Configurable access & control for machine guarding

Fortress tGard is the configurable machine guarding and controls solution that can be quickly specified from a range of catalogue elements to meet your requirements.

Easy to install to flat surfaces or to the back of a control panel

Quick & Easy Installation

  • Efficient installation achieved on aluminum profiles, flat surfaces and back of panels without the need for mounting plates.
  • tGard can be installed with just two fixings and a pre-wired connection, whilst also being available as a Self-wired unit.

Fully Configurable to Your Requirements

  • Compact metal bodied system that allows the configuration of various safety interlocking products and machine controls, to your application’s requirements.
  • All buttons, lamps and switches can be engraved with text or symbols based on your needs. Our engravings make it clear to a user exactly what different controls do in your specific application, allowing much easier use. Keys and other non-control elements can be labelled with a separate engraved legend plate mounted to the unit.

All the Features You Need

  • Easily integrate an emergency stop and non-safe I/O
  • Interlock with guard locking options available
  • Customizable operator controls can be specified upon order and engraved to your specification. Delivered pre-wired and pre-tested.
  • Option for Escape release mechanisms to be specified
  • Suitable for 24V control systems
  • Range of hinging, sliding and ergonomic actuators, the head easily rotates for flexibility on site
  • Non-masterable & masterable lock options

Robust, Durable Design

  • Aluminum construction utilizing metal componentry for long lasting operation and actuator retention forces of 2,500N. Also Rated to IP65.


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