Fortress tGard is the configurable machine guarding and controls solution that can be quickly specified from a range of catalogue elements to meet your requirements.
tGard Products are configured to order in a 40mm metal housing for simple mounting in a variety of manufacturing and automation applications.
What Features Does tGard Have?
The tGard range hosts an extensive range of emergency stops, pushbuttons, lamps and selector switches which can be built as a standalone, fully customisable pushbutton enclosure or as a part of a configurable guard interlock solution (with or without guard locking).
Fortress also offers ergonomic actuator and handle options that can be specified alongside escape release elements and trapped keys. Keys can be used to restrict access only to key holders or to provide a personnel safety key so that the guard cannot close behind the operator in a whole-body access application, reducing the risk of unexpected restart.
tGard Customisability
Our tGard stacks can go from one to ten bays, so you can fit in your exact machinery safety needs into one device. Having control at the gate can save downtime as you can restart and request to enter your machine more quickly. By having you controls, interlock, e-stop and more in one device save on installation costs and time as well. See some example options for the bays below:
tGard is very quick and easy to install when directly mounting to aluminium profiles or flat surfaces via the two mounting holes at the top and bottom. Back of panel mounting is also possible to reduce the need to wire to separate control components in a larger control panel assembly.
Configurations can be specified with M12 or M23 connector options and can be ordered with the correct mating cable in a variety of lengths. AS-I safe solutions are also available.
Common tGard Configurations
When there is unlimited choice and customisability it can become a bit overwhelming. Check out some common configurations of the tGard range to get some inspiration for the kind of interlocks you can create with this customisable medium duty interlock range.
✅ All of Fortress’ tGard products are suitable for applications up to SIL2 Cat.3 PLd and are delivered pre-wired and pre-tested as standard.
✅ New integrated RFID option to have a high-level coded actuator with more than 1000 variations, allowing guard monitoring up to Cat. 4, PLe.
✅ Efficient installation achieved on aluminium profiles, flat surfaces and back of panels without the need for mounting plates.
✅ tGard can be installed with just two fixings and a pre-wired connection, whilst also being available as a Self-wired unit.
✅ Compact metal bodied system that allows the configuration of various safety interlocking products and machine controls, to your application’s requirements.
✅ All buttons, lamps and switches can be engraved with text or symbols based on your needs. Our engravings make it clear to a user exactly what different controls do in your specific application, allowing much easier use. Keys and other non-control elements can be labelled with a separate engraved legend plate mounted to the unit.
✅ Easily integrate an emergency stop and non-safe I/O
✅ Interlock with guard locking options available
✅ Customisable operator controls can be specified upon order and engraved to your specification. Delivered pre-wired and pre-tested.
✅ Option for Escape release mechanisms to be specified
✅ Suitable for 24V control systems
✅ Range of hinging, sliding and ergonomic actuators, the head easily rotates for flexibility on site
✅ Non-masterable & masterable lock options
✅ Aluminium construction utilising metal componentry for long lasting operation and actuator retention forces of 2,500N. Also Rated to IP65.
Approvato da TÜV SÜD per soddisfare la Cat. 3, PLd
✅ All of Fortress’ tGard products are suitable for applications up to SIL2 Cat.3 PLd and are delivered pre-wired and pre-tested as standard.
RFID option to meet Cat. 4, PLe
✅ New integrated RFID option to have a high-level coded actuator with more than 1000 variations, allowing guard monitoring up to Cat. 4, PLe.
Quick & Easy Installation
✅ Efficient installation achieved on aluminium profiles, flat surfaces and back of panels without the need for mounting plates.
✅ tGard can be installed with just two fixings and a pre-wired connection, whilst also being available as a Self-wired unit.
Fully configurable to your requirements (Including engravings)
✅ Compact metal bodied system that allows the configuration of various safety interlocking products and machine controls, to your application’s requirements.
✅ All buttons, lamps and switches can be engraved with text or symbols based on your needs. Our engravings make it clear to a user exactly what different controls do in your specific application, allowing much easier use. Keys and other non-control elements can be labelled with a separate engraved legend plate mounted to the unit.
All the features you need, combined into one unit
✅ Easily integrate an emergency stop and non-safe I/O
✅ Interlock with guard locking options available
✅ Customisable operator controls can be specified upon order and engraved to your specification. Delivered pre-wired and pre-tested.
✅ Option for Escape release mechanisms to be specified
✅ Suitable for 24V control systems
✅ Range of hinging, sliding and ergonomic actuators, the head easily rotates for flexibility on site
✅ Non-masterable & masterable lock options
Robust, durable design
✅ Aluminium construction utilising metal componentry for long lasting operation and actuator retention forces of 2,500N. Also Rated to IP65.
How do you buy a tGard?
Fortress utilises a complex part numbering system that allows you to configure our tGard units to meet your exact requirements in almost any application.
To get the most out of our products and utilise the wide range of tGard features that we offer, it a great idea to familiarise yourself with our part numbering system.
If you would like to learn more about configuring and ordering our products, please click the button below to view our “How To Buy” page.
Alternatively, if you are already familiar with Fortress’ tGard range, you can simply click the link below to use our product configurator.
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