Uflex Hatch Lifts

Uflex Hatch Lifts: Engineered Solutions for Marine Engine Access

When it comes to reliable electromechanical hatch actuation, Uflex has established itself as a trusted name in the marine industry. The company's hatch lifts combine robust engineering with thoughtful design features that address the unique challenges of marine environments, particularly for boaters who need effortless access to engine compartments, peak tanks, and storage hatches.

AV and AVL Series: Purpose-Built for Marine Conditions

Uflex AV and AVL hatch lifters feature anodized aluminum and stainless steel construction designed specifically for the marine environment. These electromechanical actuators are especially designed for marine use on pleasure boats, delivering the corrosion resistance and durability that saltwater and harsh conditions demand. The systems can lift up to 265 lbs in single actuator applications and 530 lbs in dual installations, providing substantial lifting power for even heavy engine hatches.

What distinguishes Uflex's approach to hatch actuation is the integration of practical safety features. The AV series has a unique feature that allows the hatch to be lifted in the event of a power failure such as a dead battery, ensuring you're never locked out of critical engine compartments when electrical systems fail. The internal self-locking mechanism maintains position at any point in the travel range, preventing accidental hatch closing during service work.

Locking Technology for High-Performance Applications

For boaters operating high-performance vessels, Uflex offers the AVL series with integrated locking capability. The AVL "Locking Version" is recommended for high performance boats where the hatch could open inadvertently while underway. This feature provides peace of mind during aggressive maneuvering or rough sea conditions, preventing potentially dangerous hatch movement at speed.

Uflex manufactures its hatch lifts in multiple stroke lengths to accommodate various hatch geometries and installation requirements. They allow full or partial opening and closing of heavy engine hatches, peak tanks, hatch beams and similar applications, with precise control through simple switch activation. The systems include mounting hardware and can be configured for single or dual actuator installations depending on the weight and size of your specific application.

The Uflex Marine Legacy

As part of a broader marine controls portfolio, Uflex's hatch lift systems reflect the company's decades of experience serving the marine industry. The same engineering principles that have made Uflex a leader in steering and control systems carry through to their hatch actuation solutions—reliability, marine-specific design, and practical functionality that addresses real-world boating challenges. Whether you're maintaining a center console fishing boat or a luxury cruiser, Uflex hatch lifts deliver the dependable performance marine applications demand.