Lathe Safety to Protect the Operator | TSA
The parallel lathe, along with the drill press, is one of the most widespread machines in modern mechanical workshops.
Due to its ease of use and great versatility, it can be considered one of the mainstays of mechanical production.
Being a manually operated machine, it is necessary to focus on lathe safety and protect the operator from the projection of metal chips and coolant splashes.
Our mobile guards, consisting of an openable polycarbonate barrier, allow for safe operation while monitoring the machining process.
Additionally, a safety microswitch will send a stop signal to the machine as soon as the barrier is lifted.
Another risk factor is the potential entanglement caused by the rotation of the leadscrew and the feed bar.
What Are Roll-Up Protections for Lathes
Roll-up protections for lathes are rollers designed to protect the leadscrew and feed bars, serving to prevent the operator from getting entangled.
They consist of a pair of oil-resistant, anti-cut roll-up rollers with spring return.
The main features of these belt protections are versatility and ease of installation.
These devices significantly reduce the risk arising from the movement of the leadscrew and bars of parallel lathes,
as prescribed by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
It is also possible to develop custom roll-up protections for each type of machine if standard solutions are insufficient.
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