Operator Safety Products
The Most Critical Technologies for a Safer Shop Floor
In the fast-paced world of machining, spindle speeds hit tens of thousands of RPMs. Coolant pressures exceed 1,000 PSI. Meanwhile, mist from coolant can collect on flooring and walls, creating slippery surfaces and even unpleasant odors. In such environments, ensuring the safety of machine operators is not just important—it's absolutely critical.
Investing in innovative-yet-cost-effective solutions like advanced machine tool safety glass, LED lighting, oil skimmers, mist collectors, and new door interlocks can make a significant difference. These technologies not only boost safety by offering clear views of cutting, cleaner air, and protection from moving parts, but they also extend tool life, enhance part accuracy, and elevate overall shop productivity.
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Machine Tool Safety Glass
While some machine tool glass is made solely of Lexan—a polycarbonate plastic often used as a glass substitute—All World's glass features a three-layer system for enhanced protection. Although Lexan is much stronger than standard glass, it tends to lose clarity, becoming murky and possibly unusable within five years due to its porous nature, which loses 20% of its density annually.
Our three-layer system includes Lexan on the operator side, ballistic glass on the tool side, and a patented filament in between. This configuration prevents coolant from penetrating the Lexan's pores, maintaining visibility, and shields against high-velocity debris and equipment malfunctions. Trusted by high-security environments like banks, convenience stores, and armored vehicles, our glass offers unmatched operator safety. The Lexan protects the operator, and the glass protects the Lexan.
Investing in machine tool safety glass not only minimizes downtime from damaged or inadequate glass but also protects operators from extreme temperatures, coolant exposure, thrown tools, and hot chip projections.
The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher: Employee Safety
Spindle speeds hit tens of thousands of RPMs. Coolant pressures exceed 1,000 PSI. Mist and oil on flooring and walls. To stack the odds in your operators’ favor, invest in these key safety products.
Machine Tool LED Lights
Patlite lights feature an innovative 'Micro-array Lens' design that guarantees even light distribution, providing a clear and safe view during cutting operations. Available in versatile lengths of 200mm, 300mm, and 600mm, these lights can be easily integrated into existing setups.
Installation and expansion are simplified with the M12 Quick Disconnect feature and compatibility with Daisy Links. Patlite LED lighting not only ensures a well-illuminated workspace but also eliminates manual tool changes under poor lighting conditions. Enhance your productivity and safeguard your operators with this advanced lighting solution. Plus, these lights can swivel for added flexibility.
Oil Skimmer
Without an effective oil skimmer, a shop’s floors can be slippery and put staff at risk for trips and falls. Plus, the tramp oil can become bacteria-ridden, smelly, and, in some cases, cause skin and breathing problems. Additionally, excess oil and chips in your coolant can pose a fire risk and cause clogs in lines and sprays, potentially disrupting your machine tool operations.
That is where All World's Variaxe oil skimmer comes in. This advanced skimmer uses a belt and double scraper to efficiently collect oil, chips, and fines, depositing them into a pail for easy removal. Unlike other systems that might overflow, the Variaxe returns liquids to your machine through a gravity return line, ensuring no spillage onto the shop floor if emptying the skimmer is overlooked. Plus, our skimmers can work on a timer so you can run it after hours. Even if an operator forgets to turn it off it will not overflow. Preventing overflow not only prevents falls but also saves money on products needed to absorb tramp oil on the floor.
Mist Collector
If mist from coolant, often mixed with smoke and metal dust, is not managed, it can pose an array of problems. For example, it can settle on ceilings and walls, damage electrical equipment, make floors slippery, and cause respiratory problems. Royal Filtermist units by All World provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for capturing this hazardous mist. Eliminating these pollutants not only helps prevent health issues, slips and falls, but also lengthens tool life.
Door Interlock Safety Switches
A malfunctioning door interlock safety switch poses a significant risk of significant injury to operators. It allows the possibility of opening the door while a machine is still running, especially if operators forget to shut it down before changing a tool. Required by OSHA, these switches are specifically designed to detect entry and prevent machine operation or start-up in unsafe conditions. They ensure a secure physical connection for machine guards, doors, gates, windows, or jaws, and will deactivate machinery if the door or gate is opened or misaligned.
Although OSHA mandates their use on machine tool doors, annual testing of the devices and replacement of faulty ones is critical to maintaining safety. All World offers a broad selection of innovative and durable interlock safety switches, ensuring operators are protected from injuries when entering machine tools, gates, or doors.
Protect Your Greatest Asset: Your Operators
Improving operator safety on your shop floor begins with investing in advanced technologies like machine tool safety glass, LED lighting, oil skimmers, mist collectors, and door interlock safety switches. They not only protect operators from hazards but also enhance tool life and part accuracy, ultimately boosting your shop's overall productivity.
Don't leave safety to chance—integrate these high-quality products into your operations and protect your team from workplace risks. Interested in elevating your shop's safety standards? Contact All World today to explore our comprehensive range of safety-focused products.
