Industrial safety specialist Castell has launched a 72-page product catalogue for its main product range of trapped key interlocks, which are typically used with machine guarding and in the switchgear industry. The catalogue is designed to facilitate product, and system, understanding and selection.

There are three factors to consider when designing a trapped key interlocking system: the power source being isolated, the number of access points there are and the type of access required. The layout of the catalogue reflects this selection process, enabling customers to choose the right safety system or products according to their specific requirements.

An application example is provided for each product to clarify the product's functions and uses. The catalogue also features new products, a map showing worldwide Castell installations, a product overview and a glossary of trapped key interlocking terminology.

Castell's product range has been developed over 90 years to provide industry with interlocks of high quality and integrity. All products are now well documented via both the recently updated data sheets and the new catalogue.

David Hughes, Castell's global sales director, commented: 'Following the release of the product data sheets, the publication of the new catalogue is the next step in ensuring that our customers can easily select the features and benefits of Castell products. The development of the catalogue was informed by customers' experience of selecting and understanding product specifications and applications. I believe the new catalogue will make it much easier to use Castell products correctly."

The catalogue is available to download on the Castell website at www.castell.com. Printed copies will be distributed to customers and can also be requested from the website.

Castell Safety International Ltd was founded over 85 years ago in the United Kingdom. Since the inception of the industrial safety industry, Castell has been a leader in trapped key interlocking technology, developing products that keep pace with the needs of emerging markets and applications in all business sectors. Its products go beyond meeting legislation to create the safest working environments possible. The company now designs and manufactures the world's widest range of industrial safety systems and offers unrivalled experience in trapped key interlocking. The company operates from locations in London (UK), Chennai (India), Shanghai (China), Chicago (USA) and Cologne (Germany). Castell is a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c.

Ashok Dhanasekaran, Application Engineer, Castell Safety International Ltd, Chennai. Mobile: 098406-31258. Email: adhanasekaran@castell.com