Integrated Machine Safety Controls
ProTech Eagle Eye Profiling Safety Light Curtain
Precision, high-density protection for press-brake and point-of-operation safety.
High-density infrared light-curtain guarding for press brakes and equipment supports operator proximity while maintaining high safety integrity.
ProTech Eagle Eye Profiling Light Curtains, also known as press brake profiling curtains, are advanced presence-sensing safety devices engineered specifically for safeguarding hydraulic and electric press brakes. Unlike fixed-plane light curtains, Eagle Eye uses dynamic “profiling” technology to track the shape and movement of tooling during the bending cycle. This allows the system to mute beams automatically as the punch approaches the die, maintaining maximum protection while eliminating unnecessary machine stops. With high-resolution infrared detection, fast response times, and full compatibility with most press brake controls, ProTech Eagle Eye provides OSHA- and ANSI B11.3-compliant guarding that enhances operator safety without slowing productivity. Ideal for retrofit or OEM applications, these profiling curtains deliver reliable Category 4 / PLe safety performance for modern high-speed bending operations.
User-Friendly Design
- Compact extruded aluminum housing with high-density staggered light-beam array — accommodates close-in mounting near tooling.
- Oil-tight, water-resistant enclosure and heavy-duty mounting brackets designed for vibration and rugged production environments.
- No alignment or frequent calibration required — designed for maintenance-free operation over the long term.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Standard range up to ~30 ft (clean environment) with robust mounting brackets; optional shock-mounted brackets for high-vibration machines.
- Suitable for retrofit mounting on hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical press brakes, shears and other forming machines.
- Beam blank-out and part-profile customisation options allow use with boxes/trays or fixed tooling where part penetrates scanning field.
Seamless System Integration
- Self-checking dual-relay output (one normally open / one normally closed) for safe machine-control interface.
- Programmable beam-blanking and automated part-profile recognition enable feed-through of known geometry while maintaining hazard protection.
- Compatible with existing press-brake controls, meets or supports compliance with standards such as ANSI B11.3 (Press Brakes) and OSHA 1910.212 (Machine Guarding).
ProTech Eagle Eye Profiling Safety Light Curtain
Precision, high-density protection for press-brake and point-of-operation safety.
High-density infrared light-curtain guarding for press brakes and equipment supports operator proximity while maintaining high safety integrity.
ProTech Eagle Eye Profiling Light Curtains, also known as press brake profiling curtains, are advanced presence-sensing safety devices engineered specifically for safeguarding hydraulic and electric press brakes. Unlike fixed-plane light curtains, Eagle Eye uses dynamic “profiling” technology to track the shape and movement of tooling during the bending cycle. This allows the system to mute beams automatically as the punch approaches the die, maintaining maximum protection while eliminating unnecessary machine stops. With high-resolution infrared detection, fast response times, and full compatibility with most press brake controls, ProTech Eagle Eye provides OSHA- and ANSI B11.3-compliant guarding that enhances operator safety without slowing productivity. Ideal for retrofit or OEM applications, these profiling curtains deliver reliable Category 4 / PLe safety performance for modern high-speed bending operations.
User-Friendly Design
- Compact extruded aluminum housing with high-density staggered light-beam array — accommodates close-in mounting near tooling.
- Oil-tight, water-resistant enclosure and heavy-duty mounting brackets designed for vibration and rugged production environments.
- No alignment or frequent calibration required — designed for maintenance-free operation over the long term.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Standard range up to ~30 ft (clean environment) with robust mounting brackets; optional shock-mounted brackets for high-vibration machines.
- Suitable for retrofit mounting on hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical press brakes, shears and other forming machines.
- Beam blank-out and part-profile customisation options allow use with boxes/trays or fixed tooling where part penetrates scanning field.
Seamless System Integration
- Self-checking dual-relay output (one normally open / one normally closed) for safe machine-control interface.
- Programmable beam-blanking and automated part-profile recognition enable feed-through of known geometry while maintaining hazard protection.
- Compatible with existing press-brake controls, meets or supports compliance with standards such as ANSI B11.3 (Press Brakes) and OSHA 1910.212 (Machine Guarding).
- Assembly consists of:
- Transmitter module (Eagle Eye light-beam emitter) and receiver module (light-beam sensor array) in extruded aluminium housing.
- Quick-mount brackets (heavy-duty aluminium) for mounting to machine frame; optional shock-mounts for high-vibration machines.
- Control enclosure containing dual relays and connection terminals; power input (115 V or 240 V) as specified.
- Installation instructions, beam alignment guide, and wiring diagram for interlock with machine control circuit.
- Note: Machine control (safety relay, brake-monitoring controller) is not included — must be provided/installed separately.
- Common uses include:
- Retrofit of hydraulic or mechanical press brakes for close-hand feed operations, where traditional guarding restricts throughput.
- High-volume bending cells where tool change-over is frequent and operator needs to remain close to tooling.
- Shears, punches, and forming machines where high-density beam arrays allow reduced safety-distance and improved ergonomics.
- Automated or semi-automated production lines requiring reliable presence-sensing at or near the point of operation.
