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 …
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Strength and Safety for Weldbot’s Automation Setup
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 …
Custom Guarding for a Robotic and Conveyor Application
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, …
Cost vs. Risk: ROI in Proper Machine Guarding
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 of not doing it?” The return on investment in proper …
Why Machine Guarding Is Still Among OSHA’s Top Violations
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 related to …
Deep Dive: Understanding OSHA 1910.212 (General Machine Guarding Standard)
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 …
Local Support and Easy Installation Drive Safety Success
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 …
Enclosure Project Highlights the Value of Trusted Partnerships
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 …
Custom Safety Fencing with Light Curtain Integration
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
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 …
Customized Machine Guarding for Industrial Conveyor Safety
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 …
Don’t Risk It with Imports: The Compliance Advantages of U.S.-Manufactured Guarding
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 …
Replacing Caution Tape with Real Protection
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 equipment had …
Protecting Workers with American-Made Machine Guarding
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 …
Custom Machine Guarding Improves Safety and Reduces Noise
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 …
Custom Machine Guarding for a Safer Facility
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 …
Why U.S.-Made Machine Guarding Is Critical for OSHA Compliance
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, …
Simplifying Safety with WireCrafters’ Guarding Systems
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
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 …
The Role of Interlocked Guards in Industrial Safety
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 opening …
