Effectively safeguard your machine tools and work areas with industrial safety solutions designed to meet modern workplace safety requirements. Whether you need to protect a lathe, milling machine, drill press, surface grinder, bench grinder, or hydraulic press, PRISMONT offers reliable and durable solutions adapted to demanding industrial environments, including interlocked safety guards, modular machine safety fencing for hazardous areas, and safe sanding tools developed to reduce operator exposure during finishing operations.
Machine safeguarding is a fundamental requirement in any manufacturing environment. Equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drills, grinders, hydraulic presses, and other machine tools presents significant risks when hazardous areas are not adequately protected. Effective machine safeguarding helps reduce these risks, improve productivity, and ensure worker well-being while reinforcing the reliability and continuity of operations.
Properly designed safety solutions protect operators from contact with moving parts, flying debris, pinch points, and other mechanical hazards, while allowing safe access for production, adjustment, and maintenance activities.
Machine safeguarding is not only a technical requirement—it is a strategic investment in the long-term performance of your operation. Effective safety solutions help to:
Safeguarding a machine tool involves more than simply adding a safety guard or shield. A sustainable approach considers the entire system: hazardous movements, access zones, operating habits, maintenance activities, and regulatory requirements. Effective machine safeguarding relies on a structured process built around the following key elements.
This assessment helps determine which zones must be protected, what type of safety device is required, and under which operating conditions (production, maintenance, shutdown, restart, etc.).
Each machine tool requires safety guards designed for its specific movements, geometry, and risks.
Interlocked chuck safety guards, articulated safety shields, lead screw covers, and safe sanding tools designed to protect operators during finishing operations.
Vertical or horizontal safety shields, adjustable articulated guards, table-mounted guards, and sliding safety guards.
Front and side safety guards, telescopic models, 360° safety shields, and guards for radial or column drills.
Specialized safety shields for surface or universal grinders, designed to withstand rapid movements and abrasive projections.
Steel mesh safety curtains and interlocked safety guards to protect operators during pressing operations.
Universal single or double safety guards and custom safety shields for non-standard applications.
Interlocked safety guards are essential when machines present risks related to movement or access to hazardous zones. These devices automatically stop the machine when the guard is opened or lifted, significantly improving operator safety without compromising productivity.
Non-interlocked guards can be bypassed or ignored, increasing the risk of serious injury or equipment damage. For this reason, the use of interlocked safety guards is strongly recommended to ensure safe and efficient machine operation.
For automated systems, robotic cells, production lines, or heavy machinery, additional perimeter protection is required:
These systems prevent unintended access to hazardous areas and complement individual machine safeguarding solutions.
Certain operations expose operators directly to hazards, particularly sanding and polishing on lathes. Innovative tools such as PRISMONT’s MST-SBH sanding belt holder:
Machine safety is an ongoing process. Regular inspections should include verification of interlocking systems, integrity of safety shields, adjustment of articulated arms, cleaning and lubrication of components, and inspection of wiring, relays, stops, and fasteners.
A neglected safety guard can lose effectiveness or become easy to bypass, creating a serious safety risk.
When selecting safety guards and shields, it is important to evaluate:
Our product pages provide detailed application information and reference tables to help you select the appropriate model and dimensions.
PRISMONT is committed to delivering durable, reliable safety equipment designed for demanding industrial environments.
Our sales and engineering teams work closely with customers to identify the most appropriate safety solution based on machine access frequency, available space, and project budget. Contact us today to start building a safer workplace.
The PRISMONT projects page showcases a wide range of real-world industrial machine safeguarding applications, including protection for lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, hydraulic presses, robotic cells, and complete perimeter safety systems. These installations demonstrate how our safety guards, modular fencing systems, and custom solutions are integrated into existing equipment while respecting recognized safety best practices and operational constraints.
