The Greenbrier Companies and Shur-Co are proud to introduce the Tsunami Hatch™ automated cover. This innovative system eliminates the need for loading personnel to climb a covered hopper before, during or after loadings. This pivotal change drastically improves worker safety and terminal efficiency, increasing rail’s competitiveness with trucking.
Why Choose Tsunami Hatch™
Introducing the Tsunami Hatch™
Tsunami Hatch™ an Innovative System
Tsunami Hatch™ by Greenbrier & Shur-Co.
Features
- Lightweight & flexible automated trough hatch cover with one-piece seal.
- Ice-breaking mechanism to improve cold weather functionality.
- Exceeds S-2037 standards for durability, UV stability and weathering requirements.
- Exceeds S-2037 “Dollar Bill” gasket compression, penetration, flexure, fatigue, obstructed closure and gasket securement requirements.
- Available on new railcar builds and after-market retrofits.
Tsunami Hatch™ is available on new, Greenbrier-built covered hoppers or as an aftermarket part that may be installed on retrofitted hoppers utilizing existing hinge brackets. Want to learn more?