fitting new hatch seals

[sytuppenny]

We need to fit some new seals to our hatches, we have the rubber stuff, but do we need a special adhesive, or can we just use standard sealant? Thanks

 

[nigelhudson]

Depending upon your type of hatch it is unlikely that you will need sealant at all. The new seal should fit into a keyway in the frame and should be fitted dry so that it can be replaced at a later date. This is certainlly the case with our GEBO hatches.

 

[homa]

I changed my hatch seals 2 years ago (CANPA) - round section and square section seals - and was recommended by the supplier to use a contact adhesive such as Evo stick.

FWIW We use Evo stick on all our hatch seals at work.

 

[sytuppenny]

Thanks for the info.