Press Brake Guarding and Controls
Guidelines to Proper Equipment Selection
Introduction
Due to the interaction required between the operator, workpiece
and the point of operation, press brake guarding requires versatility
with both the press brake control system along with flexibility
in the point of operation guarding deice. Production can be had
with the protection only with the guards and controls put on a
machine are properly designed to match the operational procedures
your shop may dictate. May it be a short run multiple die change
job shop to the needs of a high volume long run production shop.
The following packages incorporate features and functions to address
the many needs of the industry based on our many years of experience
in the metal stamping and metal forming industries.
OSHA
& ANSI Standards
OSHA (Occupational Safety
& Health Act) - Federal Register Sub-Part O, 1910.212.
ANSI - American National Standard B11.1-1990.
| Press Brake Classification |
SELECT ONE
Press Brake Control Options |
SELECT ONE
Point of Operation Guarding Options |
| Mechanical-partial revolution clutch-mechanical friction-currently
uses mechanical pedal to actuate press brake |
Package #2100-Converts to electric foot switch and
incorporates automatic slow forming. When optional ram indexing
modes are added system is excellent for the high production shop.
Updates controls for control reliability and component monitoring. |
*Superlight VI FLOATING BLANK infrared light curtain |
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Package #1-Retains
current mechanical foot treadle to retain operator feel for slow
forming. Excellent for brakes working in the top end of the tonnage
spectrum. Updates controls for control reliability & component
monitoring. |
*SuperLight VI FLOATING BLANK infrared light curtain
only. |
| Package #2101-Incorporates the two/hand foot thru
method of press brake control. Works well for the low volume
job shop press brake. Updates the controls for control reliability
and component monitoring. |
*Utilizes two hand controls included in package. |
| Package #2110-Converts the mechanical press brake to
electric foot switch and incorporates a single forming speed.
This package is used for press brakes used as punch presses.
Updates the controls to meet current OSHA standards for control
reliability and component monitoring. |
*SuperLight VI FLOATING BLANK
infrared light curtain.
*Two Hand Controls
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| Air Clutch-partial revolution clutch-uses electric
foot switch to actuate press. |
Package #2120-Updates control to meet current OSHA standards
for control reliability and component monitoring. |
*SuperLight VI FLOATING BLANK
infrared light curtain.
*Two Hand Controls
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Package #3122-Updates control to meet current OSHA standards
for control reliability and component monitoring. This control
incorporates the two hand foot thru method of control and guarding. |
*Utilizes two hand controls included in package. |
| With updated controls |
Package #130 PB Mute-Out-When an air clutch press brake meets
current standards for control reliability and component monitoring.
Package #130 PB interfaces directly with the existing controls
to mute-out the infrared light guard on the non-hazardous portion
of the stroke. |
*SuperLight VI FLOATING BLANK infrared light curtain. |
| Hydraulic/Hydro Mechanical |
Package #130 PB Mute-Out-When a hydraulic press brake meets current
standards for control reliability and component monitoring. Package
#130 PB interfaces directly with the existing controls to mute-out
the infrared light guard on the non-hazardous portion of the
stroke. |
*SuperLight VI FLOATING BLANK infrared light curtain. |
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Package #4101-Gives the hydraulic press brake the two hand foot
thru method of guarding the point of operation. Same operational
description as packages #2101 or #3122. Submit schematic for
proper point of interface. |
*Two Hand Controls |
