Guarding
a 9m Press this is a good example of how we can cope with a very bespoke design with many cut outs and difficult fixing locations.
Guarding this
press due to its nature and the very tightly upheld safety standars
of the company required that the FMM group worked closely
with their employees during the installation of the press. Due
to this we were able to change and refine the designs of the guards
as the control panels and conyeyers were fitted. The company wished
to keep their impressive safety record, a very strong guarding
system was therefore developed for all 4 levels that required
access, with sliding doors on level 2 and a hinged door on level
4. Space was a major constriction on this job therefore to minimise
space lost finer infil was used on areas closest to moving parts
in order that the guards could fit closer to the press and satisfy
Health and Safety requirements. |
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Level 4 was not space confinded and the decision was taken to allow
access with a hinged door our prefered choice due to its extremily
secure nature.
Heavy duty 50mm hollow square tube frame work with FMM 204F expanded
metal infill all welded construction. With stainless steel hinges
and Adams rite hook bolt lock and 6 pin euro barrel (insurance
approved), all powder coated Resada Green after manufacture.
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Level 4 |
Fixed Guards on Level 3
No access required. |
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Level 3 |
South side conveyor guarding Level 2
Individual shaped guards to allow access for conveyor loading,
with light guards on either side
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Level 2
South Side |
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Level 2
South Side with cut outs for control panels. |
Level 2 East Side
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Level 2
With sliding door access, and showing Finer expanded FMM 129F
to comply with Health and Safety around sensative areas. |
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Level 2 West Side Guarding showing sliding door
access with electronic safety locks. |
Level 2
West Side |
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Ground Floor
Showing light guards before final fixing. |
The total guarding system weighed around 1.8
Tonnes with the top guards on level 4 being 9Metres above ground
level. |
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