{"product_id":"machine-guards","title":"Machine Guards","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMachine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Protect People and Secure Goods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh Specification — Choose the Right Grid for the Job\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe mesh specification is matched to the application:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 x 100mm mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — recommended for safety barriers around hazardous areas, operating machinery, or robotic cells. Compliant with EN ISO 13857 safety distance requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 x 100mm mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for partitioning, dividing storage areas, and creating separate work zones at a competitive price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 x 50mm mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — best for protecting goods and high-security applications, available in 2.5mm, 3x4mm, or 5mm wire thickness depending on your standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDifferent mesh grids can be combined within a single installation to achieve the optimal balance of safety, security, visibility, and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade-to-Measure — No Compromise on Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors and Lock Options to Suit Every Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Mesh — Steel Plates and Polycarbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished in Any RAL Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstruction: Welded mesh panels with tubular steel posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMesh options: 20x100mm, 50x100mm, or 50x50mm — wire thickness 2.5mm, 3x4mm, or 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePanel heights: 400mm to 2,300mm in 100mm increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePanel widths: 250mm to 2,000mm in 10mm increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaximum height: 10,500mm standard, up to 12,000mm bespoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosts: Single 60x60mm or double 60x220mm \/ 60x320mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDoor types: Single \u0026amp; double hinged, top-rail sliding, floor-sliding telescopic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLock options: Eurolock, padlock, panic bar, panic handle, safety-switch ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInfill options: Mesh, 0.7mm steel plate, 4.0mm polycarbonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFloor fixings: Standard concrete, French screws (timber), J-hooks (grating), chemical anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Galvanised or powder-coated in any RAL colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStandards: EN ISO 13857, ISO 14120, ISO 14119, Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWarranty: 2 years from order date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLead time: 2 to 3 weeks — made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RackZone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57987016786265,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/6050\/3641\/files\/machine-guards-6227069.jpg?v=1778062094","url":"https:\/\/www.rackzone.ie\/products\/machine-guards","provider":"RackZone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}