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Custom Polycarbonate Machine Guards

Protect Operators Without Compromising Visibility or Efficiency

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Why Choose Polycarbonate for Machine Guarding?

Polycarbonate is a preferred material for industrial guarding because it combines exceptional strength with optical clarity. It’s the right choice for high-risk areas where operators need to see the process but still require robust physical protection.

Key Advantages Include:

High Impact Resistance: 250x stronger than glass
Excellent Visibility: Enables full process monitoring
Lightweight & Easy to Handle: Perfect for access panels and doors
Customizable: Can be cut, formed, or molded to fit any machine
Chemical & UV Resistant Options: Suitable for demanding environments
Interlock Compatible: Works with safety switches and control systems

Our Turnkey Mechanical Guarding Process

From concept to compliance, we can handle every step:

On-Site Assessment

TÜV-certified safety engineers at Arrow & Machine Safety Specialists perform a machine risk assessment, reviewing your equipment against OSHA 1910.212, ANSI B11, and ISO 14120 standards.

Custom Design

Using CAD and 3D modeling, we create guards that fit precisely while accommodating operator access, ventilation, and maintenance needs

Fabrication

We fabricate in-house from premium polycarbonate, offering framing, gasketing, and hardware options.

Installation

Our team installs and integrates your guards with interlocks, safety switches, and control systems for control reliability.

Testing & Validation

Post-installation, we verify function, provide compliance documentation, and support your training and audit requirements.

Common Applications

Our custom polycarbonate guards excel in applications such as:

Automated packaging lines
Robotic cells and CNC machinery
Food processing equipment
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Automotive assembly lines
OEM machine builds/enclosures and retrofit projects

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.

Why is polycarbonate used for machine guarding instead of glass?

Polycarbonate is up to 250 times stronger than glass and significantly more impact-resistant. Unlike glass, it does not shatter, making it a safer option for industrial environments with moving parts, ejected materials, or high-energy processes.

Are polycarbonate guards OSHA compliant?

Yes. When properly designed and installed, polycarbonate guards can meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 requirements for machine guarding. Compliance depends on correct material thickness, coverage, access control, and integration with safety systems.

Can polycarbonate guards be custom-shaped for specific machines?

Yes. Polycarbonate can be cut, formed, bent, and mounted to fit complex machine geometries. Custom fabrication ensures full hazard coverage without interfering with operation, maintenance, or ergonomics.

Can polycarbonate guards be integrated with safety interlocks?

Yes. Polycarbonate guards are commonly integrated with gate switches, locking solenoids, safety interlocks, and control-reliable safety circuits. This prevents access while machines are in motion and enhances overall safeguarding.

Are polycarbonate machine guards easy to maintain?

Polycarbonate guards are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean. They resist cracking and shattering and can be specified with chemical-resistant or UV-resistant coatings for harsh environments.











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Arrow Industrial Solutions
367 North Freedom Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
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