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Guide: OSHA & ANSI Compliance for using Die Blocks on Power Presses

November 15, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Die blocks (also known as safety blocks, press blocks, or maintenance blocks) are a critical safety control used on mechanical and hydraulic power presses.

Guide: Camera-Based Safety Systems vs Profiling Light Curtains

November 15, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Camera systems and profiling curtains offer different strengths in machine guarding. Explore accuracy, safety ratings, integration complexity, and ideal applications.

Case Study: Modular Hot-Aisle Containment System Shipped Ready-to-Install

November 9, 2025//Shawn Mantel

A national data center contractor needed a fast-turnaround hot-aisle containment system for a new expansion project supporting an enterprise cloud computing customer.

Case Study: Turnkey Tunnel Guarding for EV Battery Conveyor System

November 9, 2025//Shawn Mantel

A major electric-vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer partnered with a leading systems integrator to install a new high-speed conveyor line used to transfer battery modules between inspection, testing, and assembly stations.

Case Study: Safety Upgrade for New Britain Friction Welder

September 2, 2025//Shawn Mantel

Manufacturers across North America rely on friction welding to join components with precision, consistency, and strength. The New Britain Friction Welder is a robust machine used in heavy industrial settings, but like many legacy machines, it presented safety challenges that required modern guarding solutions and electrical integration.