How Lead Screw Guards Support Operator Safety
Employee and machine safety play an essential role in the success of any industrial workplace. Having effective safety products in place reduces the risks associated with operating machines and helps each operator excel in their role. This, of course, means that you should always have the proper guards on your machines—especially those with rotating parts.
At Stronghold Safety Engineering, we’ve been implementing advanced industrial safety solutions for over 15 years—including lead screw guards. Today, to help your team maximize employee productivity and safety, we’ll be discussing how our lead screw guard solutions can mitigate hazards and drive workflow efficiency.
Lead Screw Covers
Utilizing safeguards on your lead screws can help eliminate several dangers associated with them. With so many options on the market for guards, how can you be sure you’re getting the right one?
At Stronghold, we offer a wide selection of lead screw guards for your rotating lead screws and drive shafts—providing robust protection from entanglement hazards. These lead screws help to prevent the hands, clothing, and hair of lathe operators from being caught and entangled in the machine, fostering safer and more productive operations. Here’s a brief summary of a few quality lead screw covers we provide to help you find the right safety solution for your team.
Centryco Lead Screw Cover
The Centryco Lead Screw Cover is a custom-quoted, machine measurement-specific, industrial-duty lead and feed screw cover for lathes. Made from 1095 polished blue carbon steel, this guard is installed on both sides of the carriage in order to cover the lead and feed screws completely—helping to prevent entanglements. The Centryco Covers help protect the machine operator from accidental contact and entanglement with the rotating screw of a lathe.
This durable safety solution also provides protection of the lead screw itself from chips and other destructive elements. These helical metal covers surround the lead screw with overlapping coils and spring action—and is normally held in place by a pilot and a retainer that keeps the cover centered around the rotating shaft. The cover will compress or expand with the movement of the saddle. With the Centryco Lead Screw Cover, you’ll be giving your employees the reliable protection they need to operate a lathe quickly and safely.
Repar2 Lead Screw Cover
The Repar2 Lead Screw Cover is an industrial-duty lead and feed screw cover for lathes. Sold in sets of two, this safety guard installs on both sides of the carriage to adequately cover the screws, helping to prevent entanglements. The Repar2 Lead Screw Cover is installed on both the left and right side of the carriage, as well as on each end of the bed to cover the lead and feed screw on metal lathes. The blind cover retracts into the roller mechanism inside the steel box as the carriage moves.
The Repar2 Lead Screw Cover is exactly what you need to protect lathe operators from potential clothing, hair, and hand entanglement hazards associated with the rotating screw of a lathe. This cover is made from high-strength, heat-resistant (class M2 fireproof) Aramid fibers—and works to protect screws from chip deposits, which in turn extends the life of the machine. The roll and spring mechanism is enclosed in a welded steel box, and the high-strength spring retraction process ensures consistent, sag-free operation.
Silvaflame Lathe Lead Screw Cover
No matter how cautious your team is, a screw rotating directly in front of the operator is a major entanglement hazard. Protect your employees with the Silvaflame Lathe Lead Screw Cover. This industrial-duty lead and feed screw cover installs on both sides of the carriage for complete protection. The guard, manufactured with a steel casing, uses heavy-weight neoprene nylon as its sheet medium. It is sprung to give full closure against the lead screw, ultimately increasing protection.
The Silvaflame Lathe Lead Screw works just like a window blind. The swarf and emulsion resistant heavy-weight neoprene nylon material pulls out of its spring-loaded, all-steel roller box as the saddle moves and recoils as the saddle returns. This guard comes in a set of two with standard mounting brackets.
Redefine Machine Safety with Stronghold
The safety of your machines and operators should always be a top priority. By incorporating products from Stronghold into your machine operations, you can make major strides in improving workplace efficiency and safety. With our fully customizable safety solutions, you can create more productive operations—all while minimizing risks and improving ROI. Whether you need high-quality lead screw guarding solutions, machine guarding assessments, or risk reduction consulting, you can always count on Stronghold.
Contact us today to learn more about our safety solutions and how they can support your team.