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Explosion-protected safety-switch key station
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an ATEX-certified, explosion-protected safety-switch key station.
News from Processingtalk, 5 February 2010
Interlock ensures safe operation of switchgear
The Fortress Interlocks design team has worked closely with ABB to develop an interlock suitable for use on the Sace Emax circuit breaker.
News from Processingtalk, 6 January 2010
Fortress adds Slide Latch to eGard interlock range
Fortress Interlocks has introduced the Slide Latch to its eGard range of modular safety interlocks that regulate access to dangerous machinery.
News from Processingtalk, 1 October 2009
Fortress interlock enables exit from locked areas
Safety Specialist Fortress Interlocks has engineered the DM-I Door interlock that features an internal release mechanism, enabling exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked.
News from Processingtalk, 10 September 2009
E-Stop can be used with AS-i systems
Fortress Interlocks has introduced the modular E-stop (emergency stop) into its Egard range of access and control products.
News from Processingtalk, 11 June 2009
Fortress offers safe access to sludge centrifuges
Fortress Interlocks has developed a safe-access system to protect workers accessing sludge centrifuges that are used in wastewater treatment plants to remove excess fluid by spinning at high speed.
News from Processingtalk, 9 June 2009
Fortress Interlocks - latest company news
15 April 2009 - Fortress Interlocks in Wolverhampton, UK, has merged with sister interlocking company Fortress Systems in Melbourne, Australia.
News from Processingtalk, 16 April 2009
Safety interlock range expanded by Fortress
Fortress Interlocks has expanded its Egard range of safety interlocks with two modules that allow the customer to purchase a version to suit their sourcing- or sinking-current system needs.
News from Processingtalk, 18 February 2009
Fortress-interlocks protect Gordon Institute
The Gordon Institute of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) in Geelong, Australia, has installed safety interlocks from Fortress in its carpentry area.
News from Processingtalk, 15 December 2008
Fortress protect Interlocks with dustcovers
Fortress has introduced new Dustcovers for use with its mGard range of industrial safety interlocks
News from Processingtalk, 25 June 2008
Robotics company uses Fortress to ensure safety
ATM Automation has chosen Fortress Interlocks to safeguard workers at its robotics manufacturing plant in Blaby, Leicestershire and on ATM robot cells at customer sites to meet safety legislation
News from Processingtalk, 16 June 2008
Plasma torch interlocked with access door
Fortress Interlocks has installed its interlocks to enhance the protection of workers at the JRI manufacturing plant in Sheffield, while plasma spraying an artificial bone coating
News from Processingtalk, 11 June 2008
Machine control and safety functions on one unit
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a new approach in controlling access with the introduction of Safety Key lock modules to its AS-interface compatible eGard product range
News from Processingtalk, 20 March 2008
Innovative safety products at Drives and Controls
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks will be showcasing its revolutionary access and control product, eGard, at the Drives and Controls Exhibition
News from Processingtalk, 14 March 2008
Voltage switch unit improves safety and efficiency
The range of mGard trapped key safety interlocks expands with a range of 'Voltage Switching' units that prevent the removal of a gate access key whilst a machine is in motion
News from Processingtalk, 15 January 2008
Fortress introduces a configurable E-stop
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an Emergency Stop (E-stop) into its eGard range of safety interlocks that can be configured to connect to a programmable logic controller or AS-i network
News from Processingtalk, 1 August 2007
Forticrete relies on Fortress Interlocks
Forticrete has installed safety switches from Fortress Interlocks at its site in Leighton Buzzard that specialises in the manufacture of concrete roof tiles
News from Processingtalk, 20 July 2007
ThyssenKrupp safeguards workers with amGard
Fortress Interlocks has supplied German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp with amGard solenoid interlocks at its steel production plant in Duisburg, Germany
News from Processingtalk, 21 June 2007
Fortress Interlocks Queen's Award for Innovation
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has been honoured in this year's Queen's Awards for Enterprise, with an award recognising their innovation
News from Processingtalk, 22 May 2007
Adaptable module for door safety applications
The head module for the Fortress Interlocks innovative eGard safety and control system is suitable for all types of door, machine guard or screen
News from Processingtalk, 7 March 2007
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