Function and Description
PROTEGO® gauge hatches types PF/K, PF/TK, and PS/KF are used as lockable gauge nozzles which are only opened for gauging or sampling. Otherwise, they are tightly closed.
The gauge hatches PROTEGO® PF/K, PF/TK, and PS/KF mainly consist of housing, gauging nozzle lid, and gauging nozzle bracket. The housing is equipped with stainless steel gauging marks as standard.
In the pedal-operated version PROTEGO® PF/TK, the gauging nozzle pedal is connected to both the housing and the bracket.
Data Necessary for Specification
Stored product
Tank material
Tank nozzle DN (mm or inches)
Flange connection type
The flange Connection is to EN 10692-1, Form A. Optionally, the Connection flange can be made according to any international standard.
Design Types and Specifications
Depending on the intended use the following designs are available:
Gauge hatch with flange, design I and II | PF/K |
remaining open | „I“ |
automatic cover closing | „II“ |
Gauge hatch with flange and pedal | PF/TK |
Gauge hatch with flange nozzle, design I and II | PS/KF |
remaining open | „I“ |
automatic cover closing | „II“ |
Gauge hatches for welding to the tank are available as types PROTEGO® PS/K and PS/TK. A separate data sheet is available.
Gauge Hatches can for instance be used in combination with the Manual gauge devices type PROTEGO® H/P or wih the gauging and sampling device PROTEGO® VP/HK.
Gauge Hatches can be applied on tanks with floating roof.
