Interlocks

Fortress is a solution provider and our extensive product offering and interlocking experience allows us to provide unique solutions for all safeguarding applications.

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Major products

1) Key Interlock Systems (mGard)

What is mGard?

mGard is the premier range of modular robust trapped key interlocks for heavy duty applications. Trapped key interlocking is a tried and tested method of mechanically safeguarding dangerous machines and hazardous processes, and is suitable for use up to SIL 3 (EN/IEC 62061), Category 4 and PLe (EN/ISO 13849-1). It is called “Trapped Key”…

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2) Safety Gate Switch Interlocks (amGard)

What is amGard?

amGard is the ultimate range of modular safety gate switch interlocks, for heavy duty applications. Its modular construction allows easy configuration. amGard provides total electro-mechanical solutions for practically any safeguarding application up to SIL3 (EN/IEC 62061) Categpry 4 and PLe (13849-1).

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3) Access & Control Systems (eGard)

What is eGard?

eGard is the new totally modular approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment. A compact access and control system has been developed that enables a selection of configurations including mechanical trapped key interlocks, electrical safety gate switch interlocks and electrical operator controls, either as separate devices or integrated into one device.

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