Machine Tool Guards and Shields
Power Shear Machine Guards
Guards designed to protect operators from cutting blades, pinch points, and flying offcuts.
Front and rear shear guards protect operators from blade contact and ejected material during sheet-metal cutting.
Power Shear Machine Guards are heavy-duty safety enclosures designed to protect operators from the high-force cutting blades, pinch points, and flying material commonly associated with mechanical and hydraulic shear operations. Built with reinforced steel framing, clear impact-resistant viewing panels, and adjustable front and rear barrier systems, these guards create a secure protective zone while maintaining full visibility of the cut line. Power shear guarding helps facilities comply with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements by reducing the risk of accidental contact with the blade during feeding, cutting, and material handling. Upgrading to modern shear guards improves operator safety, reduces injury potential, and supports safer metal fabrication and sheet-processing environments.
User-Friendly Design
- Transparent front blade shield enables clear viewing of the cut line.
- Spring-loaded or hinged guards move smoothly with sheet entry.
- Rear offcut panels prevent scrap from ejecting toward operators.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Fits foot-activated, motorized, and hydraulic power shears.
- Adjustable brackets adapt to varied throat openings and blade widths.
- Options for extended side panels for wide-format shears.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional interlock preventing blade cycling when guard is raised.
- Helps facility compliance with OSHA 1910.212 and ANSI B11.4 shear requirements.
- Integrates with foot pedals, palm buttons, or safety relays.
Power Shear Machine Guards
Guards designed to protect operators from cutting blades, pinch points, and flying offcuts.
Front and rear shear guards protect operators from blade contact and ejected material during sheet-metal cutting.
Power Shear Machine Guards are heavy-duty safety enclosures designed to protect operators from the high-force cutting blades, pinch points, and flying material commonly associated with mechanical and hydraulic shear operations. Built with reinforced steel framing, clear impact-resistant viewing panels, and adjustable front and rear barrier systems, these guards create a secure protective zone while maintaining full visibility of the cut line. Power shear guarding helps facilities comply with OSHA 1910.212 machine-guarding requirements by reducing the risk of accidental contact with the blade during feeding, cutting, and material handling. Upgrading to modern shear guards improves operator safety, reduces injury potential, and supports safer metal fabrication and sheet-processing environments.
User-Friendly Design
- Transparent front blade shield enables clear viewing of the cut line.
- Spring-loaded or hinged guards move smoothly with sheet entry.
- Rear offcut panels prevent scrap from ejecting toward operators.
Flexible Mounting Options
- Fits foot-activated, motorized, and hydraulic power shears.
- Adjustable brackets adapt to varied throat openings and blade widths.
- Options for extended side panels for wide-format shears.
Seamless System Integration
- Optional interlock preventing blade cycling when guard is raised.
- Helps facility compliance with OSHA 1910.212 and ANSI B11.4 shear requirements.
- Integrates with foot pedals, palm buttons, or safety relays.
- Assembly consists of:
- Front blade shield and rear offcut guard.
- Adjustable mounting brackets and hardware.
- Installation instructions + optional interlock wiring diagram.
- Common uses include:
- Metal fabrication, sheet-metal shops, HVAC fabrication floors.
- High-force shearing with flying scrap pieces.
- Retrofit guarding on legacy shears with unprotected blade areas.
