Fixed Guards
This category includes simple barriers that are affixed permanently to a machine to act as a shield to prevent contact with body parts, or to prevent the spray of chips, sparks, and other debris. Fixed guards are not dependent on moving parts to function, and are typically constructed of a material that is substantial enough to withstand whatever impact it receives during the fabricating process. Fixed guards can be constructed of sheet metal, bars, wire cloth, plastic or mesh screens, and can be suitable to high production, repetitive operations.
DENIOS Impact Protection and Barrier Systems offer a comprehensive range of products to shield facilities and structures from damage during intra-company transport or loading and unloading.
The Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz is a digital calculation tool that uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the appropriate light curtain in each case.
Ferndale Safety introduces the ViziGuard™ bench grinder safety system, which incorporates an advanced electrical interlocking system to reduce the risk of serious injury.
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