Machine Tool Guards and Shields
Manual and CNC Lathe Guarding
Lathe guards for chip containment, rotating-part protection, and improved operator visibi
Shatter-resistant ATS lathe guarding protects from rotating hazards and flying chips while maintaining full operator visibility.
Manual and CNC Mills & Lathes are protective safety enclosures designed to shield operators from rotating chucks, flying chips, coolant spray, and entanglement hazards during turning operations. Featuring clear polycarbonate windows, durable steel frames, and smooth-pivot or lift-up mechanisms, these guards maintain full visibility of the workpiece while creating a secure barrier around high-risk areas. Ideal for toolrooms, job shops, and production floors, manual lathe guards help manufacturers meet OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements, reduce operator exposure to rotating parts, and improve overall shop safety and compliance.
User-Friendly Design
- Clear, high-impact polycarbonate shield provides maximum visibility for turning, threading, and high-RPM operations.
- Smooth pivoting or sliding guard arms allow fast tool changes and part inspection without full removal.
- Adjustable mounting arms align with various tool posts, headstocks, and chip pan geometries.
- Designed to minimize operator obstruction during setup while still providing primary hazard protection.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Fits a wide range of manual lathes (Bridgeport, South Bend, Clausing, LeBlond, Jet, Sharp, etc.) and most CNC turning centers.
- Multiple mounting brackets available: headstock-mount, rear-swing-arm, cross-slide-adjacent or overhead rail.
- Compatible with left-hand or right-hand spindle configurations and long-bed machines requiring extended-reach arms.
- Optional full-length chip-guard extensions for large swing or long-travel CNC lathes.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional electrical interlock prevents spindle run when guard is open (magnetic or RFID variations available).
- Guards help facilities align with OSHA 1910.212(a)(1) and ANSI B11.6 requirements for rotating-part safeguarding.
- Integrates into existing safety circuits using standard dry-contact wiring or connection to your safety relay.
- Rugged, powder-coated steel arms and brackets ensure long life in high-chip-load machining environments.
Manual and CNC Lathe Guarding
Lathe guards for chip containment, rotating-part protection, and improved operator visibi
Shatter-resistant ATS lathe guarding protects from rotating hazards and flying chips while maintaining full operator visibility.
Manual and CNC Mills & Lathes are protective safety enclosures designed to shield operators from rotating chucks, flying chips, coolant spray, and entanglement hazards during turning operations. Featuring clear polycarbonate windows, durable steel frames, and smooth-pivot or lift-up mechanisms, these guards maintain full visibility of the workpiece while creating a secure barrier around high-risk areas. Ideal for toolrooms, job shops, and production floors, manual lathe guards help manufacturers meet OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements, reduce operator exposure to rotating parts, and improve overall shop safety and compliance.
User-Friendly Design
- Clear, high-impact polycarbonate shield provides maximum visibility for turning, threading, and high-RPM operations.
- Smooth pivoting or sliding guard arms allow fast tool changes and part inspection without full removal.
- Adjustable mounting arms align with various tool posts, headstocks, and chip pan geometries.
- Designed to minimize operator obstruction during setup while still providing primary hazard protection.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Fits a wide range of manual lathes (Bridgeport, South Bend, Clausing, LeBlond, Jet, Sharp, etc.) and most CNC turning centers.
- Multiple mounting brackets available: headstock-mount, rear-swing-arm, cross-slide-adjacent or overhead rail.
- Compatible with left-hand or right-hand spindle configurations and long-bed machines requiring extended-reach arms.
- Optional full-length chip-guard extensions for large swing or long-travel CNC lathes.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional electrical interlock prevents spindle run when guard is open (magnetic or RFID variations available).
- Guards help facilities align with OSHA 1910.212(a)(1) and ANSI B11.6 requirements for rotating-part safeguarding.
- Integrates into existing safety circuits using standard dry-contact wiring or connection to your safety relay.
- Rugged, powder-coated steel arms and brackets ensure long life in high-chip-load machining environments.
- Assembly consists of:
- Main guard assembly: polycarbonate shield in curved or flat-panel design.
- Powder-coated steel mounting arm and adjustable bracket kit for manual or CNC lathe installations.
- Fasteners and hardware appropriate for headstock/side-wall mounting (no machine drilling required on most models).
- Installation instructions and optional wiring diagram for interlocked models.
- Note: Interlock switches, safety relays, and machine-stop integration sold separately.
- Common uses include:
- Manual Lathes: General machining, maintenance shops, training labs, and retrofit upgrades on legacy machines without OEM guarding.
- CNC Lathes: Chip-intensive turning operations, facing, grooving, and part-change inspection where visibility is critical.
- High-RPM Finishing: Protects operators from ejected chips, broken tooling, and coolant spray during finishing passes.
- Job Shops & Production Lines: Ideal for facilities improving compliance during machine-safety audits or upgrading outdated guards.
