VertiGuard Automated Machine Guarding Door

VertiGuard Automated Machine Guarding Door

Robotic Integrators and OEM Machine Builders - please call 866-852-1500 to contact our Machine Guarding Specialists.

The VertiGuard is the ideal machine guarding solution for single or double robotic cells, part assembly, and conveyor openings.

The vertically rising system allows for overhead crane loading and provides safety to the operator from weld flash and flying debris. An alternative to light curtains or area scanners, the VertiGuard Automated Barrier Door reduces the footprint of the machinery safety system and provides additional protection from application driven hazards. The low profile design helps prevent back injuries with minimal reach-in required to load parts.

Overview:

  • Industries #1 Pneumatically Operated Machine Guarding Door.
  • Pneumatic Cylinder suited for millions of cycles.
  • Fully Sealed side frames and panel design prevent access to hazard and act as barrier.
  • Comes Fully Assembled.
  • Easy Installation - Plug And Play.

Features and Benefits:

  • Protects operators from application driven hazards while restricting access from machine/robot operation both physically and electronically with optional safety rated switches and controls.
  • Optional Cat. 4, PLe, SIL 3 switches and controls per EN 954.1, EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL3 perEN 62061 when integrated properly.
  • Contains application driven hazards including weld flash/sparks/smoke, mist, flying debris and other exposure.
  • Rugged Construction.
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 Specifications.
  • Reduces footprint of manufacturing cell by locating closer to hazard.
  • Optional Control Box is simple.
  • Limited one year warranty SOP.
  • Guards your machinery and protects your employees.
  • Proven, Safe, Reliable Design.
  • Increases Productivity! Door provides clear visual that operator should be on task.

Technical Information:

MODEL NUMBER:
VGRD VertiGuard™ Automated Barrier Panel

SIZE LIMITS:
Minimum Opening Width:  1' 1" (330 mm)
Maximum Opening Width:  9' 2" (2794 mm)

Minimum Extended Panel Height:  2' 10.5" (876 mm)
Maximum Extended Panel Height:  8' (2438 mm)

SLIDING PANEL MATERIAL:
Standard:  16 ga galvanized steel

Optional:  16 ga steel, powder coated, yellow or black

LOWER FRONT PANEL MATERIAL:
Standard:  16 ga galvanized steel

Optional:  16 ga steel, powder coated, yellow or black

OPTIONAL LOWER BACK PANEL MATERIAL:
Standard:  16 ga galvanized steel

Optional:  16 ga steel, powder coated, yellow or black

OPTIONAL CYLINDER COVER MATERIAL:
Standard:  14 ga galvanized steel

Optional:  14 ga steel, powder coated, yellow or black

CYLINDER:
2" (50 mm) bore, double acting, automatically adjusting cushioning

HOSE:
.25" (6.35 mm) flame retardant black polyethylene

SIDE FRAME MATERIAL:
1.5" x 2.375" (38 mm x 60 mm) aluminum extrusion

FRAME MATERIAL:
All aluminum construction

SPEED:
Adjustable (dependent on air system and pressure) 

MOUNTING STYLES:
Standard:  Two Face/In-Jamb mounts
Optional:  Specified additional quantity of face/in-jamb mounts and/or front/back floor mounts and/or side floor mounts

CONTROLS:
Junction Box Size:  10.5" x 8.5" x 6.25" (277 mm x 216 mm x 159 mm), 24 DC or 110 AC with terminal blocks and (24 VDC or 110 VAC) 4-way control valve

Control Box Size:  10.5" x 8.5" x 6.25" (277 mm x 216 mm x 159 mm), 110 AC with Open/Stop/Close Push buttons with 110 VAC 4-way control valve

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