Sunday, April 8, 2018

Roof Hatch Manufacturers


KeeHatch Roof hatch railing system was the first who invented railing system in 1999 and received a patent #6167659 for their contribution in the industry in 2002 by U.S patent office. The KeeHatch Roof hatch manufacturers are engineered to qualify for Occupational Safety and health administration (OSHA) standards and building codes which directly attaches to the roof areas using an interior ladder, service stair or ship stair. It also provides substantial grab rails for safe passage of exiting and entering the hatchway. There are different individual sizes ladder available to provide an accessible way to install or remove large pieces of equipment from a building. More than 80 models have been designed to satisfy different customers with their needs and to protect any roof access hatch. Most of the products are ready for the shipment, and the company also caters special orders within 10 working days.

Quality material

KeeHatch roof hatch manufacturers system is produced by galvanized pipe 1 ¼” ID, A53 Grade B seamed pipe or galvanized, 1 5/8” OD A500 seamed tube. Railing fittings are used Kee Klamp® numbers 10-7, 15-7, 26-7, 45-7, 76-7, 77-7, 78-7, 121-7, 162-7, and 161-7 as responded. The chain is 3/16” proof coil ASTM specification including zinc plated with a quick link on fixed end. The self-closing gate, if selected, is designed considering heavy duty galvanized tubing with a sure-close adjustable torsion system. Pipe ends and tops are plugged with Kee Klamp 77-7 plastic fitting. Bolts and washers are 3/8” x 2 ½” grade Z, zinc plated. Finish galvanized. Railing can be painted if desired.

KeeHatch Roof Hatch Railing Installation

Railing system is installed with mounting hardware for mounting on the curb and with detailed manual. The installation process will take 1 hour when attaching to pre-punched railing. We recommend attaching to the hatch counter flashing where possible.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

The essential protection from fall given by installing Roof Hatch Railings

Roofs are integral part of any structure whether it’s a residential house or a commercial factory. Roofs protect the interior of the house or factory from excessive heat, rain, winds and dust. There are different types of roof designs according to the design specifications but in all structures, roofs are built for strength and durability.

Roofs are not best place for workers in factories and industries as they have to work from high elevated places. An open roof can be hazardous and cause of numerous accidents. Roof hatch railings are important safety measure that prevents workers from falling through unprotected roof opening and edges. Injury from falls are one of the common type of accidents occurring in the factories. A worker can either sustain a minor bruise or broken and dislocated bones in some situations. 

Occupational safety and health administration or famously known as OSHA is also quite strict when it comes to worker safety on rooftops. OSHA has set certain rules and certified many safety products which should be used to prevent any injury and inconvenience. OSHA defines that an open roof cover is like a ‘hole in the roof’ and it should be covered. Roof hatch railings are specially designed for roof surfaces. The rail posts and sections are solidly built from galvanized steel and fittings are made of sturdy aluminum.

Roof hatch railings are modular in design and can be either permanently or temporary placed at jobsites. The railings are made in standard designs but can be custom built according to customer’s requirements. The railings are powder coated and known to last long and withstand weather conditions such as heat, rain and dust. The roof hatch railings are easily installed on roof and does not damage the roof surfaces. The roof hatch railings safety system are integrated with self-closing gates which allow worker easy movement and stability.