--- title: Machine Guarding | MPSA description: See how MPSA designs customized machine guarding solutions with quality and durable materials. ---  (717) 448-8542  [sales@mpsasafety.com](mailto:sales@mpsasafety.com) - [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UgXACIBWyMD92f3IWPzEA) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mpsa-safety/) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/mpsasafety) - [**](https://twitter.com/mpsasafety) - [Contact Us](https://www.mpsasafety.com/contact-us/?hsLang=en) [![MPSA (Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group)](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/MPSA-TM-with-wordsRGB.png?width=713&height=247&name=MPSA-TM-with-wordsRGB.png "MPSA (Machine & Process Safety Assessment Group)")](https://www.mpsasafety.com/?hsLang=en) Select Page - [Home](https://www.mpsasafety.com/) - [Our Turnkey Solution](https://www.mpsasafety.com/mpsa-solution) - [Our Services](https://www.mpsasafety.com/services) - [Hazard Identification](https://www.mpsasafety.com/services/machine-risk-assessment) - 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Replaced AZ15 safety switches with Category 3 rated AZ16-12ZVRK safety switches. - Installed coded magnetic Category 3 safety switches on the carton feed area hinged door and on lift-up Lexan covers. - Added required push-button stations. - Upgraded safety control circuit to achieve Category 3 or PLd requirements. - Installed Lexan extension to the flip-down door with nut plate and space to eliminate reach-in hazard area. - Reduced crawl-under gap with Lexan door extension panels. - Added stainless filler panel under the conveyor. [![Cartoner Safeguarding Upgrade](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Cartoner-Safeguarding-Upgrade.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Cartoner-Safeguarding-Upgrade.png?hsLang=en) ##### Hydraulic Press Brake Safety Enclosures - No-Operator-Access Guarding. - Multiple solenoid safety-interlock switches. - Category 3 safety controls. - Turnkey safety solutions fully integrated at the customer’s site. [![Hydraulic Press Brake Safety Enclosures](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/3-guards-1.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/3-guards-1.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Sound Abatement Safety Enclosure - Modular framing with special T-slots designed for reduction of noise. - Implemented the No-Operator-Access design solution which was developed to reduce noise and maintain safety integrity. - Reduced the noise level to 80 dB from 92 dB - Category 3 safety controls with safety interlock switches on all doors. [![Sound Abatement Safety Enclosure](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/JJ-Sound-Abatement-Guard.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/JJ-Sound-Abatement-Guard.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Perimeter Safety Barrier Guarding - Steel guarding for rugged environments. - Quick-connect assembly system reduces labor. - The uncommon assembly/disassembly tool complies with ISO 12100-2. - Integrated safety control is built into the door frame. - This safety enclosure follows ISO 12100-2 and the new RIA 15.06.2012 regulations. [![Perimeter Safety Barrier Guarding](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/gsm-guard.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/gsm-guard.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Large Counterbalance Guard - User-friendly safety enclosure with counter balance vertical lift door. - Utilizes heavy-duty linear runner blocks and ball rails for smooth movement. - Integrated special emergency stopping device to ensure complete control of the enclosure and to prevent it from drifting down. - Guard is directly mounted to the machine, so there are no guarding obstructions for maintenance access. [![Large Counterbalance Guard](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/ball-guard.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/ball-guard.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Machine Guard with Counterbalance - Accumulator station and guard. - Linear paper accumulation with lightweight counterbalance doors with integrated safety controls. - 120” linear pneumatic actuators for web control. - Counterbalance door design for close access. - Removable panels for maintenance access. [![Machine Guard with Counterbalance](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/tall-guard-installed1.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/tall-guard-installed1.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Customized Black Anodized Laser Enclosure - Enclosure ensures that the laser equipment is properly contained. - The front door is supported by gas shocks. - Safety interlock switches coupled with Category 4 safety circuit are integrated. [![Customized Black Anodized Laser Enclosure](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Untitled-14.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Untitled-14.jpg?hsLang=en) ##### Sancoa Labeler - Guarding constructed of Bosch Rexroth aluminum structural framing. - Light curtains. - Schmersal safety non-contact safety switches. - STI G9SP safety controller. [![Sancoa Labeler](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/merc_enclosure.jpg) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/merc_enclosure.jpg?hsLang=en) --- ## MPSA Projects ### **Select a category below:** [![Machine Guarding](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/hard-guarding.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safeguarding) #### [ Machine Guarding ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safeguarding) - Enclosures - Fixed guarding [ Machine Guarding ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safeguarding) [![Integrated Controls](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/controls-icon-1.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safety-controls?hsLang=en) #### [ Integrated Controls ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safety-controls?hsLang=en) - Electrical engineering - Safety controllers - Customized control panels [ Integrated Controls ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-safety-controls?hsLang=en) [![Machine Shop Safety](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/drill-press-1.png) ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-shop-safety?hsLang=en) #### [ Machine Shop Safety ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-shop-safety?hsLang=en) - Lathe guarding - Lathe chuck covers - Drill press guards - Milling machine guards [ Machine Shop Safety ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/machine-shop-safety?hsLang=en) #### [ Lab Safety ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/lab-safety?hsLang=en) - Contamination & exposure enclosures - Lab production guarding - Sound abatement enclosures [ Lab Safety ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/lab-safety?hsLang=en) ## Provide a compliant and safe working environment. **Take the first step.** Ask MPSA to identify your machine safety and compliance issues. 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