Benchtop Assembly Press Safety Systems

This vertical pneumatic assembly press, installed for a manufacturer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, features a manual loading and unloading operation where operators place parts between the tooling. To help reduce exposure to point-of-operation crushing, pinch point, and hands-in-die hazards, the machine was retrofitted with dual Type 4 safety light curtains and a transparent polycarbonate point-of-operation shield. The integrated safety controls stop hazardous machine motion whenever the light curtain is interrupted, while the clear shield maintains excellent visibility and ergonomic access for efficient production. This guarding solution helps protect operators without unnecessarily restricting the assembly process.

This rotary chuck workstation, installed for a manufacturer in Louisville, Kentucky, uses a rotating chuck to securely hold components during machining or assembly operations while operators manually load and unload parts. To help reduce exposure to rotating chuck entanglement, pinch point, point-of-operation, and unexpected machine motion hazards, the workstation was retrofitted with dual Type 4 safety light curtains, fixed perimeter guarding, and safety-rated control integration. The safety system stops hazardous machine motion whenever the light curtain sensing field is interrupted, while maintaining excellent operator visibility and efficient material handling. This guarding solution enhances personnel protection without unnecessarily impacting productivity or access during normal operation.