In complex industrial environments, communication between operators is a critical issue. The slightest misunderstanding can lead to delays, production errors, or even accidents. Faced with these challenges, traditional solutions like walkie-talkies quickly show their limitations: half-duplex communication, latency, interference, and lack of robustness. This is why many industries are turning to more advanced solutions like the VOKKERO GUARDIAN or GUARDIAN PLUS professional intercom systems designed for demanding environments.
VOKKERO: A New Generation of Industrial Intercoms
Unlike walkie-talkies, VOKKERO systems offer full-duplex communication meaning all users can speak and listen simultaneously, without needing to press a button. This hands-free functionality is a game-changer: operators can work, move around, and communicate freely without interruption. In addition, these intercoms actively filter out background noise thanks to our patented built-in noise filter. This ensures clear communication even in the presence of loud machinery, engines, or tools.
Heavy Industry: steel, foundry, shipbuilding
Steel mills, foundries, and shipyards are extremely noisy and hazardous environments. Operators must wear noise-cancelling helmets and work close to heavy machinery. The VOKKERO GUARDIAN, with its PPE compatibility and advanced noise-filtering capabilities (up to 120 dB), stands out as an essential safety tool. It enables teams to coordinate maneuvers, respond in real time, and optimize execution times, all while reducing the risk of accidents caused by poor communication.
Petrochemical and nuclear industry
In these sensitive sectors, security is at the heart of operations. Teams often operate in sensitive areas or confined environments. The VOKKERO GUARDIAN enables reliable communication without the need for fixed infrastructure (no relay required). This makes it ideal for remote sites or restricted-access zones. Operators can wear it under a protective suit, and it remains compatible with assisted breathing devices. It thus functions as a true safety intercom radio.
Industrial maintenance and logistics
Maintenance technicians or forklift operators working in logistics environments often need to coordinate their actions remotely or across large areas. The VOKKERO GUARDIAN, lightweight and easy to set up, is a superior alternative to traditional walkie-talkies. It provides constant, hands-free communication with no signal loss, even in large warehouses or multi-level facilities. This improves productivity and reduces the risk of errors, especially during critical operations or emergency repairs.
Renewable Energy: Wind, Solar, Hydroelectric
In the renewable energy sector, sites are often isolated and exposed to harsh weather conditions. On offshore wind farms, for example, technicians need to stay in constant contact, sometimes for several hours while working in nacelles. Thanks to their long battery life, extended range, and durability, VOKKERO intercoms have become valuable allies. The GUARDIAN is waterproof, shock-resistant, and can be used with noise-cancelling helmets to ensure safety and clear communication even in extreme conditions.
Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industry
In these clean environments where noise is less of an issue, the challenges lie elsewhere: hygiene, PPE, gloves, and sterile conditions. The VOKKERO GUARDIAN enables contactless communication, which is a real advantage in areas where pressing a button (as on a walkie-talkie) is discouraged. Continuous, hands-free communication without push-to-talk (PTT) saves time, reduces handling, and makes teamwork easier.
Why replace a walkie-talkie with a full-duplex intercom?
The walkie-talkie is popular in many companies, but it has several limitations in demanding professional environments:
- Half-duplex communication: only one person can speak at a time.
- Limited range or reliance on existing infrastructure.
- Audio quality often insufficient in noisy environments.
- Incompatibility with certain personal protective equipment (PPE).
VOKKERO systems, on the other hand, offer natural communication (like a phone call), hands-free and interference-free. They are designed to work with all types of helmets, PPE, and technical environments. Their installation is quick (plug & play), with no antennas or repeaters needed, making deployment easy.
A durable, modular, and secure solution
VOGO offers a comprehensive range of intercoms tailored to all industrial applications. The GUARDIAN is ideal for mobile or production teams. The GUARDIAN PLUS, meanwhile, provides features such as encryption, user identification, and integration with third-party systems. These intercoms are scalable and can be used equally well on temporary construction sites or in automated factories.
The VOKKERO GUARDIAN and GUARDIAN PLUS have established themselves across a wide range of industrial sectors—from steel mills to wind energy, as well as audiovisual and petrochemical industries. These full-duplex intercoms are a superior alternative to traditional walkie-talkies thanks to their excellent audio quality, ease of use, and compatibility with noise-cancelling helmets and professional equipment. A modern, robust, and intuitive solution designed to meet the communication challenges of industrial environments.
