Motorized roller shutter Defender™

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Overview
From traditional machinery to automated robotic arms and laser cutting systems, the Rite-Hite Defender™ automated barrier door protects operators from contact with equipment and from hazards such as weld flash, sparks, projectiles, smoke/mist and flying debris. Designed for high-precision environments and to reduce manufacturing cell footprint, typical applications include automotive, industrial manufacturing, steel and aluminum works, warehouse and logistics, agriculture, aerospace and defense, and machining.

Key Benefits

• Physical machine guard that restricts access to hazardous machine movement.
• Visibly safer than light curtains; provides a movable physical barrier for improved protection.
• Reduces floor space requirements by allowing the guard to be located closer to the hazard.
• Automated to the process to reduce operator fatigue and provide a clear visual that the operator should be on task.

Product Specifications (summary)

• Minimum size: 3' x 3' (610 mm x 914 mm); Maximum size: 16' x 16' (4877 mm x 4877 mm).
• Standard operation speed: 40" (1020 mm) per second; up to 60" (1524 mm) per second with optional variable frequency drive.
• Armorplex™ curtain material: durable, resilient 40 oz flame resistant (NFPA 701) high tensile, ASTM tested black curtain material.
• Fully sealed UHMW Barrier Tabs™ providing barrier function with 450 lbs (204 kg) tear-out strength.
• 1 HP (0.75 kW) motor assembly with 20 N·m brake, lockable hand release lever and corrosion protection; TEFC motor; IP55 enclosure rating; UL and CSA listed; NEMA 56C output; multiple motor locations and orientations available.
• Components and switches capable of achieving safety levels up to Category 4, PLe and/or SIL 3 when integrated properly.
• Manufactured under ISO 9001 specifications with rugged construction.

Compliance & Standards

• Switches/controls capable of reaching Cat 4 (per EN ISO 13849-1), PLe (per EN ISO 13849-1) and/or SIL 3 (per EN 62061) when integrated properly.
• Safety distance information references EN ISO 13857 and EN ISO 13855 for positioning of safeguards and approach speeds.
• Curtain material meets NFPA 701 flame resistance requirements.

Additional Highlights

• Multiple motor positions to best fit the application.
• Easy installation with minimal components.
• Optional control boxes: Full Open-Close-Stop push button relay control box; patented i-COMM™ digital communication control box; plug-n-play integrator control box.
• Limited one-year warranty SOP.
• Custom manufactured to exact size requirements.
• HD motor/brake/gearbox designed for millions of cycles.
• Optional stopping photo-eye strip; soft bottom edge for gravity-down operation with patented switch design integrated into curtain guide.

Technical specifications

• Model name: Defender™
• Brand: RITE-HITE
• Minimum opening size: 3' x 3' (610 mm x 914 mm)
• Maximum opening size: 16' x 16' (4877 mm x 4877 mm)
• Standard operating speed: 40" (1020 mm) /s; optional VFD up to 60" (1524 mm) /s
• Curtain material: Armorplex™ 40 oz, NFPA 701 flame resistant, high-tensile, ASTM tested
• Barrier tabs: Fully sealed UHMW Barrier Tabs™; 450 lbs (204 kg) tear-out force
• Motor: 1 HP (0.75 kW) motor assembly; 20 N·m brake; lockable hand release; TEFC; corrosion protection; IP55 enclosure; UL & CSA listed; NEMA 56C output
• Safety capability: switches/controls can achieve Category 4 / PLe / SIL 3 (when properly integrated)
• Manufacturing standard: ISO 9001
• Warranty: Limited one-year SOP
• Options: variable frequency drive (for higher speed), optional control boxes (relay, i-COMM™, plug-n-play), optional photo-eye stopping strip