Robust and customisable heavy duty solutions to meet the needs of all safety installations. Watch this video to learn more about this range and what solutions Fortress can offer.
Hardwired vs. EtherNet Connection - PROFIsafe & CIP Safety
PROFINET/PROFIsafe and EtherNet/IP with CIP Safety – Safety Devices
What are the benefits of networked communication via PROFINET or EtherNet/IP to the time and cost of installing your safety system?
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A completely configurable safety interlocking solution designed to meet the exact requirements of your application. Pushbutton controls, ethernet connectivity and trapped key options can all be combined together into a single unit – providing a cost efficient solution compared to separate devices.
Not sure where to start? Not a problem – our team of Fortress representatives can help configure a solution to the exact requirements of your application.
With the ability to incorporate control directly into the safety device separate elements of a control system can be combined into an interlock to offer an installation saving. Network connected products provide additional reductions in cabling and control panel I/O components. Fortress’ value is in providing custom solutions that fit the exact needs of the user – this can be through specific functionality or connectivity.
Learn about the importance of using a safety PLC in machinery safety and how it helps to ensure the correct functioning of safety-related components. Explore the different brands of safety PLCs and how to choose the right one for your facility.
Explore the role of safety relays in enhancing the safety of machinery, and learn about the benefits of using safety relays in conjunction with interlocks. Understand the factors to consider when choosing a safety relay, and contact Fortress Safety for expert guidance on selecting the right solution for your needs.
A completely configurable safety interlocking solution designed to meet the exact requirements of your application. Pushbutton controls, ethernet connectivity and trapped key options can all be combined together into a single unit – providing a cost efficient solution compared to separate devices.
Fortress amGardpro products are designed, tested and TUV approved for use in Category 4/PLe safe control systems. The robust design and high strength rating of a Fortress interlock does not require additional safety components to be mounted to the gate to meet PLe. The integration of trapped keys within the unit can restrict access or protect employees during whole body access.
🔩 When mounting to machine guarding, mounting plates can be pre-fitted to the Fortress units to reduce fixings required in installation down to two. 40mm wide variants are also available to fit narrow profiles.
Fortress offers the ability to control who can access industrial equipment safely alongside when they can access safely. Data of who, when and where from access events is collated for efficiency analysis.
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Learn about control of hazardous energy, a safety procedure that is used to prevent accidents and injuries caused by the unintended release of energy from machinery or equipment. Find out why control of hazardous energy is important and how it is implemented through the use of lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures. Get help with control of hazardous energy and machinery safety from Fortress Safety.
Learn about Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and its role in machinery safety standards. Find out what LOTO is and how it is used to prevent accidents and injuries caused by the unintended release of energy from machinery or equipment. Discover ways to enhance LOTO procedures, including alternative methods and training. Get help with LOTO and machinery safety from Fortress Safety.
Learn about safety integrity levels in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and IEC standards that address this important safety measure. Find out how SILs are used to specify the required reliability of safety functions in machinery and how to determine the appropriate SIL for a specific application. Contact Fortress Safety for help determining the appropriate SIL for your machinery.
Functional Safety: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about functional safety in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety measure. Find out how functional safety measures can help to prevent accidents and injuries caused by malfunctions or failures of machinery or process control systems. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing these measures in your facility.
Partial Body Access: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about partial body access in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that govern this important safety measure. Find out how partial body access controls can help to prevent accidents and injuries caused by unexpected start-ups or restarts of machinery. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing these controls in your facility.
Unexpected Start Up: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about unexpected start-ups in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety issue. Find out how whole body access controls and personnel keys can be used to prevent unexpected start-ups or restarts of machinery. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing these controls in your facility.
Explore the importance of hygienically rated interlocks in the food and beverage industry. Learn about the 3-A RPSCQC standards and the benefits of washdown interlocks and 3-A guarding. Contact Fortress Safety for expert guidance on configuring the right hygienic safety solutions for your needs.
Motivation to Defeat: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about motivation to defeat in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety issue. Find out how safety training, effective communication, and the design of safety equipment can be used to prevent motivation to defeat in machinery applications. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing these controls in your facility.
Machinery Risk Assessment: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about machinery risk assessment in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety measure. Find out how a machinery risk assessment can help to identify and evaluate the potential hazards associated with machinery and determine the appropriate controls to mitigate those hazards. Contact Fortress Safety for help performing a machinery risk assessment in your facility.
Risk Reduction Measures: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about risk reduction measures in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety measure. Find out how risk reduction measures can help to reduce the likelihood and severity of accidents and injuries caused by machinery and how to determine an acceptable level of risk. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing risk reduction measures in your facility.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Learn about the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) in the context of machinery safety standards in the United Kingdom. Find out how PUWER specifies the requirements for the design, construction, and use of work equipment and the responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to safety. Get help with PUWER compliance from Fortress Safety, an expert in machinery safety standards.
Performance Levels: Understanding Safety Requirements in Machinery Applications
Learn about performance levels in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that address this important safety measure. Find out how performance levels are used to specify the safety requirements for machinery and how to determine the appropriate performance level for a specific application. Contact Fortress Safety for help determining the appropriate performance level for your machinery.
Whole Body Access: Ensuring Safety in Machinery Applications
Learn about whole body access in the context of machinery safety standards, including the ISO and B11 standards that govern this important safety measure. Find out how whole body access controls can help to prevent accidents and injuries caused by unexpected start-ups or restarts of machinery. Contact Fortress Safety for help implementing these controls in your facility.
Presence Sensing in Machinery Safety: Ensuring Safe Work Environments
Learn about the importance of presence sensing in machinery safety and explore different types of presence sensing devices, including safety matts, safety laser scanners, and safety radar scanners. Find out about alternative methods, such as safety keys, that can be used to ensure the safety of workers in machinery applications.
Machine Guarding: Ensuring Safety in the Workplace
Learn about the importance of machine guarding in ensuring safety in the workplace and explore different types of machine guarding. Find out how machine guarding is used in conjunction with interlocks to provide an extra layer of protection for workers.
Learn about the importance of using a safety PLC in machinery safety and how it helps to ensure the correct functioning of safety-related components. Explore the different brands of safety PLCs and how to choose the right one for your facility.
Explore the role of safety relays in enhancing the safety of machinery, and learn about the benefits of using safety relays in conjunction with interlocks. Understand the factors to consider when choosing a safety relay, and contact Fortress Safety for expert guidance on selecting the right solution for your needs.
Understand the differences between safe and non-safe machine controls and how to choose the right solution for your needs. Explore a range of machine control options including E-Stops, safety reset buttons, two-hand controls, and more. Contact Fortress Safety for expert guidance on configuring the right machine controls for your application.
AS-interface: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency with AS-i Technology
Explore the technology of AS-interface and how it can be used in interlocks and machinery safety devices to save on installation costs and provide other benefits. Learn about the simplicity and reliability of AS-interface, and how it allows for real-time monitoring and control. Contact Fortress Safety for expert guidance on configuring AS-interface for your safety system.
Explore the benefits of industrial safety protocols that use industrial Ethernet, including CIP Safety, Ethernet/IP, Safety over EtherCAT, and Profisafe. These protocols offer a number of benefits, including improved safety, high-speed communication, real-time control, and easy integration with other systems. Contact Fortress Safety to learn more about how these protocols can enhance the efficiency and safety of your operations.
Improve machinery safety with trapped key interlocking systems. Fortress Safety has application experts to help with specific machinery safety requirements.
Improve machinery safety with interlocks. Fortress Safety has application experts to help with specific machinery safety requirements. Safety. Our team has extensive experience in the field of machinery safety and can provide the guidance and support you need to keep your workers safe.
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