.
- Premium stainless steel dogging mechanism as standard for superior strength and corrosion resistance.
- Rugged marine-grade cast aluminum cover plate with quick-acting central closing mechanism.
- Available as a complete unit with weldable ring (aluminum or steel) or as a replacement cover plate only.
Available Configurations (select above):
- Complete unit with aluminum deck ring (Part No: 2452-0006)
- Complete unit with steel deck ring (Part No: 2452-0007)
- Cover plate assembly only, without deck ring (Part No: 2452-1001)
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