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Hinged Assisted ARES 900 Ductile Access Hatch D400 class
ARES 900 – Ductile Iron Access Hatch – 400 kN | EN 124-2 Certified
The ARES 900 is a compact, durable, and cost-effective ductile iron access hatch featuring a solid top cover rated 400kN according to EN 124-2 standards. Designed for demanding infrastructure environments, ARES 900 combines robust performance with smart safety innovations, ensuring smoother, safer, and more reliable access to underground structures.
Key Features and Advantages
- Integrated spring-assisted lifting for effortless opening
- Automatic gravity pawl blocking system for enhanced safety
- Secure self-locking mechanism with ductile iron locking bar
- Certified D400 class suitable for carriageways and road traffic
- Identification and customization options to match specific project requirements
- EPDM gasket
Applications
- Runway lighting management systems for airports
- Urban and industrial infrastructure projects
- Water and wastewater networks
- Utility chambers
Why Choose ARES 900 Access Hatch ?
- Durable ductile iron construction built for long-term performance
- Compliant with EN 124-2 400 kN load standard
- Enhances worker safety with smart mechanical safety features
- Cost-effective and compact design ideal for constrained environments
- Customizable to meet project-specific requirements
Clear opening (mm) : 900×900
Clear opening (mm)
- 900×900
Main features
Self-locking by means of ductile iron bar “Pushed & Slammed”.
Safety blocking device with automatic gravity pawl
Stainless steel springs.
Certification
Complies with the requirements of EN-124-2 standard. Third-party certified with TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH mark.
Place of use
D400 medium traffic flow (standard) : Carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas, for all types of road vehicles – Road tested. (T3) _ Urban Speed (50Km/h. max)
D400 dense traffic flow (option) : Carriageways of roads (including pedestrian streets), hard shoulders and parking areas, for all types of road vehicles – Road tested.
Material
Hatch Cover and frame : Spheroidal (ductile) cast iron EN-GJS-500-7.
Finished by water based black paint, environmentally friendly.
Gaskets : EPDM Monobloc.
Fasteners : Stainless steel / cast iron.
SOVAL - Multi-network ARES access cover
Drawings and dimensions
Safety blocking
At the opening, automatic safety blocking to prevent accidental cover closure.
Effortless closing
Effortless closing by only rising the device.
Automatic closure with elastic beam «Pushed – Slammed».
Badging & Logo
- 1no badging area for customization of 450 x 250 mm with an insert plate made of powder-coated cast iron (color of your choice).
- 2no badging areas available for customization of 180 x 40 mm with additional stainless steel plates.
Cable-pass
2no dedicated cable-pass areas are pre-equipped on the ARES cover and can be quickly opened (breakable cast iron).
