Hinged Hatch Covers for Abu Dhabi Airport from EJ

EJ Flies Into Abu Dhabi Airport On Time and On Budget

In January 2016, EJ landed a major contract for the supply of 700 hinged hatch covers for the Abu Dhabi International Airport project. The single lid covers' use in an Air Ground Lighting application made it imperative that they deliver on certain specifications.

The primary contractor Adrien De Backer (ADB) worked with EJ and Abu Dhabi Airport technicians to ensure that these covers were up to expectations. A demonstration by EJ proved beyond doubt that this product was superior in all aspects of the requirements. Features such as the lift assist function, safety arm and the opening and closing being smoother than the competitors' products made it an easy choice for Adrien De Backer.

Other more efficient features included water tightness performance, embossing with the airport's insignia, its ability to lock down and its compliance with F900 specifications. This is equivalent to Class G in Australia.

Not only was the product design customized from specs relating to the American cover design and the German locking device, the covers were then manufactured in the Picardie France foundry. The turn-around from order to delivery was exceptional and solved deadline issues for the primary contractor. The value offered by EJ on this project, exceeded that of its competitors as well.

EJ thrives on solving problems and making product that fulfills regulations and practical problems. Airports and ports are now a specialty with products that not only come up to spec, but that actually excite those who discover the ingenuity and innovation that comes innate in every EJ product. For our complete airport and port story, please contact your nearest branch of EJ or call 07 3216 5000.