Push button escape from danger
June 1st 2008 Fortress Interlocks has
developed the AutoLokP
(power to lock) solenoid
interlock as a means of
escaping potentially
dangerous areas such as
robot cells, cold stores and
warehouse bays. Should an
operative become trapped,
the AutoLokP internal
release option can be used
to unlock the door from
inside a guarded area. By
pushing the button on the
rear of the unit, the tongue
is released 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. When
an element must be locked
in a pre-determined position
such as access to the cabin
of a gantry crane, a system
like this is ideal. AutoLokP
features 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 just by
slamming the door behind
an operator. It also features
padlock holes for lockout
procedures and an internal
release handle which acts as
an emergency stop. When
the door is closed, the slide
bar is pushed along until the
actuator tongue engages
with the Autostop unit,
turning the power on.
AutoLokP is part of the
heavy duty amGard range of
Fortress products and
suitable for category 4, high
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