Custom Dual Palm Safety Devices

Protect Your Workforce. Optimize Your Operations.

Vital for preventing crush injuries, amputations, and other accidents associated with mechanical equipment

Arrow Industrial Solutions specializes in custom Dual Palm Safety Devices designed to reduce risk, increase operator safety, and ensure compliance in industrial environments. Whether you’re retrofitting legacy machinery or building new production systems, we provide tailored solutions that meet OSHA standards and fit your unique workflow.

Dual palm buttons are an essential safety feature in many industrial applications. Operators are required to press two buttons simultaneously using both hands, ensuring they are not in harm’s way when a machine cycle begins.

Ergonomic industrial two-hand control station with palm buttons, emergency stop, and keyed mode selector for power press safety.

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Why Dual Palm Safety Devices Are Essential for Machine Guarding

Dual palm safety devices are a proven safeguarding method for machinery with hazardous motion, requiring operators to use both hands simultaneously to initiate a cycle. By ensuring that hands are clear of danger zones during machine activation, dual palm controls reduce the risk of amputations and crush injuries while maintaining compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and ISO safety standards.

Key Advantages Include:

Prevent Point-of-Operation Injuries: Dual palm controls force operators to keep both hands on actuators, away from hazardous areas like press dies, shears, and punches. This safeguard reduces the likelihood of accidental hand placement near moving parts, protecting workers from severe injuries.

Meet Regulatory Standards: OSHA, ANSI B11, and ISO 13849 recognize two-hand control systems as an effective safeguarding method for high-risk machinery. Using dual palm devices demonstrates compliance with these standards and helps ensure that equipment passes inspections and audits.

Maintain Productivity: Modern dual palm safety devices integrate with control systems to allow for efficient cycle initiation without sacrificing safety. By preventing unsafe operation while enabling smooth workflow, they help facilities maintain uptime and operator efficiency.

Flexible Applications: Dual palm devices can be configured for a wide range of equipment, from mechanical and hydraulic presses to automated cutting, stamping, and forming systems. They can be integrated into new machine builds or retrofitted onto existing equipment—making them a versatile safety solution for evolving production environments.

Our Turnkey Electrical Guarding Process

From concept to compliance, our team can handle every step:

On-Site Assessment

Our TÜV-certified safety engineers at Arrow & Machine Safety Specialists conduct comprehensive risk assessments, reviewing your equipment against OSHA 1910.212, ANSI B11, ISO 13849, and ISO 14120 standards. We identify hazards and define the safeguarding strategy tailored to your operation.

Custom Design

Using advanced CAD and 3D modeling, we engineer guarding systems that integrate seamlessly with your equipment. Every design balances operator access, visibility, ventilation, and maintenance requirements while meeting regulatory standards.

Fabrication

Arrow fabricates components in-house using premium materials such as steel, aluminum, and polycarbonate. We deliver precision framing, gasketing, hardware, and electrical safeguarding devices built to perform in demanding industrial environments.

Installation

Our expert installation team integrates your system with interlocks, safety switches, sensors, and control devices for full reliability. We ensure that your guarding solution functions as intended without compromising productivity.

Testing & Validation

Post-installation, we verify safety performance and provide relevant compliance documentation. Our team also supports training, audits, and certification requirements, helping your facility stay inspection-ready and OSHA-compliant.

Common Applications

Our custom dual palm safety solutions protect workers utilizing multiple types of equipment:

Hydraulic presses

Pneumatic machines

Punch presses

Die cutting equipment

Robotic cells

CNC machinery

Designed to Meet or Exceed Safety Standards

Our guarding systems are built to align with:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O – Machinery and Machine Guarding
ANSI B11.19 – Performance Criteria for Safeguarding
ISO 14120 – General Requirements for Guard Design

Proactive compliance helps you reduce risk, avoid OSHA citations, and improve operator safety. Whether you’re safeguarding one machine or modernizing an entire production line, we can help. Expect fast quotes, clear timelines, and expert guidance from start to finish.

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How do dual palm safety devices prevent injuries?

By requiring both hands to activate a machine cycle, dual palm devices prevent operators from reaching into danger zones during startup, reducing the risk of crush injuries, amputations, and point-of-operation accidents.

When are dual palm controls required?

Dual palm controls are commonly required for machinery with hazardous motion where hands could enter the danger zone, such as presses, punches, shears, and cutting equipment, when other safeguarding methods are not sufficient.

What ANSI and ISO standards apply to dual palm controls?

Dual palm safety devices are addressed in ANSI B11 standards and ISO 13849, which define performance, reliability, and control system requirements for safeguarding functions.

Do dual palm safety devices impact productivity?

When properly designed, dual palm devices maintain productivity by allowing safe, efficient cycle initiation while preventing unsafe operation and reducing downtime caused by incidents.

Custom Dual Palm Safety Devices

Protect Your Workforce. Optimize Your Operations.

Why Dual Palm Safety Devices Are Essential for Machine Guarding