Two Essential Lathe Accessories You’ve Never Heard Of
June 19, 2024
Two Essential Lathe Accessories You’ve Never Heard Of
Safety is critical for companies in order to protect their #1 asset, their employees. Without proper safety precautions, equipment, and accessories there is a higher risk of injury on the job. Providing safety tools and resources for your employees will help reduce risk and improve productivity tremendously—especially when it comes to operating a lathe. Many lathe operators simply use their hands when sanding, polishing, or deburring rotating parts, which can create a dangerous entanglement hazard. Metal lathe accessories, such as a sanding belt holder or polishing attachments, can help your lathe operators avoid unnecessary risk and maximize productivity.
Sanding Belt Holder
As a lathe operator, you shouldn’t be using your hands to sand, polish, and deburr rotating parts due to entanglement and hand injury concerns. Sanding belt holders are designed to allow for hands-free sanding, increasing efficiency while minimizing risk. They’re easy to use, installs in minutes, come in a variety of sizes to meet your specific application, and usually ship same day. They can also be used on ¾” and 1” tool holders—and the manually operated crank allows rotation of the abrasive belt. Stronghold Safety Engineering carries a variety of size and grit options when it comes to your sanding belt holder and abrasive belts.
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Polishing Attachments
Just like using a sanding belt holder, polishing attachments are critical for optimal safety when operating a lathe machine. With the Inside Polishing Attachment, lathe operators can avoid using their hands and minimize risk associated with polishing and deburring inside stock. The tool affixes to a 3/4" tool holder and uses air power to polish and deburr inner tubes. The Inside Polishing Attachment is designed to fit the different diameters of parts polished and also allows quick change of the flap wheel. Stronghold Safety carries a variety of size and grit options when it comes to polishing attachments with same day shipping available.
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Lathe Machine Safety Tips
Pair these tips with your new lathe accessories, and your team can have increased safety and efficiency:
Follow all company safety guidelines and OSHA best practices while operating any machine.
Always wear OSHA-approved safety glasses or goggles.
Don’t wear loose clothing, gloves, or jewelry—and tie back long hair.
Keep the floor and surrounding areas free of obstruction.
Make sure that the operator is within close proximity of the start/stop button, and that the machine has an emergency stop button readily available.
Keep your work area clean.
Only remove attachments and accessories once the machine has stopped moving.
Never lean on the machine; always stand tall.
Never leave the machine unattended when it is in operation.
Following these general safety protocols will help keep lathe operators safe. It’s also essential to make sure employees are trained in before operating the machine—and examine the machine and surroundings before beginning work for any hazards that could pose a risk.
Operate Machines Safely With Accessories From Stronghold
As a leading industrial company, the safety of your employees is at the forefront of your priorities. If you’re ready to get serious about safety, Stronghold Safety Engineering can help! We have all the resources you need to understand and employ the latest safety equipment—including sanding belt holders and polishing attachments for lathes. Incorporating safety best practices and equipment will create safer and more productive workplaces for your team. Contact us today to get started!