Fortress Safety Product
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Fortress Safety provides life-saving solutions, protecting people and equipment in industrial workplaces globally. We are experts in machinery safety and interlocking, and a global provider of robust safety solutions for the manufacturing sector.
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Clamps, Compliance / Alignment Devices, and Control Components Clamps, Compliance / Alignment Devices, Control Components, Controls, End of Arm Tooling, Grippers, I/O, Industrial Controls, Positioning Slides / Linear Units, Power Devices, Power Transmission, Actuators & Mechanics, Safety Products, and Sensors & Feedback Devices
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Safe Control of Power Is Not Just Limited To Electrical Systems
What can go wrong with hydraulics and pneumatics?
Fluid power through hydraulics and pneumatics is a reliable and highly accurate method to apply, move and remove loads. With all systems, a level of risk is presented as fluid power holds a load in the transition between motions; the primary motion to apply the load and the secondary motion to remove that load.
If hydraulic and pneumatic pressure is lost during this transition, failure modes can result in unexpected and unpredictable motion and if operators are nearby, serious injury.
The most common causes of failure in pneumatic and hydraulic systems are:
- Hydraulic fluid or internal wear generated contamination
- General abrasion
- Heat aging
- Moisture and condensation
- Poor lubrication
How can unpredictable and unexpected motion be prevented with safety valve technology?
The Fortress Fluidsentry offers a range of market-leading safe pneumatic and hydraulic isolation products designed for Category 4 Performance Level e applications.
Other Products from Fortress Safety
Osbourn - Blocking Devices for Interlocks and Light Curtains
Supplementary safety devices to prevent unexpected start-up. Compatible with a wide range of interlocks on sliding (IBL-S) or hinged (IBL-H) guards, as well as light curtains (PBL). With no need for wiring, designed to be easily installed.