Below is a Mini Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) used for ‘Click & Collect’ in superstores, bringing automation even closer to the customer. With more processes becoming automated we need to predict delays, which could impact productivity, and how we can overcome these. Breakdowns caused by a fallen box can… Continue reading Mini ASRS
Industry Expertise Sectors: Warehouse Automation
Trapped Key ASRS
This ASRS safety application is achieved entirely though trapped key, meaning there is no wiring required to the gates of each aisle of the system. A panel of several key switches are wired to the system but are kept in one place, though this method means that access can be relatively slow it… Continue reading Trapped Key ASRS
Logistics Overview
Automated Palletizer
Palletising cells require fast access, as boxes can fall relatively often and can cause errors or even damage goods with machines carry on without realising it. So having controls at the gate provides that fast response time when an operator sees a box fall or be misplaced. While you may want… Continue reading Automated Palletizer
Conveyor Control Systems
Conveyor safety can be very hard to implement with potentially miles of rollers to protect. Cabling can become an issue too with miles of thick cabling being both expensive and a nightmare to install. At Fortress, to help address this, we have our safety rated ethernet control units able to put the conveyors… Continue reading Conveyor Control Systems
AGV Control Stacks
AGV’s or Autonomous Guided Vehicles, are becoming increasingly common within Logistics. An embedded control stack within an AGV performs the important function of allowing a person local to an AGV some control over the unit. At Fortress Safety our control stacks are not only there to fit onto static systems controlling… Continue reading AGV Control Stacks
Depalletiser – 3PL
Depalletisers are crucial machines in the logistics and warehousing sector and are an extremely efficient tool in removing various types of goods from pallets. Due to the nature of the robotic arm, a depalletiser has the potential to cause serious harm to machine operators or maintenance personnel if they are not correctly safeguarded. The Fortress… Continue reading Depalletiser – 3PL
Automated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes
Ports are a hide and seek nightmare for safety officers, with huge dangerous spaces where large cranes operate, it is essential that they are fenced off. These areas are so large that presence sensing is not viable, making a safety key system the best way to keep people safe when accessing the areas… Continue reading Automated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes
Conveyor Safety
Learn about the importance of conveyor safety in warehouse automation and get tips and resources to help make your conveyors safe. Fortress Safety has application experts who can help you with application specific machinery safety requirements.
Palletizer Safety
Protect your workplace and employees by implementing proper Palletizer safety measures. Fortress Safety has application experts who can help you with all of your machinery safety needs.
