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Machine Safety

OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements: What You Need to Know

September 23, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Custom Machine Guarding Solutions: Tailoring Safety to Your Needs

September 20, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Custom Conveyor Guarding Streamlines Safety and Installation

September 19, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Top 5 Machine Guarding Solutions for Industrial Safety

September 16, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Common Machine Guarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

September 13, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Customized Machine Guarding for Softwear Automation

September 10, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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How to Choose the Right Machine Guarding for Your Facility

September 9, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 Your …

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The Top 5 Benefits of Rapid Guard® II Machine Guarding

September 6, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Maximizing Workplace Safety: An Introduction to Machine Guarding Applications

September 3, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Boosting Safety and Efficiency with RapidGuard II®

August 27, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Customized Machine Guarding Solutions for CNC Machines

August 20, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Streamlining Conveyor Maintenance with RapidGuard II

August 13, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Optimizing Workforce Training with Tailored Safety Systems

August 6, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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’ …

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Precision Protection: Machine Guarding for Industrial Safety

July 19, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Something for Everyone: The Variety of Guardrail Styles and Sizes Available to You

May 22, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 every …

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Why GuardRails are a Must-Have Safety Measurement for Your Facility

May 16, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 systems stand as physical guardians, warding off …

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WireCrafters Machine Guarding Solution Saves Time and Labor Costs

April 5, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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RapidGuard® II in the Field

April 3, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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Understanding Machine Guard Requirements

February 19, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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How to Implement Machine Guarding in Your Business

January 30, 2024 By Megan Stearman

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 …

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