High Profile Steel Machine Guards

High-Profile Steel Machine Guards for In-Plant Equipment Protection

High-Profile Steel Machine Guards provide durable impact protection for equipment located near aisles, staging areas, and vehicle travel lanes. Built to shield valuable machinery from accidental contact with forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, and pallets, these guards create a strong physical barrier that helps prevent costly damage and unplanned downtime. They are a practical safety upgrade for manufacturing floors, warehouses, maintenance areas, and production work cells.

In busy facilities, equipment is often placed where it is most convenient, which is usually close to traffic. That convenience comes with risk. One impact can damage housings, controls, sensors, electrical components, and piping, resulting in shutdowns and costly repairs. High-profile machine guards reduce that risk by creating a dedicated buffer zone that takes the hit instead of your equipment.

Machine guards keep production moving by preventing impacts that lead to downtime, emergency maintenance, and missed shipments. They also help define safe travel paths and keep staging activity from creeping into equipment zones. 42-inch units include a mid-height bar and safety yellow powder coat for added visibility and strength.

Models and Specifications:

♦ HPRO-36-24-2, 36"W x 24"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 11 pounds.
♦ HPRO-48-24-2, 48"W x 24"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 19 pounds.
♦ HPRO-36-36-2, 36"W x 36"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 14 pounds.
♦ HPRO-48-36-2, 48"W x 36"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 21 pounds.
♦ HPRO-36-42-2, 36"W x 42"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 23 pounds.
♦ HPRO-48-42-2, 48"W x 42"H x 1-3/4" outside diameter. Weight 26 pounds.
♦ HPRO-60-42-4, 60"W x 42"H x 4" outside diameter. Weight 126 pounds.
♦ HPRO-72-42-4, 72"W x 42"H x 4" outside diameter. Weight 129 pounds.

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Width: choose 36" or 48" for standard equipment guarding, or 60" or 72" for wider spans needing heavier 4" diameter tubing.
♦ Height: choose 24" for basic impact protection, or 36" or 42" for taller equipment or higher-risk strike zones with a mid-height bar.
♦ Tube diameter: 36" and 48" wide guards use 1-3/4" tubing, while 60" and 72" wide guards step up to 4" tubing for added strength across the longer span.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Manufacturing Floors: guards protect equipment housings, controls, and sensors from impact.
♦ Warehouses and Staging Areas: guards define safe travel paths and keep staging out of equipment zones.
♦ Maintenance Areas: protected equipment reduces avoidable repair work for maintenance teams.
♦ Production Work Cells: guards create a dedicated buffer zone around valuable machinery.

CustomMHS carries the full line of high-profile steel machine guards, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.