In today’s industrial environments, manufacturers are under constant pressure to improve safety, meet compliance requirements, and reduce operational risk — all without disrupting production. At Arrow Industrial Solutions, we specialize in helping companies meet these goals through full-service, turnkey machine safeguarding solutions.

Our latest case study highlights how we partnered with a leading North American manufacturer to develop and implement a scalable machine safety plan across multiple facilities and over 50 pieces of equipment.

Many manufacturers today face a familiar challenge: inconsistent safety protocols across machinery of varying types, ages, and levels of risk assessment. Without a unified approach to machine safeguarding, risk increases and compliance becomes harder to achieve.

That’s where Arrow comes in. We meet manufacturers where they are — whether they’ve completed a risk assessment or need one conducted — and design a path forward using custom, compliant guarding solutions.

We began our engagement with a client at one of their primary facilities, where over 50 machines were identified as requiring safeguarding. Our team developed a phased plan based on budget and operational priorities. Machines were categorized based on the type of guarding needed, and customized solutions were developed for each.

One key machine — a large automatic threader — required a unique combination of mechanical and electrical safeguards. Because of its size and interaction points, we created detailed CAD models and electrical schematics, collaborating closely with the client’s maintenance and safety teams to ensure every detail was covered.

Our internal fabrication team built the solution at our Ohio facility, and our technicians traveled on-site to install, test, and train the workforce — making modulations in real time for a perfect fit.

As a Clarion Safety Systems company, Arrow Industrial Solutions offers a rare level of expertise in both mechanical and electrical machine safeguarding. We’re proud to provide:

• Custom Guard Design & Fabrication
• Control Reliable Electrical Safety Systems
• Panel Assembly & Programming
• On-Site Installation & Integration
• Operator Training & Post-Install Support

Explore Our Full-Service Machine Safeguarding Solutions

We believe safeguarding should be seamless and stress-free for our clients. That’s why we’ve refined a process that keeps safety and productivity aligned every step of the way:

• Initial Consultation – We review your machinery, needs, and goals.
• Safeguarding Proposal – Detailed project scope with cost-effective options.
• Design & Engineering – Custom CAD models and safety schematics created.
• Client Review – All designs are reviewed collaboratively for approval.
• Fabrication & Installation – Guards are built and installed by our in-house team.
• Training & Support – Operators are trained; we remain on-call for adjustments or audits.

• Our safeguarding solutions helped this client:
• Achieve compliance with OSHA and ANSI/ISO standards
• Pass internal and external inspections
• Reduce operational risk for machine operators
• Maintain productivity with minimal disruption
• Build a long-term strategy for additional sites and machinery

Whether you’re safeguarding a single machine or developing a multi-facility plan, Arrow has the experience, tools, and team to deliver the right solution. We don’t just build guards — we build partnerships focused on long-term safety and success.