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 …
OSHA Compliance
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 …
Custom Weld Cage for Lincoln Electric
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 systems, …
Why Wire Mesh Machine Guards Are a Superior Safety Solution
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
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 …
Common OSHA Machine Guarding Violations and How to Avoid Them
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
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 adapt …
The Hidden Costs of Workplace Injuries Due to Poor Machine Guarding
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), you know the impact goes way …
The Impact of Machine Guarding on Robotics and Automation Safety
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. …
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Preventing Workplace Injuries
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 …
Understanding OSHA Machine Guarding Standards: What You Need to Know
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 …
