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Machine Safety Components
News Release from: Fortress Interlocks | Subject: E-stop AS-i
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 August 2007
Safety interlocks receive E-stop upgrade
eGard is a modular system that simply clips together and provides a vast number of options including the addition of stop and start switches, indicator lights or gate switch modules.
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an emergency stop (E-stop) into its eGard range of safety interlocks that can be configured to connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC) or AS-i network The E-stop AS-i enabled has only one flexible cable that clips the E-stop and base connector together for easy installation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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eGard is a modular system that simply clips together and provides a vast number of options including the addition of stop and start switches, indicator lights or gate switch modules.
It is designed to fit straight on to a standard extruded aluminium machine guarding without the need for additional brackets.
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The corrosion-resistant body is designed for Category 4, high risk applications and complies with international standards.
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