Trapped Key Interlocks
Teksal Safety is the Australian channel partner for Fortress, Castell and Ronis trapped key interlocking products, including keys, key operation and switch solutions.
Our high-voltage and distribution safety products and services include:
- Trapped key interlocking systems – Fortress, Castell, Ronis, Kirk
- Integration of multiple brands
- Project management – globally coordinated solutions
FORTRESS AND CASTELL KEY INTERLOCKING
Trapped key interlocks are mechanical or electro-mechanical devices used to ensure the safe operation of plant and equipment.
A long-time channel partner with Fortress Interlocks, Teksal Safety has extensive years of experience with trapped key interlock applications and distribution interlocking project management.
Typical applications of trapped key interlocks include:
- Safe Isolation & Access Control – ensures isolations are complete before personnel can access machinery or equipment.
- Switchgear interlocking and HV switching – helps minimise switching and isolation risks in complicated distribution systems.
Project Management / Globally Coordinated Solutions
Teksal Safety offers a cost-effective solution for managing a project’s interlocking scope. This involves liaising with all relevant project stakeholders to ensure the interlocking sequence works the first time, regardless of where the project is designed and constructed.
Integration of Multiple Brands
Where possible, Teksal Safety coordinates and integrates solutions using multiple brands of interlocks on switch gear projects / large distribution systems, including Fortress, Castell, Ronis and Kirk.
High Voltage & Distribution Safety FAQs
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How do I know which interlock best suits my switchgear?
All we need to know is the make and model of your switchgear, so we can recommend the most suitable interlock. We may need specific information from the switchgear manufacturer.
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What is a ‘code’?
This is the customer-created engraved code on the interlock and key. It can be made of up to 30 characters over 3 lines of 10 characters.
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What is a ‘differ’?
The differ is a unique database-generated number created by Fortress and is matched to the customer’s code. This is kept in a global database.
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Can Teksal Safety help manage codes on a project?
Yes, Teksal Safety can help manage project codes. We specialise in helping coordinate with different switchgear manufacturers and board builders to ensure lock types and project codes match.
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Can Teksal Safety help with interlock logic design?
Yes, Teksal Safety can help with logic design. We have extensive experience across many projects helping our clients to get their interlocks to work safely. Logic design has to be signed off by the client.
Want to learn more about our solutions?
For more information about our high voltage and distribution safety solutions, or any of our industrial safety products, call 1300 TEKSAL or email sales@teksal.com.au.
