Access Hatch Solutions

Custom access hatches manufactured in Phoenix, NY feature hot-dip galvanized frames with epoxy aggregate coatings that provide 300 lb. per sq ft pedestrian-rated fall protection while seamlessly blending with sidewalk aesthetics.

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Brockton, MA
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Hatch frame

Made in Phoenix, NY these innovative access hatches provide solutions to even the most restrictive entry locations. Featuring an epoxy aggregate solution which both blends the appearance to the sidewalk for aesthetic purposes and the anti-skid feature allows for ease of movement and safety. Custom or “off the shelf” hatches display many safety features, including safety orange aluminum grates which are built in to protect the operator from falling in as maintenance and visual inspections are performed, forming skirts and chains.

This product provides 300 lb. per sq ft non-traffic, pedestrian rated fall through protection will last for many years to come.

The hatches will provide safe access to underground utilities in Brockton, MA. Coated with processed rock and sand, the anti-skid epoxy aggregate will act as a safety feature for those walking down the street and the color match to the sidewalk allows for a seamless aesthetic. This product provides 300 lb. per sq ft non-traffic, pedestrian rated fall through protection will last for many years to come.

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