Fortress Safety Authorized Distributor
Fortress Safety, a subsidiary of Halma plc, specializes in customized safety equipment for hazardous workplaces. With a global reputation for robust safety specifications in manufacturing environments, Fortress designs and manufactures interlocks for controlling interdependent operations. With over 40 years of experience, Fortress is known for innovative design and reliability. Headquartered in the UK, they have offices and manufacturing facilities in the USA, Netherlands, Australia, and China. Fortress is supported by a global network of distributors and is part of the Halma group, a FTSE 100 company focused on hazard detection and protection.
Quick Guide to Fortress Interlocks
Discover the range of Fortress safety products designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and control in your industrial applications.
mGard Mechanical Trapped Key Interlocks
mGard, a leading solution from Fortress, offers robust mechanical trapped key interlocks designed for maximum safety and reliability. Certified up to PLe/Cat. 4 or SIL 3, mGard is ideal for enforcing complex safety sequences in environments with multiple energy sources, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Key benefits:
✅ Reduced electrical wiring for cost-effective installation and maintenance.
✅ Customizable key sequences tailored to specific applications.
✅ Durable construction for demanding environments.
✅ Solutions for electrical isolation, pneumatic, and hydraulic interlocks.
✅ Proven performance under heavy-duty conditions.
tGard Medium Duty Configurable Solutions
tGard is a compact, metal-bodied range of interlocks and controls, certified for use up to PLd/Cat. 3 or SIL 2. Ideal for various manufacturing and automation applications, tGard's 40mm housing allows quick selection of elements to meet specific needs, including ergonomic actuators, escape release elements, and trapped keys.
tGard also offers emergency stops, pushbuttons, lamps, and selector switches, configurable as part of an interlock solution or a standalone control station.
Key benefits:
✅ Durable aluminium construction
✅ 2,500N actuator retention forces
✅ Rated IP65
✅ Certified for Cat.3/PLd or SIL 2 applications
Heavy Duty Networked Interlocks and Control Pods
amGardpro
amGardpro is a fully configurable safety solution designed to meet your specific application needs.
Certified for use up to PLe/Cat. 4 or SIL 3, it's suitable for industries where safety is critical, such as manufacturing, automotive, F&B, and warehouse automation.
With proNet, amGardpro can seamlessly connect to major industrial network protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.
Key benefits:
✅ Highly configurable to meet specific requirements
✅ Wide range of actuators and ergonomic options
✅ Over 200,000 unique key codes for trapped key elements
Value Added Fortress Safety Distributor
Proax is the official distributor of Fortress Safety products, offering convenient access to their top-quality safety equipment at our locations across Canada. With fast shipping and stock visibility, most in-stock products are shipped the same day within Canada. Our warehouses in multiple cities, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Mississauga, and more, ensure efficient product availability. Trust Proax for all your Fortress Safety equipment needs.
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Proax, the official Fortress Safety distributor in Canada, is proud to offer premium safety solutions. Reach out to Proax today to discover our extensive range of Fortress Safety products, designed to ensure workplace safety.