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VertiGuard

VertiGuard

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Overview: The VertiGuard is a pneumatically operated machine guarding barrier designed to protect employees by providing a physical separation between machine operators and manufacturing processes. It serves as an alternative to light curtains or area scanners and is suitable for applications where operators are exposed to potential injury, such as robotic work cells, paper converting/printing machinery, plastics machinery, small parts assembly, and conveyor openings.

Key Features:

Pneumatic Operation: Engineered for millions of cycles, ensuring durability and reliability.
Easy Installation and Maintenance: The system is fully assembled, simplifying the installation process.
Safety Compliance: Optional PLe/Cat. 4 switches meet the latest safety specifications per EN ISO 13849-1.
Productivity Enhancement: The system is automated to the process, which increases productivity while ensuring safety.

Specifications:

Size Limits: Minimum opening width is 1’ 1” (330 mm) and maximum is 9’ 2” (2794 mm). Minimum extended panel height is 2’ 10.5” (876 mm) and maximum is 8’ (2438 mm).
Material Options: Standard panels are made of 16 ga. galvanized steel, with optional powder-coated yellow or black finishes. Cylinder covers are available in 14 ga. galvanized steel or powder-coated options.
Construction: The frame is constructed from aluminum, with side frames made from 1.5” x 2.375” (38 mm x 60 mm) aluminum extrusion.
Adjustable Speed: The speed of operation is adjustable, depending on the air system and pressure.
Mounting Styles: Standard face/injamb mounts are provided, with optional additional mounts available.
Control System: Includes a junction box and control box with terminal blocks and a 4-way control valve, available in 24 VDC or 110 VAC.

Warranty: The product comes with a limited 1-year warranty covering parts and labor.

Confidentiality Notice: The document is the property of Rite-Hite® Doors Inc. and contains confidential information. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or disclosure is prohibited without written consent.

Catalog excerpts

VertiGuard™ Machine Guarding Barrier PROTECT EMPLOYEES 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, the VertiGuard is ideal in applications where the point of operation exposes the operator to potential injury. Applications include robotic work cells, paper converting/printing machinery, plastics machinery, small parts assembly, conveyor openings and anywhere machine safety is required. Pneumatically Operated -Engineered for millions of cycles. Fully Assembled - Easy to install and maintain. Optional PLe/Cat. 4 Switches -Per EN ISO 13849-1, meet the latest safety specifications. Automated to the Process -Increases productivity. Guards machinery. Protects machine operators. usiiii iniin mini nun ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD

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With Bottom Gap Stored Panel Height 22.375” [568 mm] 28.375”OPTIONAL [721 mm] 34.375”CYLINDER [873 COVER mm] 40.375” [1026 mm] 46.375” [1178 mm] 52.375” OPTIONALmm] [1330 OPENING WIDTH + 4.75 [121] OPENING WIDTH (I.D.) 60 2.38 LOWER FRONT PANEL VGRD - VertiGuard Machine Guarding Door Size Limits Model Number SLIDING PANEL Lower Front Panel Material Optional Lower Back Panel Material Standard 16 ga. galvanized steel Optional 16Dga steel powder coated yellow or black STORED 2 PANEL HEIGHT HEIGHT (SEE CHART) Standard 16 ga. galvanized steel NEXT ASSEMBLY FINAL ASSEMBLY FINAL FINAL Optional 16 ga...

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