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Hinged Lathe Safety Guard - Machine Mount

Lead Time

7-10 business days. This item is built to order based on the size of your machine. Contact us for a quote today!

PART # LGH-1
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These are constructed on a custom basis.  Please specify required length of coverage ("Guard Width"). Average lead time on custom hinged lathe guards is 7-10 business days.  These ship assembled on a pallet: LTL Freight. 

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Please fill in the measurement form when ordering so that we can design your lathe guarding system in CAD.

 

Features

  • Hinged lathe machine safety guard protects operators from flying chips, coolant, and the rotating chuck.
  • Works well with small to medium sized lathe machines.  If you load parts with an overhead hoist, see our sliding guards.
  • Available with interlock / safety switch
  • Mounts to the existing threaded holes in gearbox/ lid.  You will just need to source longer bolts.  Bolt on installation!
  • Guard constructed from 40mm industrial aluminum extrusion. Posts are 40x80mm extrusion
  • The aluminum extrusion construction allows adjustment up/ down, and inward/outward upon installation. 
  • The frame mounting brackets are slotted to allow adjustment front to rear. The brackets can be adjusted along the length of the extrusion for mounting.
  • Polycarbonate Lexan front and top panel. 1/4" thick. Replaceable.  We save every customers lexan sizes for easy future ordering of replacement panels.
  • Polycarbonate Lexan panel included on left side of guard to enclose chuck area. 1/4" thick.
  • 8" Orange PVC strip curtain on the bottom provides additional chip containment while still allowing access to the compound handle.
  • Dual gas struts assist the opening and keep the guard open during setup
  • Handle comes installed on the front bar in the center of the guard.
  • Can be made up to 30" wide. Common sizes: 18", 24", 30,  (24" pictured)
  • LED Light Option Available. 

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