What Are Telescopic Shields for Drill Presses?
June 19, 2024
What Are Telescopic Shields for Drill Presses?
What Are Telescopic Shields for Drill Presses?
When machine safety is compromised, your operators are put at risk for accidents and injuries. This is why ensuring your facilities and machines are properly safeguarded is essential for industrial companies to maintain productivity and efficiency. That’s especially true when operating hazardous machines in your workplace, such as drill presses. These powerful machines are common in industrial workplaces, but can create serious risks for operators if improperly guarded. So, how can you ensure that your operators have the resources to act safely while using a drill press?
Safeguards are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) because they can help prevent accidents and injuries, creating safer and smarter workplaces in the process. The use of a drill press shield can make a major impact on machine safety within your workplace—especially telescopic shields. These types of shields give operators a clear view of workpieces while protecting them from hazards. So today, let’s take a closer look at some of Stronghold Safety Engineering’s options for telescopic shields.
Telescopic Shields from Stronghold
Telescopic shields are safeguards that completely encompass the rotating part of a drill press, keeping the operator (and others in the facility) protected from flying debris or other hazards. A telescopic shield keeps the cutting tool completely guarded with a caged housing. At Stronghold, we have several options for telescopic drill press guards to help combat these machine safety issues within your facilities.
1. Silvaflame Drill Press Telescopic Shield
The Silvaflame Drill Press Telescopic Shield is an injection molded, high impact polycarbonate telescoping shield that helps protect machine operators from flying debris and entanglement hazards associated with drill press machines. The guard is securely locked while in the operating position by a spring-loaded plunger pin assembly. When it is released, the guard hinges up, allowing instant access for drill and chuck changes.
2. Prismont Drill Press Telescopic Guard
The Prismont Drill Press Telescopic Guard is a shield that protects the operator from direct frontal contact with the rotating components of the spindle of the tool, as well as the projection of shavings and lubricant coolant. This telescoping chip shield features an interlock switch for additional safety that, when interlocked, turns the machine off if the shield is rotated for bit changes. This safety feature also prevents it from turning back on until the shield is put back in place for operation.
Safety Benefits of Drill Press Guards
When you need secure operations, a drill press guard is essential. This machine guard is required by OSHA due to the hazards of drill press machines. Flying debris that is generated from the machine can be extremely dangerous, but having a guard in place helps prevent accidents and injuries caused by those hazards. At Stronghold, we offer a wide range of drill press safety products, including telescopic shields. With the right machine safeguarding product, you can contain flying debris and build a safer, more productive workplace for your whole team.
Here are a few more drill press safety products from Stronghold:
Along with adding these safety products to your machines, it’s critical that operators understand how to use them correctly. Utilize detailed training to ensure proper use, as well as maintenance of machines and guards to keep them in great shape. When you invest in the right training, you are empowering your operators to proactively recognize hazards and understand safety practices. So take the time to refresh your operators on machine safety protocols and precautions; it can make all the difference in minimizing risk and maximizing productivity.
Drill Press Solutions from Stronghold
No one can predict every accident in the workplace—but when you aren’t operating your machines safely, you actively contribute to accidents and injuries. No matter the machine, keeping your operators protected should be your top priority. Create a more efficient and secure workplace by taking the proper safety precautions with telescopic drill press guards from Stronghold.
Partnering with Stronghold shows that you are committed to the safety of your employees, machines, and facilities as a whole. We will provide you with the tools to maximize your safety efforts and minimize machine operation risks. Whether you need drill press guards, machine guarding assessments, or other industrial safety services, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about how our machine safeguarding solutions can help your business.