Milling Machines
BS EN 13128
The basics for manual milling machines
- fixed and interlocked moveable cutter guard or fixed and interlocked moveable table guard
- feed and lead screws covered where appropriate
- emergency stop
- gear drive cover (fixed or interlocked)
The basics for CNC milling machines
- full enclosure with interlocked point of operation access
(Additional access points for maintenance and infrequent access may be fixed so a tool is required to remove). - provision for set-up mode with hold to run or two hand control with reduced speed movement
- exhaust extraction(if risk assessment demands it – depends on levels of cutting oil/coolant mist generated)
- strong, properly-maintained vision panels capable of withstanding foreseeable ejections
- emergency stop
MILLING MACHINE CLOSE FIT GUARD – ‘FAB’ MODEL
Safeguard for milling machines with three safety microswitches. Fitted to an articulated arm, with articulation of chrome-plated steel tube, balanced and kept in position by gas spring. Available with or without lamp (20 W) and right or left fixing.
Weight: approx. 11 Kg.
MILLING MACHINE TABLE GUARD – ‘FT’ MODEL
Safeguards for milling machines to be fitted to the machine table, with microswitch. Easy and quick application to protect the operator against chip projection. Machine start is prevented when the safeguard is open. Supplied with a double-protection wall made of polycarbonate, adjustable in height.
Weight: approx. 18 Kg.
MILLING MACHINE CLOSE FIT GUARD – ‘FA’ MODEL
Fully-adjustable arm (all directions), supplied with two safety microswitches. Available with or without lamp (20 W) and right or left fixing.
Weight: approx. 11 Kg.
HORIZONTAL MILLING MACHINE GUARD – ‘FR’ MODEL
Tiltable safeguards for horizontal milling machines.
Made of transparent material, complete with microswitch, supplied as a pair and fitted to both sides of the cutting area.
Easily fitted.
UNIVERSAL MACHINE GUARD – ‘TOP GUARD’
Universal machine guard TOP line – for vertical/horizontal combination milling machines, boring machines, grinding machines and large lathes.
The TOP line machine guard has a flexible, mobile shaft that can be moved both vertically and horizontally. Due to this incomparable mobility, this type of guard can be easily moved to the required location. The TOP machine guard is supplied with a working light.
MILLING MACHINE TABLE GUARD – ‘TA’ MODEL
Safeguard for bed-type milling machine to be fitted to the machine table, with microswitch. Steel frame with shockproof transparent screens.
Dimensions: length and width on request, height 300-400-500 mm.
Weight: approx 30 Kg.
MILLING MACHINE TABLE GUARD – ‘FV’ MODEL
Integral safety enclosure, sliding vertically, for milling machines. Made of pipe structure and polycarbonate screens. Side panels slide and can be positioned. Complete with microswitch system which stops the machine when safeguards are open.
Available in sizes from 70mm to 2000mm.
Weight: approx. 40 Kg.
MILLING MACHINE GUARD – ‘FB’ MODEL
Arm without balancing, supplied with two safety microswitches. Available with or without lamp (20 W) and right or left fixing.
Weight: approx. 11 Kg.
MILLING MACHINE CLOSE FIT GUARD – ‘FBB’ MODEL
Safeguards for milling machines with three safety microswitches. Fitted to an articulated arm, balanced and kept in position by gas spring. With chrome-plated steel tube and polycarbonate hood. Available with or without lamp (20 W) and right or left fixing.
Weight: approx. 11 Kg.
