ARES-900 | Heavy-Duty Hinged Lift-Assisted Ductile Iron Access Hatch, E600

ARES-900 | Heavy-Duty Hinged Lift-Assisted Ductile Iron Access Hatch – 600 kN | EN 124-2 Certified

The ARES-900 is a compact heavy-duty ductile iron access hatch designed for demanding infrastructure applications subject to high wheel loads. Certified to load class E600 in accordance with EN 124-2, it provides a robust and reliable access solution for ports, airports, industrial areas and underground utility networks.

The solid-top ductile iron cover is hinged and equipped as standard with stainless steel mechanical-spring lift assistance. Its automatic safety blocking device prevents accidental closure, while the Slam-Lock system provides convenient operation.

The 900 × 900 mm clear opening and compact design make the ARES-900 particularly suitable for underground structures where high load capacity, operator safety and ease of access are required.

 

Key Features and Advantages

  • Stainless steel mechanical-spring lift assistance for easy operation
  • Automatic safety blocking device with gravity hook
  • Slam-Lock system with ductile iron locking bar
  • Integrated knock-out cable-pass areas for on-site cable routing
  • Custom badging and identification options
  • One-piece EPDM gasket

 

Applications

  • Airport runway lighting systems (AGL : Airfield Ground Lighting)
  • Ports, airports and other areas subject to high wheel loads
  • Urban and industrial infrastructure
  • Water and wastewater networks
  • Underground utility networks and chambers

 

Why Choose ARES-900 ?

  • Heavy-duty ductile iron construction for long-term performance
  • Certified to load class E600 in accordance with EN 124-2 for areas subject to high wheel loads
  • Integrated lift assistance and automatic safety blocking
  • Compact 900 × 900 mm clear opening
  • Customisable to suit project-specific requirements

Clear opening (mm) :

  • ARES-900 : 900 x 900

Clear opening (mm)

  • ARES-900 : 900 x 900 mm

Main features

  • Stainless steel mechanical-spring lift assistance for easy operation
  • Automatic safety blocking device with gravity hook
  • Slam-Lock system with ductile iron locking bar
  • Integrated knock-out cable-pass areas for on-site cable routing

Certification

Complies with the requirements of EN-124-2 standard. Third-party certified with TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH mark.

Place of use

E600 : Areas imposing high wheel loads, e.g. docks, aircraft pavements.

Material

  • Hatch Cover(s) : Ductile Iron EN-GJS-500-7. Finished by water based black paint, environmentally friendly.
  • Hatch Frame : Ductile Iron EN-GJS-500-7. Finished by water based black paint, environmentally friendly.
  • Gasket : One-piece EPDM
  • Fasteners / Hardware : Stainless Steel / Ductile Iron.

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Drawings and dimensions

Table and references

Code
Description
Clear opening (mm)
A (mm)
B (mm)
H (mm)
Weight (kg)
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38155
ARÈS
900 x 900
1130
980
102
224

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).

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