The Baier T-Handle hatch is a “No Tools Required” Hatch.
This marine hatch Has a Built in T-handle turnbar to open and Close. Unlike our Standard Hex Center bolt Hatch, which uses a separate wrench to operate, this hatch has all parts needed for it operation contained in the hatch and still remains flush to the deck. Standard equipment on many fish boats, tugs, barges, work boats, and other marine vessels and many US Navy and US Coast Guard vessels.
These hatches also feature the Baier Patented Strongback closure mechanism of securing the hatch cover to the deck. Its superiority is in its simplicity. Only two moving parts make it the strongest, most reliable, and easily serviceable watertight hatch in the industry.
Hatches Available in:
Cast aluminum – Lightweight, Strong and corrosion resistant.
Also see the
Quick Acting 4-dog model which will interchange with this hatch
Deck rings available in:
Galvanized mild steel - For welding to steel decks
Cast aluminum - For welding to aluminum decks or bolting to wood or fiberglass
Stainless Steel - For special applications.
Each hatch has an underside escape turning bar for safety. An optional turning wheel is also available.
Never lose the wrench again with the built in T-handle turnbar.
Steel coamings are also available in most common heights.
United States Patent 3,209,663
Canadian Patent 772,905