Means of escape
December 1st 2007 The AutoLokP (power to
lock) solenoid interlock has
been introduced by Fortress
Interlocks to provide a
means of escape from
potentially dangerous areas
such as robot cells, cold
stores and warehouse bays.
The unit's internal release
option can be used to
unlock the door from the
inside of a guarded area
should an operative become
trapped. Pushing the button
on the rear of the unit
releases the tongue from the
actuator head and the door
can be opened.
The AutoLokP solenoid is
continuously energised, but
when the power is cut the
actuator is released.
The unit has a stainless
steel Slide Bar with an
actuator at the head that
can be used on both hinged
and sliding doors. The slide
bar design ensures that the
power cannot be turned on
simply by slamming the door
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