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New datasheets (1st March 2012)
Castell Safety International has updated its product datasheets to help customers order its safety interlocking systems quickly and efficiently.
From Health safety welfare
Control panel (1st January 2012)
Castell has launched a new control panel for its Salvo range of driveaway prevention products. Suitable for use with automatic and manual loading bay doors, Salvo Control Panel+ is said to be both easier to use and t
From Handling storing
Products online (1st January 2012)
Castell Safety International's complete Iso-Lok range of lockout/ tagout products are now available to buy online. Padlocks,multi-clasps and accessories can be ordered from http://porta.castell.com.
From Premises management maintenance
New Salvo Susie (1st November 2011)
Industrial safety specialist Castell Safety International has developed a new Susie lock for its Salvo range of drive-away prevention products. The redesigned Salvo Susie features an ergonomic grip that enables the lock
Trapped key solution (1st July 2011)
As part of its continuous improvement programme, Uniq replaced the electrical safety switches on its bacon slicer with a panelmounted KSSE20 multi-key solenoid-controlled switch and four AI access interlocks. The switch
Security at the loading bay (1st March 2011)
Tesco is to install Castell's driveaway-prevention system, Salvo, at all of its distribution centres in the UK.
New unit to isolate power (1st March 2011)
Available from Castell, the KSD+ is a new trapped key interlock power isolator suitable for 3-phase currents from 32 to 250A.
Trapped key interlocking systems (1st January 2011)
Baosteel, a large steel manufacturer in China, is entrusting the safety of personnel at its Shanghai plant to trapped key interlocking systems from Castell.
Resilient safety interlocks (1st November 2010)
Boiler manufacturer Ideal Heating has upgraded safety procedures at its Hull site with the introduction of interlocking systems from Castell. The heating specialist has installed safety switches and access interlocks on
Dirt traps minimised (1st November 2010)
Castell Safety International has developed a new X type key exchange unit featuring a robust design that minimises potential food traps.
Interlock system (1st November 2010)
Arla Foods has installed Castell's interlocking system, Salvo, on 16 loading bays at its state-of-the-art dairy in Leeds.
Loading bay safety improved by Salvo (1st March 2010)
Salad grower, packer and distributor, Vitacress, has chosen Castell's Salvo driveaway prevention system to protect warehouse staff at its Amesbury facility.
Stops driveaway (1st November 2009)
Dairy Crest is protecting loading bay personnel at its Crudgington and Fenstanton sites with Castell's interlocking driveaway prevention system, Salvo.
Safety interlocks (1st September 2009)
Fits any door (1st September 2009)
Salus is a new trapped key access interlock from Castell Safety International that is suitable for any type of industrial door.
Supermarket safety (1st May 2009)
Supermarket, Netto, has installed Castell's Salvo driveaway prevention system at distribution centres in Pontefract and Daventry, safeguarding a total of 53 loading bays.
System improves loading bay safety (1st March 2009)
Wallpaper manufacturer, Graham & Brown, is protecting warehouse staff at its Padiham distribution centre with Castell's driveaway prevention system, Salvo.
Key to drive-away safety (1st March 2009)
Copella Fruit Juices has invested in Salvo, Castell's drive-away prevention system, safeguarding 50 deliveries per week.
Susie is key to drive-away prevention at Copella (1st January 2009)
Copella Fruit Juices, part of PepsiCo, has invested in Salvo, Castell's drive-away prevention system, safeguarding 50 deliveries per week.
Safety down under (1st November 2008)
Caterpillar Logistics is keeping loading bay employees safe at its Tullamarine warehouse in Victoria, Australia, with Castell's Salvo.
Driver safety (1st September 2008)
Pork Farms, baker of a wide range of savoury products, protects its employees from the threat of driveaways using a Salvo safety system from Castell.
Revamp for drive-away prevention products (1st July 2008)
Industrial safety specialist Castell has revamped its Salvo range of driveaway-prevention products with third-party installers and distributors in mind.
Stops drive-aways (1st May 2008)
Diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins, is so satisfied with Castell's Salvo drive-awayprevention system at its Daventry site that it has at ordered a second system for its Darlington facility.
Bay safety (1st January 2008)
Castell's Salvo drive-away prevention system has been installed at Warburtons' Burnley and Blackpool sites, safeguarding a total of eight loading bays.
Safer bays (1st November 2007)
Frozen food maker Birds Eye, formerly part of Unilever, has chosen Castell's Salvo to protect warehouse operatives at its Hull factory from the threat of unscheduled trailer departure. Birds Eye recognised that its existing
Safe loading (1st September 2007)
Castell's drive-away prevention system Salvo is now protecting warehouse staff at what is believed to be Europe's largest single-site PVC compounding operation. Hydro Polymers has installed Salvo on the only loading bay
Mutual safety assured by interlocking systems (1st March 2007)
The well-being of visitors to London's Millennium bridge, and maintenance staff at the UK headquarters of financial services provider Old Mutual, has been entrusted to an interlocking system supplied by Castell. Until recent
Protection for Goonhilly staff (1st March 2007)
Trapped-key interlocking systems from Castell are used to ensure the safety of maintenance workers at BT Goonhilly International Communication Centre in Cornwall. The site comprises more than 60 operational and developmental
Drive-away prevention (1st November 2006)
Salvo, the drive-away-prevention system from Castell, has been adopted by Arla Foods at its Hatfield Peverel dairy in Essex. Since Salvo was installed on 6 of Hatfield's 17 loading bays, not a single health and safety incide
Simplicity is key (1st September 2006)
UK logistics company, Wincanton, has installed Castell's Salvo driveaway prevention system at its West Thurrock site making it the fourth Wincanton distribution centre to be protected by Salvo.
Bay watch (1st May 2006)
To protect its workers from the threat of drive-aways, Crisp manufacturer, Walkers' Crisps has installed Castell's Salvo system in a total of 89 loading bays across four distribution centres.
Safe access to chamber (1st March 2006)
Trapped key interlocks from Castell are protecting maintenance workers at an underground liquid hydrogen bus refuelling station near Hornchurch.
Bay safety (1st March 2006)
Castell has expanded its driveaway prevention system, Salvo, with the introduction of Gallant, a keyless door interlock for manuallyoperated loading bay doors.
Extra security (1st January 2006)
Trapped key interlocks from Castell are helping to protect maintenance workers at the UK's first under ground liquid hydrogen bus refuelling station near Hornchurch.
Tough Lock (1st January 2006)
Castell Iso-Lok has introduced what it believes is the world's first 100% stainless steel padlock.
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Safety boost (1st November 2005)
Flextronics Logistics has invested in Castell's drive-away prevention system, Salvo, to ensure high security, time-critical procedures at its supply and distribution hub in Ireland pose no threat to the wellbeing of warehouse staff.
Motor safety (1st September 2005)
Castell‘s ASi-compatible motorsafety relay can monitor almost any electrical motors, including variable-speed drives.
Castell goes to unusual lengths for a customer (1st July 2005)
Apadlock with a very long shackle has been introduced by Castell Iso- Lok. The 340mm high device was produced for a customer who needed to secure a large set of keys.
Key to safety at the mill (1st May 2005)
manufacturer of folding boxboard uses safety interlocking systems from Castell to give risk-free access machinery at its Cumbria mill.
Key to safety (1st May 2005)
Christian Salvesen has installed Castell’s Salvo safety system across its Bury distribution site to protect staff from drive-aways
ASi compatibility for relay (1st March 2005)
An ASi-compatible motor safety relay from Castell is capable of monitoring practically all electrical motors, including variable speed drives.
Load safely (1st March 2005)
Supply chain management company, Wincanton, has adopted Castell’s drive-away prevention system – Salvo – across its entire Gloucester site.
Locking-off (1st March 2005)
Available from Castell Iso-Lok are a range of locking-off products to protect personnel and help companies comply with their legal duty of care.
Anti-lock-in device adapted for sliding doors (1st November 2004)
Anew version of Castell Safety International’s Entry Safe key interlock controls access to hazardous areas, and can be fitted to sliding doors as well as hinged versions.
No trouble at mill (1st September 2004)
BSW Timber in Newbridge-on-Wye has chosen interlocking systems from Castell Safety International to protect its employees.
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NOW IN STAINLESS STEEL (1st July 2004)
Castell Iso-Lok produces versions of most of its key products in hygienic, easy-to-clean, high polish stainless steel, suitable for use in hostile and corrosive conditions as well as in food processing and other clean room environments.
Safer loading (1st May 2004)
A product developed by Castell in conjunction with a logistics company helps protect fork lift drivers during loading and unloading operations.
Stop check (1st May 2004)
A motion-monitoring device for use with trapped key access control systems has been developed by Castell Safety International.
Valve covers (1st May 2004)
Protecting against inadvertent or unauthorised operation of wheel-operated valves is simple using V-Safe valve covers from Castell Iso-Lok. The highly visible devices secure the regulation of liquids and gases by completely enclosing valve handwheels
Safe lock-off (1st January 2004)
Production and maintenance staff at British Gypsum-Isover now have a personal padlock from Castell Iso-Lok engraved with their name, and an attached danger board with their name and photograph. These are used to lock-off and isolate machinery safely
Safety and less downtime (1st January 2004)
Cabot Plastics has improved productivity since the trapped key interlocking safety systems on its Banbury mixers were modified by Castell in partnership with Vital Link. Comprehensive interlocking systems had been in place for many years at the compa
Concrete solution boosts safety (1st November 2003)
A concrete mixing plant used in construction projects at Heathrow Terminal 5 has been fitted with a trapped key interlocking system from Castell Safety International. Compactors Belgium has supplied a twin plant for the production of paving quality c
KEY TO SAFE VAULT ACCESS (1st September 2003)
Mechanical and electrical interlocks from Castell Safety International are safeguarding the operation of a 30 million volt cyclotron at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Safe operation is ensured by a plc-based interlocking system from Honeywel
