Rockford Systems launches PROTECTOR Series Shields
Published on : Wednesday 15-07-2020
New patent-pending machine shields provide highest level of safety on market.
Rockford July 2020 – Rockford Systems LLC, a leader in machine safeguarding solutions, introduces PROTECTOR™ Series Shields for safeguarding cutting and turning machines, such as drills, mills, lathes, grinders and more. This highly innovative and patent-pending product line improves the safety and productivity of operators working with dangerous machinery. Rockford Systems PROTECTOR™ Series Shields feature bright LED lighting that yields superior visibility of the work area. This highly innovative and patent-pending product line improves the safety and productivity of operators working with dangerous machinery, such as drills, mills, lathes, grinders and more.
Rockford Systems PROTECTOR™ Series Shields feature bright LED lighting that yields superior visibility of the work area. This highly innovative and patent-pending product line improves the safety and productivity of operators working with dangerous machinery, such as drills, mills, lathes, grinders and more.
"For nearly 50 years, Rockford Systems has been a leader in machine safeguarding due to our relentless commitment to quality, meeting the needs of our customers, and developing innovative solutions that solve their safety problems," said Matt Brenner, Vice President of Machine Safeguarding Services for Rockford Systems, LLC. "We have learned that customers are not happy with machine safety shields available on the market today. Operators complain that safeguarding shields limit their visibility and impede their work, supervisors report that shields can be bypassed or disabled making machines unsafe to operate, and EHS leaders need to demonstrate a positive Return on Investment (ROI) by maximizing safety while minimizing expenses. PROTECTOR Series Shields solve all of those problems."
PROTECTOR Series Shields are constructed of 14-gauge powder-coated steel and thick 3/16" shock-proof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate, creating an extremely tough, rigid and durable safety shield that protects operators from flying debris, lubricants, coolants and swarf. They incorporate cool, bright LED lighting into the shield frame to yield superior visibility of the work area, thereby improving the safety and satisfaction of the operator. Additionally, PROTECTOR Series Shields are offered in both non-interlocked and interlocked versions; the interlock disengages power and prevents a machine start-up when the shield is not in the correct work position, thereby solving the bypassing problem. The safety-rated interlock switch is enclosed in a NEMA 4 tamper-resistant housing with an optional safety monitoring relay, which monitors the interlock switch for failure or damage. Further, PROTECTOR shields are modular in design and easily configurable to tailor a custom fit for any machine application, thereby optimizing employee safety and generating a positive RoI.