Electrically-powered roller shutter Defender™

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Overview
The Defender™ Cell automated barrier door provides point-of-operation and perimeter guarding for industrial equipment. As a physical enclosure combined with fixed barrier fencing and interlocked automated doors, it is designed to reduce access to hazardous zones while enabling reliable material and personnel flow.

Primary Benefits

• Standard operation speed 40 in/s (1020 mm/s); optional VFD controls increase speed to 60 in/s (1524 mm/s)
• Armorplex™ 40 oz (1134 g) vinyl-coated polyester curtain, flame resistant (NFPA 701 small scale)
• 18 x 18 in (457 x 457 mm) PVC-framed observation window
• Fully sealed UHMW Barrier Tabs™ with 450 lb (204 kg) tear-out force
• 1 HP (0.75 kW) TEFC motor, IP55 enclosure rating; UL and CSA listed
• Padded safety edge technology and gravity-fed down operation for controlled closure
• Continuous-duty design rated for millions of cycles
• Control options: Relay Control Package (Open/Close/Stop) or optional PLC Control Package with advanced VFD controls

RoboGuard / Fixed Barrier Elements (as integrated with Defender Cell)

• Panels: 8 gauge welded wire, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in (64 mm x 32 mm) mesh, black powder coated
• Posts: 2 x 2 in (51 mm x 51 mm), 16 gauge square tubular steel with 2 x 6 x 1/4 in (51 mm x 153 mm x 6 mm) anchor base plate, yellow powder coated
• Doors: Swing or slide styles available; openings sized for common access needs and compatible with major brand interlocks

Safety — Reduces Potential Injuries From

• Impact from rotating or moving parts
• Drawing-in hazards
• Flying debris
• Unexpected automated machine movement

Compliance & Guarding Guidance

• Meets the intent of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): machine guarding to protect operators and employees from inadvertent contact with moving parts
• Meets the intent of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): point-of-operation guarding where machine operation exposes operator to potential injury
• Guarding devices are designed to prevent any part of the body entering the danger zone during the operating cycle when specific standards are not present

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Model name: Defender™ Cell
• Manufacturer / Brand: Rite-Hite
• Operation speed: 40 in/s (1020 mm/s) standard; up to 60 in/s (1524 mm/s) with optional VFD controls
• Curtain material: Armorplex™ 40 oz (1134 g) vinyl-coated polyester, flame resistant (NFPA 701 small scale)
• Window: 18 x 18 in (457 x 457 mm) PVC-framed window
• UHMW Barrier Tabs™: fully sealed, 450 lb (204 kg) tear-out force
• Motor: 1 HP (0.75 kW), TEFC, IP55 enclosure rating, UL and CSA listed
• Safety features: padded safety edge technology; gravity-fed down operation (not powered down)
• Duty cycle: continuous-duty design for millions of cycles
• Control options: Relay Control Package (Open/Close/Stop); optional PLC Control Package with advanced VFD controls
• Fencing panels: 8 gauge welded wire, mesh 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in (64 mm x 32 mm)
• Posts: 2 x 2 in (51 mm x 51 mm) 16 gauge square tubular steel with 2 x 6 x 1/4 in (51 mm x 153 mm x 6 mm) anchor base plate