Overview
PowerSafe Automation now offers the Laser Safe press safety system—a next-generation safeguarding solution engineered for metal stamping, punch presses, and forming equipment requiring precision operator protection. Designed to replace outdated light curtains and mechanical guarding solutions, this advanced system provides real-time protection without compromising cycle time, visibility, or productivity.
Why Laser Safe?
Traditional press guarding methods often force operators into trade-offs: higher protection leads to slower production, while faster workflows introduce risk. Laser Safe technology eliminates those compromises.
Using industry-leading optical sensing and intelligent zone monitoring, the system creates an invisible protective field across the point of operation. If a hand, finger, or foreign object breaches the safe zone, the system instantly signals the machine to stop—before injury occurs.
Key Features
High-Precision Optical Detection Detects intrusion within millimeters of the hazard zone, enabling safe, efficient operation even on high-speed cycles.
Adaptive Zone Protection Automatically adjusts to stroke speed, tooling geometry, part size, and operator workflow.
Programmable Safe Distance & Muting Functions Supports complex applications, including automatic part feeding, hand-assist loading, and robot interaction.
Fast Reaction Time (<10 ms) Designed to stop motion quickly to meet OSHA, ANSI B11, and RIA functional safety requirements.
Operator Visibility & Ergonomics Clear line of sight to the workpiece and tooling — no bulky guards blocking the process.
Easy Retrofitting & Integration Compatible with most mechanical, hydraulic, and servo presses, with available wiring kits and mounting components.
Compliance & Standards
Laser Safe systems support compliance with machine safety regulations, including:
OSHA 1910.212 & 1910.217
ANSI B11.1, B11.19, and B11.3
ISO 13849-1 Functional Safety
CE press safety requirements (EN 693 / EN 574 equivalents)
Each installation includes a documented functional safety validation report, ensuring that the system meets required stopping distances and safety-rated performance levels.
Applications
Mechanical punch presses
Hydraulic forming presses
Servo-driven stamping lines
Transfer and progressive dies
Press brakes and hand-assist forming stations
Whether you run low-volume toolroom stamping or full production environments, the Laser Safe system delivers consistent protection without slowing throughput.
Benefits
Reduce risk of hand and finger injuries
Minimize production interruptions vs. light curtains
Increase operator confidence and efficiency
Support corporate EHS and safety compliance initiatives
Extend the usable life of legacy presses without major redesign
Installation & Support
PowerSafe Automation provides complete turnkey implementation:
Site evaluation and risk assessment
System engineering and integration
Stop time distance measurement
Commissioning and validation
On-site operator and maintenance training
We ensure your press is not only protected but optimized for productivity.
