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 in addressing these critical …
Machine guarding
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, 2016, by a molding machine, when the tamp head smashed his hand as he removed a …
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 the solutions we’ve provided to businesses worldwide is our …
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 business with hazards created by machinery. These systems play a critical role in ensuring workplace safety …
Machine Guarding in Action: Getting You Home Safely
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 they come in, the expectation is that we will see …
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. Despite the dangers, many manufacturers continue to sell machinery products …
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 operations. One term you've probably come across is "machine guarding." In …
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 hundreds of manufacturers of …
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 that your employees are content and safe. There is always room for safety improvement. We want …
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 of the machines. Combined with partitions, the machine guarding system works together to …
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 as one of the most hazardous manufacturing jobs. As …
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 machine guarding, ensuring safety, …
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 success story of a …
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 of your facility. They can also act as an awareness barrier to …
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 employees from hazardous debris while walking through their …
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 create a safe working environment. WireCrafters offers many safety features to consider …
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 feature. And choosing WireCrafters as your machine guarding partner can make all the …
Safety Requirements to Consider When Building Your Machine Guard Fencing
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 moving parts, there is …