Express access control (1st October 2011)

Fortress Interlocks is now offering 3-5 day express despatch on engraved products in its mGard, amGard and eGard safety range.

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Get a handle on intuition (1st August 2011)

Fortress Interlocks has introduced a safety EH door handle as part of its amGard range of safety interlocks.

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Key adaptor (1st August 2011)

Fortress Interlocks has added its new E1, Extracted Key Adaptor, to the amGard range of modular safety gate switch interlocks.

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Hygienic area interlock (1st August 2011)

Fortress Interlocks has added the DMSK to its DM (door module) robust modular access interlock range. The DMSK is a stainless steel single door interlock specially designed for hygienic areas and suitable for all type

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Modular pneumatic (1st April 2011)

Fortress has redeveloped its Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+) unit into a modular design that allows the configuration of an array of valves, trapped key interlocks and key switches in any combination.

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Make the switch to one operation (1st February 2011)

Interlocks has integrated a key switch function into key exchange units, making it possible to isolate the power and release access keys in one operation.

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Customised interlocks for specialist applications (1st November 2010)

In addition to its fixed range of safety interlocking products, Fortress Interlocks offers bespoke equipment, providing the flexibility to custom-build integrated interlocks to meet specific customer safety access needs

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Hygienic access (1st October 2010)

Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks will be showcasing its new DMSK door interlock on Stand 206 at Health & Safety 10 North at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton in October.

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Lock in hygiene (1st September 2010)

Fortress Interlocks has introduced the DMSK into its DM (Door Module) robust modular access interlock range. The DMSK is a stainless steel single door interlock specially designed for hygienic areas and suitable for all

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Emergency stop (1st June 2010)

A modular Emergency Stop (E-stop) is the latest addition to Fortress Interlock's eGard range of access and control products. The E-stop module can simply be combined with any controls, switches and/or interlocks of the

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Integrated switch function (1st May 2010)

Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has integrated a key switch function into key exchange units, making it possible to isolate the power and release access keys in one operation.

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ATEX certified (1st March 2010)

Industrial safety specialist, Fortress Interlocks, has introduced an ATEX Certified, explosion protected safety switch key station. The CPS4STOPXP key station is designed to release keys used to control mechanical door

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Bespoke interlock (1st February 2010)

The Fortress Interlocks design team has worked closely with ABB to develop an interlock suitable for use on the SACE Emax circuit breaker. Fortress has considerable expertise in designing complex switchgear interlocking

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Robust slide latch (1st October 2009)

The new eGard Slide Latch from Fortress is a robust door locking device, for both hinged and sliding doors, that features an integrated tongue so it can be used in conjunction with key modules, safety switches and machi

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Escape route (1st October 2009)

The new DM-I Door interlock from Fortress Interlocks features an internal release mechanism allowing exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked.

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Modular stop (1st July 2009)

A modular Emergency Stop (E-stop) is the latest addition to Fortress Interlock's eGard range of access and control products. The E-stop module can simply be combined with any controls, switches and/or interlocks of the

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New modules (1st May 2009)

Fortress Interlocks has expanded its eGard range of safety interlocks with 2 new modules that allow the customer to purchase a version to suit their sourcing or sinking current system needs.

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Operatorssafeguarded (1st February 2009)

ATM Automation has chosen Fortress Interlocks to safeguard workers at its robotics manufacturing plant in Leicestershire and on ATM robot cells at all customer sites.

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Entrapped safety system (1st February 2009)

The Gordon Institute of Technical and Further Education, in Geelong, Australia has installed safety interlocks from Fortress to ensure the safety of staff and students in its carpentry area.

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  Provides means of escape (1st December 2008)

Fortress Interlocks has developed the AutoLokP (power to lock) solenoid interlock to provide a means of escape from potentially dangerous areas such as robot cells, cold stores and warehouse bays.

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Dangerous machinery secured (1st December 2008)

New from Fortress Interlocks is Lockout Scissor Hasp for use in locking off dangerous machinery in the workplace.

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Means of escape (1st December 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.

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For access and control (1st December 2005)

Kitchen furniture maker, Paula Rosa, has installed Fortress Interlocks’ eGard as part of a new guarding and interlocking system at its plant in West Sussex.

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SAFETY WITH TOTAL ACCESS AND CONTROL (1st April 2005)

Identifying a need for an intelligent, modular access and control system for machinery guarding applications, Fortress Interlocks has developed eGard.

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INTERLOCKS WITH ROTARY SWITCHES (1st October 2004)

The range of mGard trapped key safety products from Fortress Interlocks has been extended.

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One network system (1st February 2004)

Now available with Safety Key and Access Key adaptors, Fortress Interlocks AmGard AS-i range of heavy duty machinery access control products connect directly to AS-i Safety at Work control networks.

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