Corner Plates
Shipyards
Hopper barge new-build hardware
Weld-ready cast-steel deck fittings for new hopper barges — corner plates, dished heads, kevels and chocks delivered as-cast for fast, safe welding.
The challenge
Barge yards build in series. Fittings have to arrive on time, in the right quantity, and ready to weld without grinding off paint — every hour saved per hull multiplies across the build.
What we supplied
- Cast-steel corner plates (50–90 lb) and dished heads for barge corners.
- Kevels from 36" to 48" (UMC-48A, 36A, 159A) along the gunwales for coupling and checking.
- Closed chocks to keep line low on deck and stop it riding up on bitts.
- All ASTM A27 castings supplied as-cast — no surface paint — for quick, easy and safe weldability.
The result
Standardized fittings across the series, just-in-time deliveries matched to the yard schedule, and fewer prep steps before welding.
Products in this project
Corner Plates
Small Cast Steel Barge Corners
Dished Heads
Dished Heads
Kevels & Cleats
Kevels | 36", 42", 48" | Cast Steel
Double Bitts
Double Bitts | 8", 10" | Cast Steel
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