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Fortress Interlocks' E1 Extracted Key Adaptor ensures that the door to hazardous machinery cannot be opened without removing the safety key(06/07/2011)
Fortress Interlocks has added its new E1 Extracted Key Adaptor to the amGard range of modular safety gate switch interlocks. The E1 has been designed to ensure that the door to hazardous machinery cannot be opened without removing the safety key, and the machinery cannot then be restarted until the key is returned. Fortress has achieved this by designing a mechanism that traps the actuator in the head until the key is removed which then allows... [more]
DM-I Door interlock allows exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked(04/01/2010)
Fortress Interlocks has engineered the DM-I Door interlock that features and internal release mechanism that allows exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked. The DM unit is mounted on the outside of the guard allowing normal entry and exit using a Fortress Key. The DM-I unit is fitted to the doorpost and allows operators to enter through one access point and exit through another in multi-access applications. The DM-I features a ... [more]
Fortress Interlocks safeguard workers at ATM Automation robotics manufacturing plant(22/07/2008)
ATM Automation has chosen Fortress Interlocks to safeguard workers at its Robotics manufacturing plant in Blaby, Leicestershire and on ATM robot cells at all customer sites where they are designed to ensure cells are safe for operators and meet all safety legislation. Fortress’ eGard interlocks protect a robot cell. When an operator wants to gain access he must turn and remove the key from the unit holding the door closed. This action shuts do... [more]
Fortress Interlocks Voltage Switching units save time and increase safety(29/01/2008)
Fortress Interlocks has extended its range of mGard trapped key safety interlocks by introducing a range of Voltage Switching units that prevent the removal of a gate access key whilst a machine is in motion. Voltages on a machine are generated even if the power has been switched off and the machine is in its run-down cycle. The VS units from Fortress monitor the voltage on the windings of the machine’s motor, in addition to any shorts or open... [more]
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