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This section provides an overview for machine guards as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 machine guard manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked machine guard companies as of December, 2024: 1.mk North America, Inc., 2.Rockford Systems LLC, 3.Faztek, LLC.
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A machine guard is a safety device designed to protect operators from accidents caused by machinery.
It covers the moving parts and hazardous areas of the machine to prevent contact by operators. The operating principles include physical barriers for protection, warning devices to alert of dangers and machine stoppage for safety assurance. Machine guards are used in various machines including machine tools, press machines, shearing machines, conveying machinery, and robots.
There are various types of machine guards such as fixed guards, movable guards, interlocking guards, photoelectric sensors, and laser sensors. They are characterized by improved safety, increased productivity, and cost reduction. In recent years, there have been technological innovations in machine guards, including guards that automatically open and close based on operator movement detection and devices with enhanced interlock functions.
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mk North America, Inc. (MKNA) is a manufacturer of conveyors and extruded aluminum framing systems established in 1988 as the North American headquarters of the German corporation mk Technology Group. Based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, the company offers conveyor systems for material handling, as well as pallet-handling conveyors configured to different pallet sizes, weights, and shapes. It also offers aluminum framings used for machine bases and to secure linear motion systems. MKNA also provides custom engineering and CAD modeling services for its clients in the automotive, medical device manufacturing, and packaging industries.
North American Safety Products, Inc., founded in 1995 and headquartered in Mokena, Illinois, is a manufacturer and distributor of safety and security equipment. Their extensive product range includes vehicle barriers, portable and expandable barriers, anti-fatigue matting, safety switches and controls, and non-slip floor matting. These products are aimed at enhancing workplace safety and efficiently managing traffic and security in diverse settings. The company has OSHA, ANSI, and CSA certifications, meeting the industry standards of safety equipment.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | mk North America, Inc. |
20.3%
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| 2 | Rockford Systems LLC |
17.4%
|
| 3 | Faztek, LLC |
11.6%
|
| 4 | New Wave Acrylics, Inc. |
10.1%
|
| 5 | North American Safety Products, Inc. |
10.1%
|
| 6 | Gordon Engineering Corp. |
8.7%
|
| 7 | WireCrafters |
8.7%
|
| 8 | Folding Guard Corporation |
5.8%
|
| 9 | ATS Machine Safety Solutions |
4.3%
|
| 10 | Axelent |
2.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the machine guard page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 100.0% |
