Castell launch new heavy-duty access interlocks
New interlocks designed to withstand high potential loads and high frequency of use in heavy industries
INDUSTRIAL safety specialists Castell have launched heavy-duty access interlocks for use in industries such as aggregates processing, waste and recycling. The AI-HD and AIE-HD have been designed to deliver robust performance where there are high potential loads and a high frequency of use.
The risks to personnel safety in harsh environments can be increased due to the heavy wear placed on safety components. The Health and Safety Executive recently reported that the construction industry, in particular, while accounting for only around 5% of Britain’s employees, still accounted for 31% of fatal injuries to employees and 10% of reported major or specified injuries.
Recognizing these issues, Castell examined how they could develop their durable AI and AIE access interlocks to deliver enhanced products that would meet the day-to-day operational cycles encountered in heavy industry.
According to Castell, the AI-HD and AIE-HD will deliver years of performance in the harshest environments. The products use a heavy-duty stainless steel support mechanism, designed to take up to 1.5 times the load of current access interlocks, which reinforces the locking action.
The design also provides additional protection for applications with high levels of vibration, such as mixers and shredders.
Elisa Hunt, Castell’s marketing manager, commented: ‘Castell have always been synonymous with high-performing products in harsh environments and the new HD access range takes this to a new level. Taking feedback from our customers in the cement mixing, tanker loading and waste and recycling industries has allowed us to develop a product that offers new levels of safety performance.’
