Pilz PITestop range of E-STOP push-buttons
13 December, 2012Suitable for worldwide use, PITestop meets all the relevant international standards and regulations such as EN/IEC 60947-5-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-5 and EN ISO 13850.
Euchner CES and CET series safety switches
11 December, 2012The CES and CET series safety switches have been designed for use on decentralised machine systems.
Fortress Interlocks amGard Pro safety gate switch interlocks
06 July, 2012Fortress Interlocks has further developed its amGard range of heavy-duty safety gate switch interlocks to create amGard Pro.
Banner Engineering illuminated E-Stop button
29 May, 2012The Banner Engineering illuminated emergency stop pushbutton combines status indication and safety in one unit.
Banner Engineering EZ-Light TL50 beacon tower light
04 February, 2012Banner Engineering's EZ-Light TL50 beacon tower light is a hybrid of the company’s TL50 tower and K50 beacon lights. Similarly to the company’s alternative TL50 models, the beacon tower is segmented and may be ordered with up to four different coloured LED lights - red, yellow, green or blue - which allows several messages to be conveyed at once. These segments can easily flash or rotate their bright signals, in addition to displaying a solid ON indication.
Fortress Interlocks PV+ pneumatic safety interlocks range
21 March, 2011 byFortress Interlocks has redeveloped its Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+) unit into a modular design that allows the configuration of an array of valves, trapped key interlocks and key switches in any combination.
Wieland Electric SNH emergency stop buttons
25 February, 2011 bySNH emergency stop buttons from Wieland Electric have been approved by TÜV and for the North American market in accordance with UL/CSA and satisfy the relevant standards EN ISO 13850 of EN60947-5-1 and EN60947-5-5.
Leuze electronic MLD 300 and MLD 500 series multiple light beam sensors
17 December, 2010 byLeuze electronic has released the multiple light beam safety device (MLD) range, including a three-beam transceiver system, as well as traditional receiver-transmitter type systems. MLD has various integrated features such as fully integrated muting controller that requires no programming, EDM and integrated start/restart interlock.
Fortress Interlocks bespoke safety interlock products
29 October, 2010 byFortress Interlocks offers customers bespoke products in addition to its fixed range of safety interlocking products. For unique applications the company has the flexibility to custom build integrated interlocks to specifically meet customer safety access needs.
Pilz PSENslock non-contact safety gate systems
25 May, 2010 byThe PSENslock non-contact safety gate systems are designed to be a safe alternative to existing mechanical technology. With an electromagnetic holding force of up to 1000 N, PSENslock units prevent swing gates and sliding gates from being opened unintentionally. The actuator is manipulation proof, providing added safety.
Euchner MGB interlocking gate guard system
25 May, 2010 byThe Euchner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.
ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain
25 May, 2010 byThe ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain is designed for the protection of machine tools. With its small housing and minimal dead zone, it is suitable for applications where space restrictions exist.
Robotics safety
28 February, 2010Major technological advances have ushered in a new age of robotics, in which once-futuristic visions have either become realities or are on the horizon. Yet despite breakthrough applications in areas ranging from manufacturing to medicine, robots carry risk.
amGard option pod with keyswitch
16 November, 2009 bySafety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for the company’s amGard range of modular safety gate switches. The option pod ensures an operative can only enter a potentially hazardous area when it is safe. It prevents inadvertent restart of the machinery while they are in there, and a second pod inside the area can be used to initiate safe robot programming using the key.
Door interlock with escape release
29 September, 2009 byFortress Interlocks has released the DM-I door interlock that features an internal release mechanism that allows exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked.
