Machine Guards

Machine guards are one of the most versatile and essential safety solutions for Irish factories, production facilities, and warehouses. RackZone's machine guards deliver the perfect balance of safety, flexibility, and durability that off-the-shelf barriers simply cannot match.

Built to Protect People and Secure Goods

Our machine guards are constructed from heavy-duty mesh panels with welded steel posts, providing maximum strength, rigidity, and clear visibility into the protected area. The system is designed to safeguard operators from hazardous machinery, isolate robotic cells, secure high-value goods within pallet racking, and partition workspace into distinct zones — all while maintaining airflow, light, and line of sight.

Mesh Specification — Choose the Right Grid for the Job

The mesh specification is matched to the application:

• 20 x 100mm mesh — recommended for safety barriers around hazardous areas, operating machinery, or robotic cells. Compliant with EN ISO 13857 safety distance requirements.
• 50 x 100mm mesh — ideal for partitioning, dividing storage areas, and creating separate work zones at a competitive price point.
• 50 x 50mm mesh — best for protecting goods and high-security applications, available in 2.5mm, 3x4mm, or 5mm wire thickness depending on your standards.

Different mesh grids can be combined within a single installation to achieve the optimal balance of safety, security, visibility, and budget.

Made-to-Measure — No Compromise on Fit

We don't believe in standard sizes. Panel heights are adjustable in 100mm increments, with widths customisable in 10mm steps, ensuring the system fits your space exactly — no wasted off-cuts, no awkward gaps. Posts are available up to 10,500mm tall as standard, with bespoke solutions engineered to 12,000mm for high-bay warehouses and tall production cells.

Doors and Lock Options to Suit Every Site

Choose from single or double hinged doors, top-rail sliding doors, or floor-sliding telescopic doors — the latter ideal for reach truck and forklift access with no floor obstructions or top rail. Lock options include Eurolock with cylinder, padlock plates, panic bar, and panic handle. Doors can also be pre-fitted to accept third-party safety switches and interlocks for integration with machine control systems.

Beyond Mesh — Steel Plates and Polycarbonate

For applications where mesh isn't the right answer, the system supports 0.7mm steel plate infills (for visual shielding or weld splatter protection) and 4.0mm polycarbonate panels (for clear viewing of machine operations). All three materials — mesh, steel, and polycarbonate — can be combined within a single guard layout.

Finished in Any RAL Colour

From safety yellow and orange posts to brand-matched corporate colours, machine guards can be powder-coated in almost any RAL colour. Bright posts highlight fencing positions for safety; neutral mesh tones (black, grey, white) preserve through-visibility into the protected area.

Specifications at a Glance

• Construction: Welded mesh panels with tubular steel posts
• Mesh options: 20x100mm, 50x100mm, or 50x50mm — wire thickness 2.5mm, 3x4mm, or 5mm
• Panel heights: 400mm to 2,300mm in 100mm increments
• Panel widths: 250mm to 2,000mm in 10mm increments
• Maximum height: 10,500mm standard, up to 12,000mm bespoke
• Posts: Single 60x60mm or double 60x220mm / 60x320mm
• Door types: Single & double hinged, top-rail sliding, floor-sliding telescopic
• Lock options: Eurolock, padlock, panic bar, panic handle, safety-switch ready
• Infill options: Mesh, 0.7mm steel plate, 4.0mm polycarbonate
• Floor fixings: Standard concrete, French screws (timber), J-hooks (grating), chemical anchors
• Finish: Galvanised or powder-coated in any RAL colour
• Standards: EN ISO 13857, ISO 14120, ISO 14119, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Warranty: 2 years from order date
• Lead time: 2 to 3 weeks — made to order

RackZone promises a swift delivery of single or bulk orders anywhere in Ireland. We understand the importance of storage products and urgency of your needs. Hence, we have an efficient distribution system that will allow our customers to acquire their favourite storage items in the shortest time possible.

We’re confident you’ll be happy with your purchase - but if you need to return an item, we’re here to help.

We accept returns for unused and unopened items. Due to the large size and weight of many of our products, we’re unfortunately unable to offer free returns. This means customers will need to cover the cost of returning the item. 

To arrange a return, please contact us at info@rackzone.ie within 14 days of receiving your order. All returned goods must be in their original condition and packaging.