Machine guards on all types of industrial machines can have several functions. In some industrials processes very high speeds can be developed within the machines (e.g. milling equipment, lathes ... ) and the machine operators have to be protected from potential objects being projected at them at high speeds from within the machine. If such personal protection is required, Polycarbonate sheets offers the highest possible protection while safeguarding a clear sight on the production process.

In harsh chemically aggressive environments, it may be necessary to use Coated Polycarbonate sheet, which has a protective glass like coating on both surfaces, making its surface almost inert to any chemicals being splashed onto it. In several other industrial processes, requirements are less high. Mechanical movements at low speed can occur. Machine guards are often used to avoid that the operator would interfere with the production process and get wounded because of his own carelessness.

In such cases, Polyester (PETG) sheets offer a good alternative : good impact strength, high optical clarity and the possibility to make more complex shapes through thermoforming. For simple, flat glazed machine guards, or in chemically aggressive environments, Polyester (PET) sheets can be the cost-effective solution.

Polycarbonate sheet for machine guards

Polycarbonate sheet is a clear, polished surface, UV-stabilized for use in glazing and industrial applications. Polycarbonate sheet offers extreme impact strength, exceeding the physical properties of any product in its class. It combines temperature resistance in a wide range (-100 up to +120 °C) with high optical clarity and good fire behavior. Polycarbonate can be thermoformed and offers ease of fabrication. It is available in clear transparent and opal white translucent.

Coated Polycarbonate sheet for machine guards

Coated Polycarbonate sheet is an abrasion and enhanced UV-resistant polycarbonate sheet that offers glasslike hardness coupled with the impact strength of standard polycarbonate. Additionally, Coated Polycarbonate offers on both surfaces enhanced resistance against yellowing and hazing for an extended service life in high profile architectural glazing. Coated Polycarbonate sheet is warranted for 10 years against breakage and for 5 years against excessive yellowing and loss of light transmittance. It is available in clear transparent.

Polyester (PETG) sheet for machine guards

Polyester (PETG) is a clear transparent sheet made from thermoplastic copolyester. It offers extreme charity and light transmittance in combination with high gloss. Polyester (PETG) sheet has very good impact resistance, even at how temperatures, and is approved for food contact applications. Polyester (PETG) sheet has outstanding thermoforming properties, combining how energy consumption, short production cycles, extreme draw ratios and good mould reproduction without the need for predrying. It is easy to screen print, and offers ease of fabrication. It is available in clear transparent, solar bronze, fluorescent colors and dense black.

Polyester (PET) for machine guards

Polyester (PET) sheet is a clear transparent sheet made from thermoplastic polyester. It offers good charity in combination with high gloss. Polyester (PET) sheet has a high impact resistance and is approved for food contact applications. It has good fire behavior and chemical resistance. Polyester (PET) sheet and parts made thereof are fully recyclable and do not contain any halogens. It can be screenprinted, and offers ease of fabrication. It is available in clear transparent, opal white translucent and dense white.

WHAT IS POBCO-B?
A close-grained, dried, dense hardwood is specially selected. The wood is then 100 percent impregnated with a blend of nontoxic lubricants. POBCO-B bearings are machined into any shape and size from this material with tolerances as close as ±.002. In operation, the lifetime lubricant is drawn to the working surface and eliminates excessive heat produced by friction. When not in motion, the lubricant is reabsorbed into the bearing.