Machine Guards

For machine guards that are produced to the highest quality, you needn’t look any further than the experts here at Vaplas. We manufacture the very best machine guards that come second to none.

 

Plastic machine guards are protective barriers or covers made from plastic materials that are used to safeguard various types of machinery and equipment. They are designed to protect operators and other personnel from injury by preventing contact with moving parts or dangerous components of the machine.

Plastic machine guards can be custom designed to fit specific machines and applications. They can be made from a variety of plastic materials, including polycarbonate, acrylic, PETG, and PVC, among others. These materials offer a range of benefits, such as durability, impact resistance, and optical clarity.

 

Some common types of plastic machine guards include:

  1. Enclosures: Fully enclosed barriers that completely encase the machinery to prevent access to moving parts.
  2. Modular guards: Interlocking plastic panels that can be configured to fit around the machine.
  3. Hinged guards: Protective barriers that are attached to the machine with hinges, allowing for easy access to the equipment when needed.
  4. Fixed guards: Permanent barriers that are bolted or fastened to the machine.

Plastic machine guards are used in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and food processing. They are an essential safety measure that helps protect workers and prevent accidents in the workplace.

Safety Machine Guards

Our machine guards are offered as high spec and low spec applications across all industries. Some of which include; printing, food processing, printing, beverages, cosmetics and more. Whatever industry you belong to, we can supply the ideal machine guards for you.

We fabricate all sizes of machine guards in polycarbonate, Perspex and PETG. Furthermore we can produce bespoke machine guards with handles, hinges and locking devises. Your safety is our number one priority.

Our machine guards are produced to help the environment in your workplace and can allow your employees to have better access to conveyors, whilst improving visibility. For high quality machine guards you needn’t look anywhere else.

Effective Machine Guards

We also offer new machines guards for old ones. We pride ourselves on being able to work with any customer’s exact needs in mind and can provide a solution perfect for them and their machining needs. When it comes to machine guards and safety, we offer the complete service for competitive prices, so our customers can always be sure they are getting the highest quality for the best price.

During the process, our experienced team can come out to view your machine and using CAD technology, they will design a machine guard which can then be manufactured by ourselves. Once the machine guard has been produced, it will be tested to the highest of grades, certified and inspected before being installed on the machine.

Why choose Vaplas?

  • Experts in machine guards
  • Bespoke machine guards with handles, hinges and locking devises
  • Up to date technology and machines
  • Nationwide On-site support
  • Work across a range of industries
  • Support through each stage of design and manufacture
  • ISO 9001:2008 certified

Contact us today!

If you have a machine that requires a guard, then please contact one of our experts at Vaplas to discuss your requirements. We can explain more about machine guards and feel confident that we will have a solution to match your needs. You can contact us by calling 01924 220 050.

The team at Vaplas are skilled engineers and manufacturers of plastic components, supplying to a wide range of industries and companies across the UK.

Contact us today?

We are happy to answer any questions you may have on the different plastic machining processes that we use, or even give you a quote on the work you would like to be carried out.
Ask us about machining aluminium too.
Call now on 01924 220 050 and one of our friendly and knowledgeable team will gladly answer any queries you may have.