Machine Tool Guards and Shields
Hydraulic Shop Press Guarding
Engineered to prevent operator exposure to pinch points, flying debris, and high-force operations.
Protective guard enclosure shields operators from pinch points, ejected parts, and high-pressure failures on hydraulic shop presses.
Hydraulic Shop presses are heavy-duty safety enclosures designed to protect operators from pinch points, crushing hazards, and flying debris during pressing, forming, and straightening operations. Built with robust steel frames and clear polycarbonate shielding, these guards create a secure barrier around the press’s work area while maintaining full visibility of the part and tooling. Adjustable designs allow easy access for loading and unloading while helping facilities comply with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements. Whether on a 20-ton shop press or a 200-ton hydraulic press, these guards reduce injury risk, increase operator confidence, and support safer, more compliant shop-floor operations.
User-Friendly Design
- Clear polycarbonate or steel-mesh guard provides excellent visibility into the press workspace during pressing, bending, or straightening operations.
- Large front door swings or slides open for quick loading of parts, tooling changeovers, and fixture adjustments.
- Smooth-operating hinges and counterbalanced frames reduce operator effort when opening or closing the guard.
- Designed to keep operators’ hands and body clear of the danger zone during high-force press strokes.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Universal bracket system fits most 20-ton to 200-ton shop presses (H-frame, C-frame, and floor-mount types).
- Adjustable height and depth allow the guard to be positioned around tall or oversized workpieces.
- Available in full-enclosure, half-enclosure, and front-shield styles depending on machine layout and accessibility needs.
- Optional toe-kick protection or side-panel extensions for enhanced containment.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional safety-interlocked door switch disables hydraulic activation when guard is open.
- Supports compliance with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements for crushing and impact hazards.
- Simple integration into existing press controls—compatible with safety relays, contactors, and two-hand control systems.
- Suitable for both powered hydraulic presses and manually operated shop presses.
Hydraulic Shop Press Guarding
Engineered to prevent operator exposure to pinch points, flying debris, and high-force operations.
Protective guard enclosure shields operators from pinch points, ejected parts, and high-pressure failures on hydraulic shop presses.
Hydraulic Shop presses are heavy-duty safety enclosures designed to protect operators from pinch points, crushing hazards, and flying debris during pressing, forming, and straightening operations. Built with robust steel frames and clear polycarbonate shielding, these guards create a secure barrier around the press’s work area while maintaining full visibility of the part and tooling. Adjustable designs allow easy access for loading and unloading while helping facilities comply with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements. Whether on a 20-ton shop press or a 200-ton hydraulic press, these guards reduce injury risk, increase operator confidence, and support safer, more compliant shop-floor operations.
User-Friendly Design
- Clear polycarbonate or steel-mesh guard provides excellent visibility into the press workspace during pressing, bending, or straightening operations.
- Large front door swings or slides open for quick loading of parts, tooling changeovers, and fixture adjustments.
- Smooth-operating hinges and counterbalanced frames reduce operator effort when opening or closing the guard.
- Designed to keep operators’ hands and body clear of the danger zone during high-force press strokes.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Universal bracket system fits most 20-ton to 200-ton shop presses (H-frame, C-frame, and floor-mount types).
- Adjustable height and depth allow the guard to be positioned around tall or oversized workpieces.
- Available in full-enclosure, half-enclosure, and front-shield styles depending on machine layout and accessibility needs.
- Optional toe-kick protection or side-panel extensions for enhanced containment.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional safety-interlocked door switch disables hydraulic activation when guard is open.
- Supports compliance with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements for crushing and impact hazards.
- Simple integration into existing press controls—compatible with safety relays, contactors, and two-hand control systems.
- Suitable for both powered hydraulic presses and manually operated shop presses.
- Assembly consists of:
- Main guard assembly: clear polycarbonate front shield or steel-mesh enclosure (depending on model).
- Mounting arms, brackets, and hardware compatible with common H-frame and C-frame presses.
- Adjustable side panels (if included) for expanded containment area.
- Installation manual and optional interlock wiring diagram.
- Note: Hydraulic controls, safety relays, and electrical interlock hardware sold separately.
- Common uses include:
- Metal fabrication & job shops: Pressing bearings, bushings, shafts, and structural components.
- Automotive & maintenance departments: Straightening frames, removing/installing press-fit parts.
- Manufacturing facilities: High-force operations requiring operator proximity and reliable containment.
- Retrofit upgrades: Replacing missing or inadequate OEM guarding on older hydraulic shop presses.
