Establish a physical barrier around dangerous machinery while maintaining visibility, accessibility, and floor-to-ceiling clearance. REAR-GUARD® provides expandable and retractable machine guarding for press brakes, robotics, processing equipment, and other hazardous work zones.
REAR-GUARD® Expandable & Retractable Machine Guarding provides a higher level of worker protection behind press brakes and many other processing machines, helping reduce exposure to dangerous work zones.
The expandable and retractable design establishes secure access control while maintaining visibility and providing floor-to-ceiling access. Unlike fixed wire mesh machine guarding, the system can be opened and moved when access to equipment is required.
REAR-GUARD® can also integrate with Restrict-Guard® wire mesh panel systems, allowing different guarding solutions to work together within a facility.
REAR-GUARD® can establish physical barriers and controlled access around a variety of machines and processing equipment.
REAR-GUARD® is designed to provide a physical barrier and visual warning around hazardous equipment without creating unnecessary obstacles when employees need access to the machine.
The expandable system can operate with one hand and compact when not in use, helping maintain clearance for equipment access, cranes, forklifts, and other facility operations.
REAR-GUARD® systems are available with a wide range of configurations, mounting arrangements, materials, controls, and accessories.
Create a physical barrier when equipment is operating, then retract the system to provide access when needed.
Multiple sizes and configurations are available to accommodate machine components, clearance requirements, and facility layouts.
Choose flexible stainless steel mesh, military-grade nylon fabric mesh, protective curtains, or other available configurations.
Systems can attach directly to a machine frame or operate as a standalone guarding system using mounting posts.
Electrical interlock switch options can prohibit access to equipment while machinery is operating.
REAR-GUARD® integrates with Restrict-Guard® wire modular systems for broader machine guarding configurations.
Electrical interlock switch options are available to prohibit access to equipment during operation while allowing quick and controlled access when the equipment is not operating.
Standard interlock configurations include multiple safety and control features designed to integrate with machine safety systems.
REAR-GUARD® perimeter guarding provides both a physical barrier and visual warning around machines, robotics, and other equipment where employee access needs to be controlled.
Choose from standard machine and perimeter guarding kits or work with North American Safety Products on a configuration made for your application.
| System | Part Number | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Most Popular Size | RG-1000 | 37″ high × 12′ wide expandable machine and perimeter safety guarding. Folded: 17″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 4′ High × 8′ Wide | KT-RG3-4100 | 4′ high × 8′ wide expandable aluminum barrier. Folded: 16″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 4′ High × 10′ Wide | KT-RG3-4124 | 4′ high × 10′ wide system with 18″ axle and center support. Folded: 19″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 4′ High × 12′ Wide | KT-RG3-4140 | 4′ high × 12′ wide system with 18″ axle and center support. Folded: 21″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 5′ High × 8′ Wide | KT-RG3-5100 | 5′ high × 8′ wide expandable aluminum barrier. Folded: 16″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 5′ High × 10′ Wide | KT-RG3-5124 | 5′ high × 10′ wide system with 20″ axle and center support. Folded: 19″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 5′ High × 12′ Wide | KT-RG3-5140 | 5′ high × 12′ wide system with 20″ axle and center support. Folded: 21″. Yellow/Black. Includes three lock mounting brackets, 1.5″ × 3″ plate. |
| 4′ Barrier Mounting Post | RGA-2053 | 2½″ steel mounting post on 10″ square plate with gussets. Height: 53″. Safety Yellow. |
| 5′ Barrier Mounting Post | RGA-2067 | 2½″ steel mounting post on 10″ square plate with gussets. Height: 67″. Safety Yellow. |
Add additional protection to your REAR-GUARD® system with fabric mesh, stainless steel coil mesh, or welding curtain configurations.
REAR-GUARD® provides expandable, retractable machine and perimeter guarding that can be configured around your equipment, access requirements, and facility. Choose a standard system or contact North American Safety Products about a custom application.