Machine Guarding for Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Collaborative robots, or cobots, can work near people. That ability makes them useful for many automated tasks. However, a cobot alone does not make every application safe. The robot may handle sharp parts, heavy products,...
Lockout/Tagout vs Machine Guarding
Machine guarding and lockout/tagout both help protect workers from machine hazards. However, they serve different roles. Machine guarding helps protect workers while equipment performs its normal job. Lockout/tagout, or LOTO, controls hazardous energy during certain...
Understanding ANSI B11 Machine Guarding Standards
Machine safety involves more than adding a guard around moving parts. Teams need to identify hazards, assess risk, and choose the right way to reduce that risk. The ANSI B11 standards provide guidance for this...
Machine Risk Assessments Explained
Every machine creates a different set of risks. A conveyor may create pinch points. A robot can move into an employee’s work area. Other equipment may expose workers to cutting, crushing, or flying debris. A...
Machine Guarding for Coiler Machine Safety
Machine Guarding for Coiler Machine Safety Project Overview: Safety plays a key role in every part of steel production. Bekaert Steel wanted to strengthen its safety approach while supporting an efficient work environment. CMM Industrial...
Fixed Guards vs. Interlocked Guards: Which Is Right?
Choosing the right machine guard starts with the work taking place inside the guarded area. Some machines need a barrier that stays in place. Others need regular access for loading, service, or other tasks. Fixed...
840 Wire Partitions Improve Steel Mill Safety
Project Overview: Steel production requires safety solutions that can withstand a demanding work environment. Nucor West Virginia turned to Airline and WireCrafters to help strengthen safety across its growing facility. The project combines durable guarding,...
Common Machine Guarding Violations Found During OSHA Inspections
An OSHA inspection can reveal machine safety issues that teams may overlook during daily work. A missing guard, an open access point, or a disabled safety device can expose workers to serious hazards. OSHA requires...
OSHA Machine Guarding Checklist for Manufacturers
Machine guarding protects employees from serious workplace hazards. It also helps manufacturers meet OSHA requirements and create a safer production environment. The challenge is knowing where to begin. A simple checklist can help identify gaps...
Custom Machine Guarding for Automated Material Handling
Project Overview: Automation can improve speed and efficiency, but it also creates new safety needs. UPS needed to protect employees around material handling equipment in an area with limited space. An undisclosed dealer partnered with...
Industrial Robot Safety With Rapid Guard® II
Project Overview: Safe automation starts with strong machine guarding. Robotic cells and conveyor systems require reliable barriers that protect employees without slowing production. Aii Systems partnered with WireCrafters to install RapidGuard® II machine guarding, creating...
Safety and Regulatory Compliance in Robotics and Automation: Best Practices for Safe Industrial Automation Deployment
By Erik B. Johnson Director of Innovation, WireCrafters Robotics and automation continue to transform manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations. From industrial robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and...
Protecting Employees Around Aluminum Roll Unwind Equipment
Project Overview: Employee safety starts with protecting the areas where people and machinery work side by side. At an undisclosed manufacturing facility, an aluminum roll unwind station created a high-traffic environment where reliable machine guarding...
Steel Machine Guarding Reduces Cost and Installation Time
Project Overview: Choosing the right machine guarding system can improve safety, reduce installation time, and lower project costs. For this project, Rockford Systems needed a solution that delivered all three without compromising performance. Steiner Electric...
WireCrafters Showcases Complete Machine Guarding Solutions at Automate
From June 22–25, 2026, the WireCrafters team exhibited at Automate 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, joining thousands of manufacturers, system integrators, OEMs, and automation professionals to explore the latest advancements in industrial automation...
Creating Secure Storage Zones in an Automotive Facility
Project Overview: Organization and inventory control play a critical role in maintaining efficiency on a busy manufacturing floor. For a large automotive supplier, properly separating parts, tools, and waste streams became increasingly important as the...
Safety Considerations When Integrating Automation into Your Facility
Automation continues to transform manufacturing and warehouse operations. From collaborative robots to fully automated production lines, companies use new technologies to improve efficiency, increase throughput, and address labor challenges. As automation expands, facilities must also...
Heavy-Duty Machine Guarding for Forklift Fuel Cell Automation
Project Overview: Automation can improve efficiency, but it also introduces new safety challenges that require careful planning and protection. When Concentric LLC developed an automated fuel cell replacement system for forklift trucks, safeguarding employees around...
Machine Guarding for the Automotive Industry: Key Considerations
Few industries rely on automation as heavily as automotive manufacturing. Robotic weld cells, stamping presses, conveyors, assembly lines, and material handling systems all work together to keep production moving. With so much equipment operating at...
Comparing Wire Mesh vs. Solid Panel Machine Guards: Which One Is Right for You?
Machine guarding needs to do more than surround equipment. The right guarding system should protect employees, support workflow, and fit the environment where the machine operates. One of the biggest decisions facilities face is whether...
Supporting Automation With Reliable Protection
Project Overview: Automation plays a major role in keeping production moving efficiently, but it also requires safety systems that can perform reliably in harsh industrial conditions. At NGK Ceramics, protecting employees around material-handling equipment became...
OSHA Machine Guarding Compliance Checklist
Machine guarding plays a major role in workplace safety, but many facilities treat it as a one-time project instead of an ongoing process. OSHA compliance requires more than installing a few barriers around equipment. Facilities...
Machine Guarding and Employee Safety in Manufacturing Facilities
Facility managers set the tone for safety on the floor. Policies matter, but day-to-day results come from how well teams control risk around equipment. Machine guarding sits at the center of that effort. When guards...
Machine Guards in Metal Fabrication: Protecting Workers
Metal fabrication environments move fast. Cutting, bending, welding, and forming all take place on the same floor, often simultaneously. With that level of activity comes real risk. Sharp edges, high heat, moving parts, and flying...
Built for Safety in Continuous Laundry Processing
Project Overview: Equipment-heavy laundry operations require clear separation between people and moving machinery to keep work areas safe and organized. At this commercial laundry facility, the team needed to create better separation as operations continued...
A Better Approach to Protecting Automated Workflows
Project Overview: As automation continues to transform large-scale distribution operations, facilities are challenged to balance advanced technology with practical safety solutions. When a large grocery distribution operation implemented an advanced automated storage and retrieval system...
Strengthening Safety Around Large Lathes at Nucor
Project Overview: Safety and access control were critical priorities for Nucor as they sought to protect employees better while working around large lathes and heavy machinery. To support these efforts, CMM Industrial partnered with WireCrafters...
Engineered Protection for Evolving Operations
Project Overview: When Starland Metals set out to strengthen its welding operations with a new robotic investment, safety and performance had to work hand in hand. To support this initiative, Cloos partnered with WireCrafters to...
Custom Safety Solution for Nashville Wire’s Robotic Cell
Project Overview: WireCrafters partnered with Nashville Wire to deliver a comprehensive machine guarding solution designed to enhance safety around a robotic cell. As automation continues to play a larger role in manufacturing, protecting employees while...
Safeguarding Automation at Berry Plastics
Project Overview: WireCrafters worked alongside Airline Hydraulics to provide a machine-guarding solution for Berry Plastics, meeting a vital safety requirement in a highly automated area of the facility. The application was designed to safeguard employees...
A Cost-Effective Approach to Maintenance Supply Storage
Project Overview: WireCrafters worked alongside Motion Industries to provide a wire partition application for Tate and Lyle that improved organization and security within the facility’s maintenance area. The solution enclosed a dedicated portion of the...
Custom Machine Guarding for Industrial Oven Protection
Project Overview: WireCrafters worked alongside Steven Engineering to provide a machine guarding solution at 3M’s Corona, California facility, where employee safety around an industrial oven was a key concern. The project required a guarding system...
Custom Machine Guarding for Robotic Palletizer Safety
Project Overview: WireCrafters partnered with Bulwark Safety Systems to deliver a comprehensive machine guarding solution for PCC, creating a safer, more controlled manufacturing environment. The application extended beyond traditional machine guarding to include a light...
Guidelines for Retrofitting Machine Guards on Older Equipment
Retrofitting machine guards on older equipment can present unique challenges. Many legacy machines were built long before today’s safety standards were established, which means facility leaders often have to work around tight spaces, outdated designs,...
Safeguarding a Robotic Welding Cell
Project Overview: WireCrafters worked with Ergonomic Partners to deliver a machine-guarding solution to protect operators around a robotic welding machine. The application required a robust, compliant system that balanced safety with accessibility, ensuring the welding...
Custom Tunnel Door Solution Enhances Safety at PCC Aerostructures
Project Overview: WireCrafters collaborated with Bulwark Safety Systems to deliver a machine guarding solution for PCC Aerostructures. This manufacturer required secure protection around a row of three machines with wide access needs. The project called...
Maintenance, Inspection and Monitoring of Guards: Lifecycle Management
Proper machine guarding begins with installation, but long-term safety requires ongoing attention. Routine maintenance, regular inspections, and continuous monitoring ensure that guards remain effective throughout their lifecycle. When facilities take a proactive approach to guard...
Strength and Safety for Weldbot’s Automation Setup
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently partnered with Weldbot to deliver a machine guarding solution for their robotic weld cell. As Weldbot continues to expand its automation capabilities, ensuring a safe, compliant workspace around high-precision welding equipment...
Custom Guarding for a Robotic and Conveyor Application
Project Overview: WireCrafters partnered with DW Fritz to deliver a customized machine guarding solution for an undisclosed customer seeking enhanced protection around their robotic and conveyor systems. The facility required a durable, reliable, and well-integrated...
Cost vs. Risk: ROI in Proper Machine Guarding
When evaluating safety investments, it is natural to focus on the upfront cost. However, when it comes to machine guarding, the real question is not “How much does it cost?” but “What is the cost...
Why Machine Guarding Is Still Among OSHA’s Top Violations
Each year, OSHA releases its list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards, and machine guarding remains near the top of the list. Despite decades of awareness, training, and advancements in safety technology, violations...
Deep Dive: Understanding OSHA 1910.212 (General Machine Guarding Standard)
Machine safety is at the core of every successful manufacturing operation. To protect workers from serious injuries, OSHA established 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines, which serves as the foundation of machine guarding compliance. Whether...
Local Support and Easy Installation Drive Safety Success
Project Overview: WireCrafters partnered with Cornerstone Automation Systems to deliver a custom machine guarding solution for an undisclosed customer, aiming to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. With a strong focus on protecting operators and equipment,...
Enclosure Project Highlights the Value of Trusted Partnerships
Project Overview: A leading manufacturer in the sporting goods industry required a protective enclosure to improve safety and organization within their facility. Their team needed a solution that would provide secure separation of work areas...
Custom Safety Fencing with Light Curtain Integration
Project Overview: WireCrafters worked with Bulwark Safety Systems to deliver a custom machine guarding application for an undisclosed customer. The project required a solution that combined wire mesh panels with a light curtain to provide...
AS/RS Protection That Meets Industrial Safety Standards
Project Overview: WireCrafters provided a machine guarding application for an undisclosed customer to support the safety and efficiency of their automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). The customer needed a reliable solution to isolate moving...
Customized Machine Guarding for Industrial Conveyor Safety
Project Overview: American Synthetic Rubber Company turned to WireCrafters for a reliable machine guarding solution to improve safety around a critical conveyor system. This direct partnership focused on enhancing worker protection while maintaining efficient access...
Don’t Risk It with Imports: The Compliance Advantages of U.S.-Manufactured Guarding
Safety compliance isn’t optional; it’s a responsibility. Companies that operate industrial machinery must meet strict OSHA and ANSI standards, and your choice of machine guarding can either support compliance or create serious risk. While imported...
Replacing Caution Tape with Real Protection
Project Overview: Tate and Lyle, a leading global supplier of food and beverage ingredients, needed a safer and more reliable guarding solution for a palletizer at their Lafayette, Indiana, facility. The existing guarding around the...
Protecting Workers with American-Made Machine Guarding
Workplace safety doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built into every barrier, bolt, and panel. At WireCrafters, we help manufacturers take a proactive approach to employee safety by providing durable, American-made guarding systems that withstand the...
Custom Machine Guarding Improves Safety and Reduces Noise
Project Overview: Cloos, a global leader in robotic welding technology, needed a reliable solution to enhance safety around their automated equipment. They turned to WireCrafters for a customized machine guarding application to create a secure...
Custom Machine Guarding for a Safer Facility
Project Overview: An undisclosed manufacturer required a machine guarding solution to improve safety around automated equipment without disrupting workflow. They partnered with SAGE, a trusted WireCrafters dealer, to develop a custom application aligned with OSHA...
Why U.S.-Made Machine Guarding Is Critical for OSHA Compliance
When it comes to protecting workers and maintaining a safe industrial environment, choosing the right machine guarding solutions directly impacts both safety and compliance. Beyond safeguarding employees from potential hazards, machine guarding is key in...
Simplifying Safety with WireCrafters’ Guarding Systems
Project Overview: Siete Leguas, a key player in the automotive industry, turned to WireCrafters for a machine guarding solution that would improve safety and organization on their production floor. The facility needed a durable barrier...
Conveyor Protection Made Simple with WireCrafters
Project Overview: A leading manufacturer recently selected WireCrafters to design and supply a machine guarding solution for a conveyor line within their facility. Focused on enhancing workplace safety and maintaining operational efficiency, the customer required...
The Role of Interlocked Guards in Industrial Safety
In any industrial setting, safety must be built into the environment literally and operationally. Interlocked guards are a critical component of this. They’re designed to keep workers safe by cutting power or stopping machinery when...
Custom Weld Cage for Lincoln Electric
Project Overview: Lincoln Electric required a reliable solution to safeguard personnel and equipment within their welding area and turned to WireCrafters for a custom-built solid metal weld cage. Known for producing high-quality welding products and...
Why Wire Mesh Machine Guards Are a Superior Safety Solution
Machine guarding isn’t something you can afford to get wrong when protecting workers and maintaining efficient operations on the manufacturing floor. Wire mesh machine guarding is one of the most reliable and practical solutions. At...
Types of Machine Guards: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Equipment
When it comes to protecting workers and equipment, selecting the right type of machine guard is essential. The right guard helps you stay compliant with OSHA requirements, reduces downtime, improves workflow, and keeps your team...
Common OSHA Machine Guarding Violations and How to Avoid Them
Staying compliant with OSHA’s machine guarding standards isn’t optional – it’s essential. Yet every year, violations related to machine guarding rank high on OSHA’s list of most cited workplace safety issues. These aren’t just technical...
Modular Machine Guarding: The Best Solution for Flexible Workspaces
Your safety systems must keep up when equipment moves and production lines shift. That’s why more facilities are turning to modular machine guarding. It offers the protection workers need while making it easier to...
The Hidden Costs of Workplace Injuries Due to Poor Machine Guarding
Most people consider machine guarding a safety requirement, a box to check for OSHA compliance. But if you have ever been on the receiving end of a workplace injury (or had to manage the fallout),...
The Impact of Machine Guarding on Robotics and Automation Safety
As robotics and automation continue to evolve, so do the safety measures required to support them. In today’s manufacturing environments, machines are moving faster, operating longer, and working closer to people than ever before. Keeping...
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Preventing Workplace Injuries
Regarding workplace safety, machine guarding is one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries on the job. In industrial environments, employees often work near powerful equipment with moving parts, high temperatures, or sharp components....
Understanding OSHA Machine Guarding Standards: What You Need to Know
Regarding workplace safety, machine guarding is one of the most critical components in preventing injuries and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established machine-guarding standards to protect workers...
Customized Safety Solutions for the Spirits Industry
Project Overview: Mac Manufacturing, a trusted equipment builder serving the spirits industry, needed a machine-guarding solution to keep workers safe from hazardous moving equipment and heavy barrels. With safety as a top priority, they turned...
Improving Conveyor Line Safety with Machine Guarding
Project Overview: Georgia Pacific required a reliable machine guarding solution for their conveyor line in Fletcher, Oklahoma, to enhance safety and efficiency. Partnering with Industrial Electronic Supply, WireCrafters provided a durable wire partition application designed...
Safeguarding Operations with RapidGuard® II
Project Overview: Interactive Design required a reliable machine guarding solution to protect workers around a high-speed conveyor system and turned to WireCrafters for a customized approach. With safety and efficiency as top priorities, WireCrafters provided...
Cloos Partners with WireCrafters for a Safer, More Efficient Workplace
Project Overview: Cloos, a welding and automation technology leader, required a reliable machine-guarding solution to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. With a focus on durability and compliance, WireCrafters designed and delivered a customized machine guarding...
Protecting Warehouse Assets with Wire Mesh
Project Overview: Precision and reliability are key when safeguarding operations in industrial settings. WireCrafters recently partnered with GEA of Texas to provide a custom machine guarding solution for a facility in San Antonio. This collaboration...
Streamlining Safety Compliance with WireCrafters’ Solutions
Project Overview: Blue Grass Tool, a leading manufacturer in the precision tool industry, faced growing safety concerns as its production lines expanded. Committed to operational efficiency and employee safety, the company sought a solution to...
Customized Solution Enhances Safety for Insulation Manufacturing Process
Project Overview: WireCrafters partnered with Airline Hydraulics to provide a customized machine guarding solution for an undisclosed customer in the manufacturing sector. This collaboration demonstrated WireCrafters’ commitment to workplace safety compliance by addressing the application’s...
Machine Guarding in the Real World: Best Practices in Action
Versatility and function are major factors for us at WireCrafters when it comes to the design of our machine guarding. We want to be sure that no matter the industry, our guarding can be utilized...
Three Attributes of RapidGuard®️️ II Machine Guarding that Makes Your Facility Safer
At WireCrafters, we’re always thinking about how we can create the next best innovation to keep your people safer and your business more productive. For us those two factors go hand-in-hand. Part of optimizing your...
The Art of Space Planning: Machine Guarding’s Role in Facility Separation
If you’ve ever owned or rented a home and tried to plan out the furniture and decorations for a room, you know that planning out a space is an art. Not everyone excels at it;...
Durable Safety Solutions for High Risk Automated Environments
Project Overview: A leading company needed a reliable solution to secure its operations without compromising efficiency. Turning to WireCrafters, they found a partner capable of delivering a tailored wire partition application to meet their unique...
Delivering Safety on a Tight Deadline
Project Overview: When a prominent supply chain company needed a robust machine guarding solution to enhance workplace safety and ensure compliance with stringent industry regulations, they turned to WireCrafters for help. The customer needed a...
Exploring Innovation at the Automation and Safety Council
WireCrafters recently hosted its Automation Safety Council, bringing together nine dealers from across the country for two days of collaboration, networking, and innovation. This event underscored WireCrafters’ commitment to advancing safety and automation in industrial...
Safety Guarding Solution for Granges
Project Overview: Granges, a leading manufacturer of rolled aluminum products, sought a robust machine guarding solution to enhance safety and productivity at its Newport, Arkansas, facility. Tasked with protecting workers while maintaining smooth production flows,...
Custom Machine Guarding for Southwire’s Cable Winder
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently partnered with West Georgia Supply to provide a custom machine guarding solution for Southwire, a leading manufacturer of wire and cable products. Southwire sought a reliable and durable guarding solution for...
WireCrafters Delivers Safety and Efficiency for Steel Manufacturer
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently collaborated with a leading steel manufacturer in Pennsylvania to provide a customized machine guarding solution for their steel mill. Safety is a top priority in such high-risk environments, so the company...
Improving Workplace Safety with Heavy-Duty Machine Guarding
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently partnered with a leading manufacturer to deliver a machine guarding solution tailored to their specific operational needs. Faced with enhancing workplace safety while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, the customer turned...
Custom Access Solutions for Automated Sheet Rock Operations
Project Overview: When an undisclosed customer needed a reliable machine guarding solution to ensure the safety of their operations, AA Electric and WireCrafters collaborated to deliver a customized application. Combining AA Electric’s expertise in industrial...
Safety Solution for Nissan’s Forklift Battery Robot
Project Overview: In a partnership with an undisclosed dealer, WireCrafters provided a critical machine-guarding solution for Nissan’s Smyrna manufacturing facility. The project focused on protecting a robotic arm system for changing forklift batteries, requiring precise...
Custom Machine Guarding Solutions for Fresenius Medical
Project Overview: Ensuring safety and efficiency is critical for any manufacturing operation. WireCrafters recently partnered with GEA of Texas to deliver a cutting-edge machine guarding application for Fresenius Medical, a leading provider of dialysis products...
Machine Guarding Maintenance: Best Practices for Safety and Longevity
Proper maintenance of machine guarding is critical to ensure the safety and longevity of your equipment. WireCrafters’ machine guarding solutions are designed for durability, but proper maintenance is essential to ensure they perform at their...
Improving Safety with RapidGuard® II Machine Guarding
Project Overview: When a leading manufacturer sought a reliable solution to enhance workplace safety, they turned to WireCrafters for a custom machine guarding system. With a focus on safeguarding employees and maintaining operational efficiency, the...
OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements: What You Need to Know
Ensuring workplace safety is a top priority, mainly when operating machinery. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces strict regulations to protect workers from injuries caused by moving machine parts. Understanding OSHA machine guarding...
Custom Machine Guarding Solutions: Tailoring Safety to Your Needs
When it comes to industrial safety, one-size-fits-all solutions often fall short. Every facility has unique machinery, layouts, and operational needs, so custom machine guarding is essential. With the proper setup, businesses can ensure optimal safety,...
Custom Conveyor Guarding Streamlines Safety and Installation
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently partnered with an undisclosed customer to build a reliable machine-guarding solution to enhance safety and efficiency in their production facility. The customer required a durable, adaptable barrier to protect workers from...
Top 5 Machine Guarding Solutions for Industrial Safety
Ensuring industrial machine safety is a top priority for manufacturers. Implementing the right machine-guarding solutions helps prevent accidents, protect workers, and keep operations running smoothly. WireCrafters offers a range of machine guarding options to meet...
Common Machine Guarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Machine guarding is critical for workplace safety, but even the best equipment can fail if improperly installed or maintained. Avoiding standard machine guarding mistakes can protect your employees and reduce downtown. Using Improper Guarding Solutions...
Customized Machine Guarding for Softwear Automation
Project Overview: This case study examines the collaboration between WireCrafters and Softwear Automation to meet a customer’s need for a robust machine-guarding solution. The customer required a reliable system to enhance safety around machinery while...
How to Choose the Right Machine Guarding for Your Facility
Selecting the right machine guarding is key to protecting your employees and maintaining smooth operations. But how do you find the best machine guarding for your facility? This guide outlines important factors to consider. Understand...
The Top 5 Benefits of Rapid Guard® II Machine Guarding
Machine guarding is essential in maintaining a safe and productive work environment, particularly in industries with heavy machinery. At WireCrafters, we understand the importance of robust, reliable guarding systems that protect workers and enhance efficiency....
Maximizing Workplace Safety: An Introduction to Machine Guarding Applications
In today’s industrial environment, ensuring employee safety is more critical than ever. Machine guarding is one of the most effective ways to protect employees from machinery hazards. This essential safety measure prevents accidents and keeps...
Boosting Safety and Efficiency with RapidGuard II®
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently teamed up with AA Electric to deliver a machine guarding solution for a customer in the manufacturing sector. The collaboration was aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and compliance within the client’s...
Customized Machine Guarding Solutions for CNC Machines
Project Overview: WireCrafters recently partnered with H.T. Machine Company to deliver advanced machine guarding solutions for an original equipment manufacturer specializing in computer numerical control (CNC) machines. This collaboration aimed to enhance safety and efficiency...
Streamlining Conveyor Maintenance with RapidGuard II
Project Overview: WireCrafters, a leading manufacturer of wire partition products, recently partnered with GEA of Texas to implement a comprehensive machine guarding solution for a valued client. This case study delves into the collaborative effort,...
Optimizing Workforce Training with Tailored Safety Systems
Project Overview: In a recent collaborative effort, WireCrafters joined forces with Bulwark Safety Systems to deliver an innovative machine-guarding solution for a leading car manufacturer. This strategic partnership combined WireCrafters’ industry-leading expertise in creating robust...
Precision Protection: Machine Guarding for Industrial Safety
Project Overview: Ensuring worker safety while maintaining efficiency is vital to any workforce production. Recognizing this, a leading manufacturer sought to implement a machine guarding system to protect employees from potential hazards associated with their...
Something for Everyone: The Variety of Guardrail Styles and Sizes Available to You
Guardrails are a vital part of any facility with machinery that moves through the facility such as a forklift or automated lift. Our wide variety of guardrail styles and sizes ensures that there’s something for...
Why GuardRails are a Must-Have Safety Measurement for Your Facility
Guardrails in the Industrial Landscape: Protecting Your People, Property, and Productivity While cutting-edge machinery is often the star of the show, it’s the silent sentinels like guardrails that often play the most critical roles. Guardrail...
WireCrafters Machine Guarding Solution Saves Time and Labor Costs
Project Overview: Workplace safety and operational efficiency stand as pivotal priorities in the realm of manufacturing and industrial processes. As a renowned industry leader in machine guarding, WireCrafters has consistently proven itself a reliable partner...
RapidGuard® II in the Field
In 2016, EHS Today covered the story of a Green Bay-based company that faced severe consequences after failing to provide proper machine guarding, “Investigators determined a worker had his left hand crushed on July 21,...
Understanding Machine Guard Requirements
Wirecrafters is a family-owned business that has always focused on providing our customers with creative solutions for their safety, security, and storage needs while meeting commitments with exceptional quality by people who care. One of...
How to Implement Machine Guarding in Your Business
At WireCrafters, we want to be part of educating businesses on how to best protect their people. A major way we do that is by always overstating the importance of machine guard systems for any...
Machine Guarding in Action: Getting You Home Safely
At WireCrafters, our favorite thing to hear an employee say is, “See you tomorrow.” Because it reminds us that our commitment to safety is what makes it possible for them to say that every morning...
Modular vs. Customized Machine Guarding
Your company needs a machine guarding solution, but you aren’t sure that someone can craft a product to fit the dimensions you need. At WireCrafters, we like options, and that’s exactly what we offer you....
The Dangers of DIY: Homemade vs. Professional Machine Guards
Homemade vs. Professional Machine Guards Some machines can be dangerous by their very nature, even when they are used as intended. Daily work activity and heavy equipment can pose a significant risk to sensitive machinery....
Understanding Machine Guarding: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency with WireCrafters
The need for industrial safety measures has never been more critical. Whether you’re running a manufacturing plant or a small workshop, you are undoubtedly aware of the importance of securing the equipment that powers your...
WireCrafters Machine Guard: Secure, Safe, and Compliant Industrial Solutions
Material Handling Organizations WireCrafters’ Machine Guarding works with many different associations and industry groups to ensure that we meet our customers’ changing requirements. MHIA, Material Handling Industry of America, is one association that brings together...
Enhancing Industrial Safety: Penna Flame Robotics’ Use of WireCrafters Machine Guards
Finding The Right Solution Since 1968 Penna Flame Robotics has been in the business of flame-hardening steel. As Penna Flame’s operations expanded, so did their need for more aggressive and customized safety considerations. Initially, machine...
Industrial Safety with WireCrafters’ Woven and Welded Partition Machine Guarding
Safety, a word you hear on a daily basis. You have countless meetings on profitability, streamlining, and safety. All of these affect your company – from OSHA fines and liability claims to just making sure...
Why Are Locking Systems Important For Machine Guarding?
Machine guarding is essential in maintaining the safety and security of the machines and employees. Thus, locks are a vital element in the system in order to assure only the right personnel are within proximity...
Enhancing Safety in Steel Production with WireCrafters’ Machine Guarding
Dealer C & E Advanced Technologies Product Machine Guarding Systems In the high-stakes world of steel production, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. With large, powerful machinery at every turn, the industry is recognized...
5 Customization Options for Your Machine Guarding Solutions
Machine Guarding systems exist to protect your employees from potentially hazardous machinery. Due to the universal need for this safety feature, WireCrafters has created customizable options to fit the requirements of any company. Along with...
Understanding Machine Guarding: A Comprehensive Guide by WireCrafters
Machine guarding is a critical aspect of any industrial or manufacturing environment, designed to protect workers from the potential risks associated with operating machinery. At WireCrafters, we have dedicated ourselves to providing innovative solutions for...
Safeguarding Equipment with Machine Guarding Solutions
Ensuring Safety in Manufacturing: A Customized Solution by WireCrafters Dealer: Anonymous Product: Machine Guarding At WireCrafters, we understand the critical importance of workplace safety, especially in manufacturing environments. In this case study, we delve into the...
Selecting the Best Machine Guarding: Top Questions to Consider and Why WireCrafters is the Ideal Choice
Machine guarding systems are a simple, effective way to protect personnel from the dangers of automated equipment. These risk reduction barriers keep people from hazard zones and allow for easy integration with the unique needs...
Case Study: Polycarbonate Machine Guarding Panels
Project Parker Aerospace – Fort Worth, TX Dealer Leamon Storage Systems – Waxahachie, TX Parker Aerospace, designers and builders of systems and components for virtually every aircraft flying today had a safety issue in protecting...
Machine Guard Safety Additions to Enhance your Facility
Machine guards are put in place to separate people from a physical hazard caused by a machine. These fixed perimeter guarding pieces often combine with other safety devices, chosen based on a risk assessment to...
Why Choose a WireCrafters Machine Guarding System
In manufacturing, one of the most important choices we must make is what products to use to keep people in our facilities safe. Much of our mechanical equipment utilizes machine guarding as a critical safety...
More Evidence on the Importance of Implementing Compliant Machine Guarding
“Safety first” is a mantra that you’ll find in almost any workplace. Those in the manufacturing industry, especially, are constantly reminded of the importance of compliant Machine Guarding. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware of...
3 Key Features of the RapidGuard II Machine Guarding System
Your facility is made safer because of your use of proper machine guarding solutions. The RapidGuard II machine guarding system employs fully framed panels with strength and stability unequaled in the industry. These 3 key...
WireCrafters Machine Guarding is the Perfect Solution for CMD
Project Custom Metal Designs (CMD) – Clermont, FL Dealer Craft Equipment/Miner Corporation – http://www.craftequip.com/ Local Dealer Provides Outstanding Hands-On Service Custom Metal Designs prefers WireCrafters’ Machine Guarding because of the quality of the product. One...
Safeguarding Standards for Robotics Industry Applications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of The United States Department of Labor has safeguarding standards for robotics industry applications. These standards ensure that anyone who interacts with robotic equipment remains safe. Therefore, it’s essential...
Safety Requirements to Consider When Building Your Machine Guard Fencing
Just like with any aspect of a workplace, there are certain rules and standards you have to adhere to to maintain the highest level of safety when building your machine guard fencing. Wherever there are...
RapidGuard II & Automation Sortation Safety
This application of the RapidGuard II is for automation sortation safety. To prevent employees from walking or working too close to sortation equipment, it’s recommended that every factory or warehouse install safety barriers. Safe guarding...
Automation & Safety Equipment in Food Packaging
Dealer: White Horse Safety, Inc. Product: Machine Guarding This is an example of our product in action at a food packaging organization where robotic arms are used to stack packaging products as they come off the production...
An Overview of ANSI B11.19 Machine Guarding Standards
Until recently, machine guarding standards hadn’t seen much change since they were established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) almost 50 years ago. Machines themselves, however, evolved greatly during that time. Although new...
Failing to Comply with OSHA Machine Guarding Leads to Loss & Damages
When an organization is fined for a failure to comply with OSHA machine guarding and other standards, it’s an expense that could’ve been avoided. When those violations lead to injury, it’s breaking news, not to...
Defining the Main Types of Machine Guarding
Defining the Types of Machine Guarding Machine guarding is not one-size-fits-all. Different hazard zones require different types of protection. This post is part of a series of resources useful for when you’re looking to purchase this...
Machine Guarding for the Primary Metals Processing Industry
The Primary Metals Processing industry is a growing sub-sector of manufacturing today. It’s a booming business in the U.S. and provides lucrative opportunities to businesses supplying these facilities too. We believe our mesh guarding can...
Risk Assessment & Machine Guarding
When it comes to machine guarding, safety is the highest priority. That’s why risk level is the top consideration when selecting a machine guard. Risk assessments are necessary to determine if a certain machine guard...
A Solution for Safe but Close Machine Proximity
A Different Kind of Machine Guarding System Machine guarding systems are necessary for safety and required by OSHA, however, we don’t believe they are all created equal. We are known for our machine guarding systems...
Machine Guarding Systems: Which Should You Choose?
You know you have to have machine guarding – it’s required by OSHA. You know there are certain standards and procedures you have to follow. After that, you have choices. You can make your own...
