EuroWire May 2021

Manufacturing Technology

▲ Rockford’s Protector shield

Safeguarding milling machines, drills and other metal cutting equipment

Rockford introduced Protector shields for safeguarding mills, drills, lathes, grinders and other cutting and turning machines. Constructed of 14-gauge powder-coated steel and thick 3 / 16 " shock-proof, scratch- resistant polycarbonate, Protector shields defend operators from flying debris, lubricants, coolants and swarf. They incorporate cool, bright LED lighting into the frame to illuminate the work area for shadow-free, detailed visibility. Some models also feature colour- changing LED lights to indicate when the Systems has

shield is open or closed. For additional protection, an interlock will disengage power and prevent a connected machine from starting up when a Protector shield is not in the correct work position, solving the problem of operator bypassing. An optional safety monitoring relay can be added to monitor the interlock switch for failure or damage. Rockford’s Protector series shields are modular in design so that shape, size, mount, arm, offset, lighting, interlocking and safety monitoring are easily configured to provide the solution for a specific machine. The shields are manufactured by Rockford Systems LLC

in Rockford, Illinois, USA, and are available for immediate ordering. Since 1971, Rockford Systems has specialised in the design and installation of over 25,000 safeguarding solutions for industrial fabrication equipment and manufacturing systems that exceed applicable safety regulations and stan- dards. The company also provides turnkey combustion safety solutions, including assessments and inspections, as well as standardised and customised valve safety trains. Rockford Systems, LLC www.rockfordsystems.com

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