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Fortress Interlocks

148-150 Birmingham New Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 6NT
UK

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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 Manufacturingtalk, 11 June 2009

Fortress develops scissor hasp for machine safety

Fortress Interlocks has introduced the Lockout scissor hasp for locking off dangerous machinery in the workplace.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 October 2008

Interlocks safeguard robotics system operators

Fortress' eGard interlocks protect a robot cell when an operator wants to gain access as he must turn and remove a key, which shuts down the power to the protected area.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 2 June 2008

Safety interlocks protect against plasma spraying

Fortress Interlocks has installed its interlocks to improve the protection of workers against plasma-arc spraying by interlocking the plasma torch with a vacuum vessel door.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 8 May 2008

Machine control and safety functions combined

Safety key lock modules combine any machine controls with safety controls on hazardous machinery and equipment, providing a complete access control system.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 17 March 2008

Voltage switching unit betters safety, efficiency

Voltage switching units that prevent the removal of a safety gate access key whilst a machine is in motion and is far more efficient than an alternative fixed timer system.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 January 2008

Safety switches guard furnace workers

Fortress Interlocks has supplied ThyssenKrupp with amGard AutoLok safety switches to regulate access to the battery area of the Schwelgern furnaces that melt iron ore.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 22 June 2007

Fortress wins queen's award for innovation

UK manufacturer of safety interlocking equipment, including for hazardous areas, Fortress Interlocks, has been officially recognised for its innovation.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 22 May 2007

Safety and control system rotates 360 degrees

The head module for Fortress Interlocks' innovative eGard safety and control system rotates through 360 degrees and is suitable for all types of door.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 15 March 2007

Modular system controls machinery access

Machinery safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an AS-interface (AS-i) control and safety base module for its eGard system.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 15 December 2006

Machine guard idea wins 'Green' Innovation Award

Fortress' eGard, a product which combines machine safety and control modules in one flexible unit, has gained the prestigious 'Green' Innovation Award.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 October 2006

Fortress wins 'Green' innovation award

Fortress Interlocks has won the prestigious 'Green' Innovation Award at this year's innovation and Design Excellence Awards (iDEA) against strong competition.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 17 October 2006

Internal release adaptor safeguards operators

An Internal Release adaptor for Fortress Interlocks amGard range of modular safety gate switches provides an internal release function for safety and access key installations.

News from Manufacturingtalk, 14 September 2006

Access and control system is simple to install

Unlike gate switches and machine controls, access and control system can be installed on machinery guarding in minutes - providing huge cost and time saving for machinery guarding suppliers.