Shand & Jurs 95000 Series Mechanical Gauge Hatches

For tank farm engineers, terminal operators, and inspection planners, the Shand & Jurs 95000 Series provides a graduated family of manual tank access closures, letting specifying engineers match the hatch to the tank’s operating pressure and vapor control requirements rather than over-buying or under-specifying a single universal design.

Unlike approaches that install one pressure-compatible hatch on every tank regardless of service, the 95000 Series spans from open-access thief hatches (95004, 95010, 95011, 95014) through pressure-compatible clamped closures (95021, 95050), so containment level and resealing consistency are matched to the tank’s actual envelope.

All models mount to threaded or flanged nozzles and allow sampling, temperature measurement, and manual gauging without disturbing conservation vent operation when properly selected. Body material options across the series include aluminum, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel, and bronze.

Models 95021 and 95050 have their own dedicated datasheets with full specification detail. Model selection directly determines resealing consistency, allowable internal pressure, and the degree of vapor release permitted during gauging events.

Features

Series spans open thief hatches through pressure-compatible clamped covers, letting specifying engineers buy only the containment level the tank actually requires.

Flexible and metal-seat sealing options across the series maintain stable tank pressure behavior between gauging events at the selected containment level.

Supplemental venting capability ranges from none to 3.5 oz/in² across the series, supporting secondary relief where tank architecture requires it.

Clamped configurations (95021, 95050) maintain closure on pressure-controlled tanks where open thief hatches would leak continuously during normal operation.

Aluminum, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel, and bronze bodies with model-dependent hardware selections match corrosion, spark, and product-compatibility requirements.

Threaded or ANSI Class 150 flanged connections across the series support existing tank nozzle patterns without requiring nozzle modification.

Applications

Manual Tank Gauging: Routine dip-and-sample procedures across petroleum, chemical, and low-pressure storage, matched to the specific tank's sealing and pressure requirements.
Product Sampling: Thief sampling on atmospheric and pressure-compatible tanks, with hatch selection driven by the required level of vapor containment during access.
Custody Transfer Tanks: Manual gauging access where emissions accountability and transfer-audit repeatability both matter, using pressure-compatible clamped models where appropriate.
Additive Tanks: Smaller tanks carrying higher-value or higher-volatility stocks where the selected sealing method directly affects product retention and emissions reporting.
Low-Pressure Storage: Working storage tanks operating at conservation-vent breathing pressures, matched to open or clamped hatch variants per emissions strategy.
Routine Inspection Service: Sites with high-cycle inspection routines, selecting clamped designs where operator-dependent sealing would otherwise drive chronic vapor loss.

Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Device Type

Manual tank access closures (95000 Series)

Models

95004, 95010, 95011, 95014, 95021, 95050

Nominal Sizes

3″ (95004); 6″, 8″ (95010, 95011); 4″, 6″, 8″ (95014); 4″–12″ (95021)

Mounting

Threaded or ANSI Class 150 flange

Pressure Capability

None to pressure-compatible, depending on the model

Supplemental Venting

None to 3.5 oz/in²

Operation

Manual or foot-actuated

Body Materials

Aluminum, Carbon Steel, 316 Stainless Steel

Seal Types

Metal seat or flexible seal

Hardware

Stainless Steel / Brass (model dependent)

Functions

Gauging, sampling, and temperature measurement

Family Options

Locking provisions; S-hook / thermometer support; ATEX configurations; material selections (Aluminum, Steel, 316SS, Bronze); soft goods selections; threaded or flanged connections

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Contact Support

If you have questions not covered here, please contact the Cognesense support team for assistance.

How do I choose between the models in the 95000 Series?

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Model selection is driven by the tank’s operating pressure and required vapor containment. Open thief hatches (95004, 95010, 95011, 95014) suit atmospheric tanks where minor vapor release during access is acceptable; clamped pressure-compatible models (95021, 95050) suit pressure-controlled or emissions-critical tanks where resealing consistency matters. Cognesense applications support can assist with selection.

Which models have their own dedicated datasheets?

Models 95021 and 95050 have dedicated datasheets with full specification detail. The 95000 Series datasheet describes the family-level selection logic and shared features; model-specific performance data for the pressure-compatible variants lives in the individual datasheets.

What materials and hardware options are available across the family?

Body material options across the series include aluminum, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel, and bronze. Soft goods and hardware selections are model-dependent and chosen to match stored product, corrosion service, and any spark-reduction requirements for classified areas.

Are ATEX configurations available?

Yes. ATEX configurations are available across the series for installation in classified areas. Locking provisions and S-hook / thermometer supports are also available family-wide to match site-specific gauging practices and security requirements.

What mounting options does the series support?

All 95000 Series models mount to threaded or ANSI Class 150 flanged tank nozzles, supporting common existing tank nozzle patterns without nozzle modification. Specific sizes and connection types vary by model.

What does 'supplemental venting' mean across the series?

Certain 95000 Series models incorporate a supplemental venting function, providing a secondary relief path during abnormal pressure rise. Capability ranges from none to 3.5 oz/in² depending on the model. Supplemental venting supplements, rather than replaces, a primary conservation vent or P/V valve.

Summary

With over a century of tank-safety heritage inside Cognesense, the Shand & Jurs 95000 Series is chosen when tank farms need graduated access closures matched to each tank’s actual operating envelope rather than a single universal hatch. The series spans open thief hatches through pressure-compatible clamped covers, letting specifying engineers align containment level, resealing consistency, and vapor release against the real tank requirements. Across petroleum, chemical, and low-pressure storage, the 95000 Series is trusted wherever you need to measure, monitor, and protect what matters most.

95000 Series Mechanical Gauge Hatches