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  • ASSA ABLOY RP2000 Machine Protection Door

    Machine protection high speed doors are safety doors with a fast opening-and closing-cycle.
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    ASSA ABLOY RP300 Machine Protection Door

    Increase flow and productivity for automated processes and production lines.
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    ASSA ABLOY RP150 High-speed door for oxygen reduction systems

    High-speed doors for Oxygen Reduction Systems.
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    ASSA ABLOY RP400 Machine Protection Door

    Our most advanced machine protection door.
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Essential Machine Protection Doors: Safeguarding Personnel and Enhancing Productivity

Machine protection doors are essential for safeguarding personnel and boosting productivity. Found throughout industrial production areas, these doors meet stringent security standards. Their main function is to prevent accidents and injuries during production, ensuring safe and reliable operations.

The controls for machine protection doors are typically integrated with the processes happening behind them. This integration prevents robots from starting unintentionally. When the door is closed, robots can perform tasks like welding or cutting, but their activity halts automatically when the door is open. This mechanism not only protects workers from harm but also ensures smooth, safe operations and prevents equipment damage.

ASSA ABLOY Machine Protection Door acts as a guard in front of the robotic armASSA ABLOY Machine Protection Door acts as a guard in front of the robotic arm

Increase process reliability and optimise Workflows

Productivity and occupational safety are crucial elements in process flows. With the advancement of modern machinery, which often operates at high force and speed, both the risk of accidents and the need for protective measures, like machine safety doors, have risen. Employers are held to stringent guidelines and standards, carrying significant responsibility to minimise risks.

To address these challenges, separating certain production processes is sometimes necessary. Machine safety doors from ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems are ideal for this purpose. These high-speed doors are efficient and provide protection for both personnel and machinery. Legal requirements mandate the isolation of certain machines, such as lasers, from employees during operation to prevent accidents. Ensuring seamless production while safeguarding employees significantly boosts productivity.

Studies show that companies with robust safety processes are more successful in the market. They experience fewer incidents, lower absenteeism, and increased employee motivation, all contributing to a safer and more productive work environment.

ASSA ABLOY Machine Protection High Speed Doors in welding bay applicationASSA ABLOY Machine Protection High Speed Doors in welding bay application

A safe work environment with ASSA ABLOY machine protection doors

We offer three top-quality high-speed doors for machine protection. Each model stands out for its extremely short downtimes, minimal space requirements, high reliability, and easy accessibility for operation and maintenance. Equipped with advanced safety functions and modern control systems, all models comply with EN ISO 13849-1 (PL e/Cat. 4) and EN 62061 (SIL 3) standards.

Given that the requirements for machine safety doors vary across production facilities, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. For companies utilising laser technology, the ASSA ABLOY RP 2000 machine protection door is an excellent choice. Its robust aluminium slats provide superior protection against laser beams and shield machines from external damage.

The ASSA ABLOY RR3000 machine protection door is ideal for large laser or automatic welding systems. Its overlapping double-walled slats offer exceptional protection against laser radiation, and it has been tested according to the DIN EN 60825-5 standard.

For versatile protection, the ASSA ABLOY RP300 machine protection door offers various flexible curtain options, including models with viewing windows for monitoring work processes. The custom-made ASSA ABLOY RP300 USD (UpSideDown) is specifically designed for handling hanging work parts, closing from bottom to top.

High-quality machine protection doors from ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems enable precise control over production processes. They allow for targeted acceleration of robots and other fully automated machines while simultaneously enhancing occupational safety.

Machine protection doors: safety and efficiency in production

Effective and safe production processes are essential for successful manufacturing, especially when the processes involve high levels of risk. To ensure the safety of employees near potentially dangerous welding machines, various preventative measures must be implemented around the welding cells.

Machine protection doors enable the highest safety standards to be met while minimising production interruptions and space requirements. This innovative safety solution is the preferred method for achieving both safety and efficiency in production environments.

RP300 machine protection door used in car manufacturing production lineRP300 machine protection door used in car manufacturing production line

Machine protection doors in material processing and automation

The requirements for machine safety doors and purposes vary depending on the manufacturing company. Especially useful in material handling, the main areas of application are:

  • Palletising systems
  • Packaging machines
  • Pallet jack
  • Automate pallet stations
  • End-of-line automation
  • Automated warehouses

Implementation of machine protection doors in processing and packaging operations

Machine protection doors play a critical role in ensuring the safety of workers. They provide a shield for operators working near automated machinery or within automated processing and packaging operations, preventing potential injuries from unexpected falls or flying objects.

The RP300 is classified as a fall protection device that meets the following standards:

  • EN ISO 14120:2015: Safety of machinery - guards - General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards
  • EN ISO 14119:2015 - Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles for design and selection

Incorporating the ASSA ABLOY RP300 Machine Protection Door into an automated conveyor belt system

Machine safety doors ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in automated processing and packaging operations. These doors can seamlessly integrate into a conveyor belt system to manage various levels of operation. Serving as protective barriers within the material flow in automation processes, machine safety doors enhance safety measures.

Specialised versions of conveyor belt transport systems are also available to cater to the specific requirements of different industries.

ASSA ABLOY machine protection doors RP300 - integrated into an elevator for material transport

Machine protection doors enhance safety and efficiency in automated material processing. Specifically designed for material transport, these doors ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of automated production processes, including elevators. Integrated seamlessly into the material flow process, they serve as protective barriers, safeguarding both personnel and machinery.

FAQS: Machine Protection Doors

Here you will find the most important questions and answers about ASSA ABLOY machine protection doors

  • A machine protection door is a special high-speed door that is particularly used in the area around industrial machines. In an industrial context, it is used to control access to certain machines or systems and thus protect employees from accidents. In addition to the safety aspect, machine protection doors guarantee a smooth production process. Machine protection doors are used in a wide variety of industries, such as the automotive industry, the food and beverage industry, and the manufacturing industry.

  • Machine protection doors primarily control access to machines or systems to prevent unauthorised entry or entry at inappropriate times. These doors can be operated manually or automatically and are often equipped with sensors that regulate their movements. This feature prevents employees from accidentally approaching active machines and risking injury. When a machine is in operation, the safety door denies access, only allowing entry when it is safe again. Additionally, machine safety doors ensure that specific processes run smoothly, safely, and without interruption, thereby enabling efficient and secure workflows. 

  • A machine protection door is essential whenever there is a need to physically separate humans from machines. This is particularly true in the automation industry, where these doors ensure smooth and trouble-free production processes. For systems utilising robot or laser technology, legal requirements mandate protective measures to safeguard the workforce from machine operations. In such cases, a high speed machine protection door is absolutely necessary. 

  • Some manufacturing processes are associated with high risks, such as the work of welding equipment or lasers. Machine protection doors separate such areas from employees so that accidents do not occur and at the same time the processes are not interrupted by an inadvertent passage. Since the control of the machine protection doors is often integrated into the process, the system automatically comes to a standstill as soon as the door opens. Special cladding and door curtains also ensure that no laser beams, sparks or other hazards can escape to the outside.

  • The installation of machine protection doors requires a high level of expertise and should therefore only be carried out by trained personnel. The installation process typically includes the assembly of the door, the integration of the control elements and the carrying out of various safety checks. Since machine protection doors have to be individually adapted to the local conditions, it is worthwhile to contact an expert beforehand. 

  • A machine protection door is essential whenever there is a need to physically separate humans from machines. This is particularly true in the automation industry, where these doors ensure smooth and trouble-free production processes. For systems utilising robot or laser technology, legal requirements mandate protective measures to safeguard the workforce from machine operations. In such cases, a high speed machine protection door is absolutely necessary.