Shield Machine Guards | McMaster-Carr

	Width Width

	Height Height

	Component Component

Arm

Attaching-End Mounting
Pad

Ball-and-Socket Adapter

Ball-and-Socket
Connector

Right-Angle Thread
Adapter

Thread Adapter

Threaded Stud

	Material Material

	Mount Type Mount Type

Magnetic

Bolt On

Clamp On

	Arm Style Arm Style


Flexible	Swing

	Construction Construction

	Color Color

	Black		Yellow
	Blue		Clear

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Extended Arm Length Extended Arm Length

	Mounting Hardware Mounting Hardware

Connecting Fasteners
Included

Fasteners Included

Mounting Fasteners Included

Fasteners Not Included

	Thickness Thickness

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Finish Finish

	Overall Height Overall Height

6 ft.

7 ft.

	Overall Width Overall Width

1'6"

2'6"

3'6"

	Assembled Width Assembled Width

	Wire Mesh Opening Width Wire Mesh Opening Width

1/2"

1 7/8"

	Wire Diameter Wire Diameter

	Wire Mesh Opening Height Wire Mesh Opening Height

1/2"

1 7/8"

	Barrier Type Barrier Type

203 Products

Protective Barriers

Flexible-Arm Chip Guards

Mount near a machine to deflect debris away from the immediate area. Guards bend and twist in any direction.

Swing-Arm Chip Guards

Mount near a machine to deflect debris away from the immediate area. Guards swing in and out as needed.

Hinged Chip Guards

Protect personnel and equipment from debris with these portable panels.

External Grip Puller Safety Guards

Wrap these guards around grip pullers, presses, and other moving equipment to protect yourself from flying debris.

Machine-Mount T-Slotted Framing Machine Guards

Compact in size, these guards can be mounted directly to a machine or workbench. Panels are framed in aluminum T-slotted extrusions to provide multiple points of attachment for other components.

T-Slotted Framing Machine Guards

Framed in aluminum T-slotted extrusions, these customizable machine guards provide multiple points of attachment for other components and structures.

Machine Guards

Combine posts, panels, and doors to create a barrier around equipment.

Quick-Access Machine Guards

These panels lift on and off their posts in seconds, so you can protect machinery while providing access for maintenance.

Bend-and-Stay Positioning Arms

Stronger and with greater load capacities than gooseneck-style positioning arms, these arms keep their shape even when moving or when exposed to vibration. They’re often used in robotics and conveyor applications when frequent repositioning isn’t required.

Fabricating and Machining

Lathe Guards

Block chips while maintaining an unobstructed view of the workpiece.

Adjustable Lathe Guards

These guards mount and travel on the cross slides and are fully adjustable in all directions.

Eye Shields for Bench and Pedestal Grinders

Machine Guard Safety Gauges

Verify machine guard openings are sized to prevent hands and fingers from reaching hazards. These gauges check whether a machine guard complies withOSHA, CSA, or ANSI requirements.

Chip-Guard Lids for Drums and Waste Containers

Convert drums and waste containers into parts cleaning workstations—these lids fit most 55-gal. drums and 44- and 55-gal. waste containers.