Straddle Carriers – Gantry Access
At Fortress we have provided solutions across many different industries to help reduce risk in applications that involve working at height. Straddle Carriers have different methods of accessing the control position of the carrier. In the case where parking gantries are used a Solenoid Interlock with built in control is a perfect solution to prevent an operator from inadvertently accessing or egressing the carrier at the wrong point in time.
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Standards Article - Unexpected Start-Up
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amGardpro Heavy Duty Interlock
A Solenoid Interlock is a perfect solution to prevent an operator from inadvertently accessing or egressing the carrier at the wrong point in time. With the option to build control directly into the interlock this helps to reduce installation costs.
Gantry Access Applications
To see more on our solutions showing safe mounting and dismounting for Gantry Access, follow the link below to our Automated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes application.
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