Barriers & Protective Guarding

Physical Barriers

Wire partitions from WireCrafters are a simple and effective way to protect personnel from the dangers posed by automated, mechanical, or hazardous equipment and areas. These barriers are generally used to segregate danger zones. System versatility allows easy integration of access doors or material handling openings with system controls.

This guard is always on duty and unaffected by power outages or electrical problems. Also doubles as a potential safety net by containing objects ejected by a malfunctioning robot. Crimped and woven wire mesh is resilient to dings while retaining it’s shape, appearing new for a long time.

Guardrails

All sorts of things need protection, especially if they are in a forklift lane. Guardrails from HandleIt (or one of our other vendors) provide a safe, physical barrier that protects not only equipment, but desks, walkways, machinery and even bathrooms from forklift accidents and vehicle impacts.

Driver Cages/Mantraps

Unauthorized individuals in your facility can open your organization up to theft or liability due to injury. Installing a driver access cage, or mantrap, can help avoid this. A driver cage allows you to monitor and control access to your facility. A service window with shelf for paperwork pass-through; coded entry lock; remote control electric latch release; and full-width, exit-only push bar are features that can be added. With the right features, a driver cage entryway can also serve as an employee entrance or emergency exit.

Woven & Welded Wire Machine Guarding 

WireCrafters offers both woven and welded wire machine guarding and perimeter guarding systems to protect and separate property, equipment, and personnel. By the nature of its woven wire or welded wire design, WireCrafters guarding systems provide an unparalleled level of safety and security.

Woven Wire Mesh Machine Guards 

The traditional woven wire mesh machine guarding systems are constructed of a 10-gauge wire, woven into a 2″ x 1″ rectangular mesh. This heavy mesh is welded inside a 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 1/8″ angle frame. The woven wire machine guarding system is in stock in both 6′-2″ and 8′-5 1/4″ heights.

RapidWire HD™ Welded Wire Machine Guarding 

The more modern RapidWire HD™ welded wire machine guarding system provides an unparalleled level of security. RapidWire HD™ machine guarding features three basic components: framed panels, posts, and a wide variety of door styles. Install any type of machine guarding system required to separate moving equipment and make your work area or robotic cell safe to use.

RapidWire HD™ is a 10-gauge welded wire constructed in a 1 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ rectangular pattern. The sturdy welded mesh is surrounded by a 13-gauge rolled formed angle frame.