Troax wins major Safe-Fix fencing contract from Amada

Troax has secured a contract to supply machine fencing, interlocking systems and doors for use by Amada on the machine tools it supplies to other manufacturers on a global basis.

Troax's Safe-Fix machine fencing systems are to be used by Amada on machines produced at its two main manufacturing plants in France: the Charleville-Mezieres factory, where punching and laser machines are produced, and the Chateau-du-Loir factory that produces press brakes and shear machines.

Safe-Fix machine fencing is a robust, modular system of welded, wire mesh panels that are designed to enclose potentially hazardous automated machinery to protect personnel working nearby.

Doors providing access to guarded areas are fitted with the Troax mechanical Safe-Lock interlocking system that incorporates a number of integral safety features to prevent unauthorised access to the dangerous zones.

The fencing's welded, wire mesh panels are constructed from steel tube for maximum strength and resistance, while their small mesh aperture of 100mm x 23mm allows close positioning to equipment maximising the use of space while meeting safe distance requirements.

Fencing panels are to be supplied in the wire mesh design, and some will incorporate transparent PETG materials to meet Amada's specific design requirements. Telescopic doors are also being supplied.

All fencing and doors supplied by Troax will be finished to match Amada's choice of colour.

Troax's Rapid-Fix and Safe-Fix fencing is widely used throughout Europe by manufacturing companies as a convenient and cost-effective way to comply with European safety legislation.