Fixed machine guards are a permanent part of the machine. Interlocked machine guards are built into the moving parts or power system of a machine and automatically shut off the machine if the guard is ...

What’s the difference between a fixed guard, an interlocked guard and an adjustable guard? When is each most appropriate? Photo: J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. Moving machine parts have the potential ...

We have a large work cell area that contains several machine operations that run automatically. What is the best way to guard such an area? Answered by Russ Wood, application engineering manager, ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- We've all had the experience of doing what we thought was a favor for someone, only to have it rejected or unappreciated. If machine guards were human, I believe they ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Every year, machine accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths. The moving parts of a machine can cut or crush, flying debris can cause eye ...

Mechanical safety interlock switches couple a moveable guard door with the power source of the hazard. When the guard door is opened, the power is isolated, ensuring that the machine does not pose a ...