An access and control product enables modules - mechanical trapped key interlocks, electrical safety gate switch interlocks, and simple machine controls - to be integrated in one unit.

Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks will be showcasing its revolutionary, new access and control product, eGard, at IMTS 2006, USA. Also on display will be the company's successful mGard range of modular, mechanical interlocks, and the AmGard range of modular safety gate switches. eGard enables a selection of modules including mechanical trapped key interlocks, electrical safety gate switch interlocks, and simple machine controls to be integrated in one unit.

Easy to install, eGard can be customized for every application, providing a single source of gate access hardware.

The mGard range of Door Module, Exchange Module and Bolt Module offers flexible, mechanical solutions to safeguarding dangerous machines and hazardous processes, with up to 39,000 different sequences possible.

AmGard uses both modular trapped key and gate switch technology to control access, providing maximum flexibility.