From simple protective fencing to complex protective systems Safety enclosures are special partition wall systems, covers or cabins that safely enclose machines and systems or even just safety-relevant system parts in order to minimize the danger they can pose.
Even a machine at rest harbors dangers, for example due to sharp edges, rough surfaces or openings. Machines in motion are more dangerous if dust, flying sparks or swirling chips are to be expected.
Protective enclosures specially tailored to the location, which consistently separate man and machine, can minimize the dangers posed by the machines. They should therefore be used wherever machines and systems pose a risk to employees, but also where the machines need to be protected from human intervention or flying parts.
Access to the machines can be ensured by special gates that are equipped with a safety device, for example to shut down the machine, as required. These can be electrically monitored safety fences or safety fences with light barriers. Safety enclosures can be adapted very flexibly to the respective requirements of the operation.
For some systems, a simple
machine guard is sufficient, while others require a complex system including "warrior protection". A warrior guard is a construction consisting of slats and a bellows. For machine tools in particular, for example, there are so-called "bullet-proof" protective enclosures that completely seal off the machine from the outside world and thus ensure safe and undisturbed production. Depending on requirements, access to the machine can be via sliding, folding, lifting or roller doors.