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Barriers & Machine Protection Systems for Industrial Safety

Machine guards and safety barriers help separate employees from hazardous machinery and moving equipment, while industrial guard rails and bollards provide impact protection for pedestrian walkways, pallet racks, building columns, workstations, and high-traffic forklift areas. Available in various heights, configurations, and materials, these systems can be tailored to specific facility layouts and protection requirements.

Machine guarding systems are protective barriers designed to shield employees from hazardous machine motion and points of operation. Common applications include rotating parts, ingoing nip points, reciprocating or traversing motion, and areas where chips or sparks are generated. Proper guarding prevents accidental contact while maintaining visibility and access for normal operation and maintenance.

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handle it guard rail system

Handle-It Guard Rail System

Steel guardrails, 24 to 120 inches long, protect equipment and personnel from impacts.

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MECO Single, Double & Triple Guard Rail

MECO Single, Double & Triple Guard Rail

All-weld rail configurations, 48 to 96 inches wide, for durable perimeter protection. 

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Handle-It Build-A-Rail Guard Rails

Handle-It Build-A-Rail Guard Rails

Configurable 48 to 96-inch rails for custom-length barrier layouts.

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Meco Double Square Rail Corner Guard

Meco Double Square Rail Corner Guard

Reinforces vulnerable corners and columns against repeated impact.

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MECO Safety Modular Guardrail System

MECO Safety Modular Guardrail System

Expandable 48-inch railing panels for flexible barrier configurations.

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MECO Expanded Metal Perimeter Guards

MECO Expanded Metal Perimeter Guards

Ventilated metal panels from 24 to 96 inches wide enclose hazardous equipment.

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WireCrafters Machine Guards

WireCrafters Machine Guards


This modular guarding system provides a strong, economical way to define safe work zones while allowing visibility into the cell.

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MECO MRG-Series Machine & Rack Guards


Protects machinery and pallet racking from collision damage with heavy-gauge steel.

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Jesco Machine Guard

 

Jesco Machine Guard

Point-of-operation guards from 36 to 48 inches long, sized to fit specific machinery.

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Personal & Machine Protection

Personal & Machine Protection

Steel barriers that shield operators from point-of-operation hazards.

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Heavy Duty Steel Safety Bollard

Square and Round Steel Bollards

Protect structures and personnel from collisions with vehicles and forklifts.  

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Rack & Column Protectors
 

Rack & Column Protectors

Rack and column protectors minimize forklift impact damage and downtime.

 

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Handle It Floor Mounted

Handle It Floor Mounted

Anchored steel barriers, 36 to 120 inches wide, for permanent protection.

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Mighty Line Safety Floor Tape

Mighty Line Safety Floor Tape

Mark hazard zones and walkways with durable, high-visibility striping.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I choose the right machine guarding solution for my application?

Choose based on hazard + access needs. Fixed guards are best for low access areas, fencing and security cages for larger zones, rails for traffic separation, gates for controlled entry, and rack backing to prevent pallet push-through. If you share your layout and workflow, we’ll recommend the simplest setup that fits.

What information do you need to quote a machine guard system?

A quick quote needs dimensions (L/W/H), a rough layout or sketch, access points/gates, what you’re guarding, floor type, and ideally a couple of photos. If you don’t have everything, send what you have. We’ll fill in the gaps.

Are your machine guarding systems designed to help meet OSHA requirements?

Yes, these systems are commonly used to support OSHA machine guarding goals. Final compliance depends on your specific application and installation, so we’ll help you choose the right solution and you can confirm requirements with your safety team.

What are typical lead times and freight/shipping considerations?

Lead time depends on whether items are stocked or configured. Many guarding systems ship via freight, and larger orders may require a dock, forklift, or lift gate delivery. We’ll confirm ship dates and delivery requirements during quoting.

Is the manufacturer’s warranty included with my purchase?

Yes. All products sold on CustomMHS.com include the original manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted. Custom MHS is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, which means your purchase is covered by the manufacturer's full factory warranty.

Why purchase from CustomMHS.com?

CustomMHS.com supports manufacturing and distribution operations that need equipment that fits right the first time. We specialize in storage and material handling and help you select the correct configuration upfront to avoid errors that cause delays, reorders, and costly downtime. To make price comparisons simple and fair, we reference the manufacturer’s model number on our listings and quotes whenever available. That way, you can compare the exact same item across suppliers apples to apples, so you can verify you’re getting the best deal without guessing whether the specs match.