Machine Guarding Systems

Modern Machine Guarding Systems use the best materials and processes in all their products. Steel tube, wire mesh, expanded metal, angle, channel, and sheet metal are formed with laser, waterjet, band saw, cold saw, brake press, shear, welder, and grinder and finished with powder coat. Different systems are designed to achieve the desired results in the most economical and practial manner. Budget, functionality, and safety requirements determine which system is best.

Frames and posts are usually 11 gage 2 x 2 steel tube. Wall thickness may vary with the requirements or customer preference. Panels are built by welding angle frames with some type of infill—welded wire, expanded metal, sheet metal, or polycarbon. Below are listed are some of the common, standard materials used in all systems.

To make panels we cut blanks on the laser or waterjet from sheet metal and form the angles on the brake press. This results in better surface quality and a more pleasing form than starting with common angle. Our panels have a slightly radiused “softer” edge at the bend and the surface is smoother (no scale) as well. This method of manufacture also allows us greater flexibility and economy in locating the holes, slots and notches required to assemble a system.

We take pride in the craftsmanship of our trade. We plug weld where possible and grind flush avoiding unnecessary welding beads. Parts are thoroughly deburred before fabrication and cleaned before finishing. The entire process is mangaged using ERP and MRP software to assure prompt delivery of every order.

Our standard finish is powder coat—tougher and more consistent than wet paint. We handle this operation in house and accomodate custom colors as well as our standards safety yellow and flat black.

Orders are carefully packed on pallets and wrapped for protection to assure that everything arrives in tact an on time.