Automated Barrier Panel helps keep machine operators safe.
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At 110 in. wide and 96 in. tall, Vertiguard bottom-up pneumatic panel provides physical separation between machine operators and manufacturing processes to increase safety and productivity within plants. Vertically rising system, suited for small interaction points with single or double robotic cells, part assembly, and conveyor openings, also allows for overhead crane loading. Finger guard eliminates pinch point, and sliding panel design promotes smooth operation.
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Frommelt Safety Reintroduces Vertiguard Automated Barrier Panel
Increased size, improved finger guard among safety upgrades, new options on pneumatic panel
MILWAUKEEÂ – Frommelt Safety has reintroduced its Vertiguard Automated Barrier Panel, adding several upgrades that make it an even better option for industrial facility managers looking to increase safety and productivity in their plants.
The Vertiguard is a unique bottom-up pneumatic panel that provides physical separation between machine operators and manufacturing processes. An alternative to light curtains or area scanners, it is ideal for small interaction points with single or double robotic cells, part assembly, and conveyor openings. The Vertiguard reduces the footprint of the guarding system as compared to light curtains or scanners, and provides workers with better protection from application-driven hazards. The vertically rising system also allows for overhead crane loading, and its simple pneumatic operation helps increase productivity. In addition, the Vertiguard’s low-profile design helps prevent back injuries, since it requires minimal reach-in to load parts.
The most noticeable difference in the new Vertiguard is its standard size, which has been increased significantly to 110” wide and 96” tall (from 72” wide and 86” tall). Other upgrades include:
• Improved finger guard using a 40 oz. FR vinyl sewn-in loop design to eliminate pinch point
• New brand cylinder and flange mount with center support
•Â Improved sliding panel design for smoother operation
• More options, including eliminating the toe gap to allow for lower stored panel heights
• Improved interlock switch brackets and additional switch options, including AB and Jakob Safety
• Galvanized steel back panel and cylinder cover
• Availability of 3D modeling for easy insertion into project drawings
• Improved pneumatic hose and fitting quality
• Photo-eye strip option to prevent door movement when obstructions are sensed
The Vertiguard is manufactured under ISO 9001 specifications and comes fully assembled with a one-year warranty. Equipped with optional Cat. 4, PLe, SIL 3 switches and controls (per EN 954.1, EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061 specifications), it is an ideal safe-guarding device in robotic welding cells, materials handling, automated assembly, palletizing/packaging machinery and other applications that require both electronic safe-guarding devices and physical separation.
Frommelt Safety manufactures a complete line of rolling and folding automated guards, perimeter fencing, fabric area protection and air filtration products serving the automotive, metal manufacturing, materials handling, paper/packaging and alternative energy industries.
