Universal Hinge - Applications

Chiller Condenser Covers and Bonnets	Most, if not all, manufactures of chillers recommend cleaning the tubes of the chiller condensers at least annually. In locations where the chiller is utilized for a sizeable portion of the year, such as the southern sections of the United States, it may be desirable to clean the tubes more often. Clean condenser tubes provide superior performance and reduce the chiller's energy consumption. The Universal HingeTMbrand Bolt-on Hinge provides a safe, efficient method to open and close the condenser channel covers and bonnets in order to access the tubes for cleaning.
Heat Exchanger Covers and Bonnets	Chemical plants, petro-chemical plants, refineries, pharmaceutical plants, food processing plants, pulp and paper plants, water treatment plants and power plants all contain heat exchangers that require periodic tube cleaning. As with chiller condensers the Universal HingeTMbrand Bolt-on Hinge provides a safe, efficient method of opening and closing the channel covers and bonnets on these heat exchangers.
Manways on Pressure Vessels	Many pressure vessels require periodic inspection to ensure that the vessel is sound and remains suitable to contain its rated pressure. These vessels often contain manways that afford access to the vessel. Most often these manways include covers that are simply bolted to a mating flange. These covers must be opened to gain access to the vessel interior and can be cumbersome to manage using old methods. The Universal HingeTMbrand Bolt-on Hinge can be installed on these manway covers to provide a simple, easy, and safe access to the interior of the vessel.
Manways on Atmospheric Tanks and Vessels	Not all vessels are pressure vessels. Many are atmospheric vessels and are used to store a variety of products. It is often necessary to inspect the interior of these vessels and tanks to ensure that the products they contain do not leak into the environment. Manways are employed on these vessels and tanks to provide access to the interior. Wherever manway covers are found, the Universal HingeTMbrand Bolt-on Hinge can safely and easily open and close these covers.
General Access Covers	Please take a look in your plant or facility. Do you have any covers that require periodic opening? Perhaps you have a manway cover on a turbine exhaust hood, a demineralizer, a deaerator, a storage tank, a condensate tank, or any other cover that you wish to open. The Universal HingeTMbrand Bolt-on Hinge may be a safe solution worthy of your consideration

Universal Hinge Applications