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Introduction
 

Since its founding in 1993, Alcatraz has developed into an international operating company with representations worldwide.
The company produces a wide range of interlock systems and related services that meet the highest quality requirements.
The main office is located in the Netherlands.

 

A Patented System To Prevent Accidents

 

Even knowledge, skill, caution and written procedures can not permanently guarantee safe operation during production or maintenance.

Alcatraz designs and manufactures interlock systems that safeguard critical installations. Each system is based on our patented key and lock design, which eliminates the chance of human error. With Alcatraz Interlock Systems, the operator must follow a predetermined sequence by means of a mechanical coded key transfer. Our system can safeguard even the most complex operating sequences.

 

Alcatraz has successfully deployed systems in the oil and gas industry, chemical industry and off shore industry.

Also the automotive, food and beverage industry have discovered the advantages of the Alcatraz products. Alcatraz Interlocks are recognized and accepted as an effective safety management tool.

 

These applications include numerous critical installations like: changeover of pressure relief valves, loading and unloading of pig traps, sampling devices, industrial mixers and separators, filters and granulators. Alcatraz interlocks also safeguard the coupling and uncoupling of loading arms and hoses on discharge and loading stations.

 

 

Alcatraz Meets The Highest Standards

The Alcatraz interlock systems are patented. All interlocks are produced according ISO9001, are T.Ü.V. approved and come with a declaration of conformity (CE).
The standard material used is stainless steel 316. To ensure smooth operation, the parts are electro polished were applicable.
Alcatraz interlocks are sand, dirt and fire resistant and will survive a drop of more than 25 meters. With over 20.000 different key combinations, the Alcatraz interlock systems are highly flexible in use and impossible to copy.

 

Among the standards for specific process applications are:

 

• EN 1088 (ISO 14119)

• API RP 520                  - Pressure Relieving Systems for Refinery Services.

• BS EN62061:2005     - Safety of machinery – Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems.

• BS PD 5304:2005      - Safe use of machinery.

• BS EN 954-1 1997     - Safety of machinery.

• BS EN 1037:1996      - Safety of machinery: Prevention of unexpected start up.

• BS EN 60812:2006    - Analysis techniques for system reliability. Procedure for failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).