Function and Description
PROTEGO® gauge hatches PS/K and PS/TK are used as lockable gauge nozzles which are only opened for gauging or sampling.
The gauge hatches PROTEGO® PS/K and PS/TK mainly consist of housing, gauging nozzle lid, and gauging nozzle bracket. As a standard, the housing has stainless steel gauging marks.
In the pedal-operated version PROTEGO® PS/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 1092-1, Form A. Optionally, the connecting 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 welding nozzle, design I and II | PS/K |
remaining open | „I“ |
automatic cover closing | „II“ |
Gauge hatch with welding nozzle and pedal | PF/TK |
Gauge hatches with flange are available as type PROTEGO® PF/K, PF/TK and PS/KF. 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 welded on tanks with floating roof.
