Industrial safety fencing

Industrial safety fencing is a type of fencing used in industrial settings to protect workers and equipment from potential hazards. This fencing is typically made of sturdy materials such as steel or aluminum, and is designed to withstand the rigors of industrial environments. It is often used to enclose machinery or hazardous areas, or to create barriers around areas where workers may be at risk of injury. Industrial safety fencing can help prevent accidents and injuries, and can play an important role in ensuring the overall safety of industrial workplaces.

Benefits of using industrial safety fencing

Some of the benefits of industrial safety fencing include:

1. Improved safety: Industrial safety fencing can help prevent accidents and injuries by creating physical barriers around hazardous areas or equipment.
2. Enhanced productivity: By protecting workers from potential hazards, industrial safety fencing can help to reduce downtime and improve overall productivity.
3. Compliance with regulations: Many industrial workplaces are required by law to have safety fencing in place to protect workers. Industrial safety fencing can help businesses comply with these regulations and avoid potential fines or penalties.
4. Improved worker morale: When workers feel safe and protected on the job, they are more likely to be satisfied and engaged in their work. This can help to improve morale and reduce turnover.
5. Enhanced security: Industrial safety fencing can also help to protect valuable equipment and materials from theft or damage.

Overall, industrial safety fencing is an important investment for any industrial workplace, as it can help to ensure the safety and wellbeing of workers, improve productivity, and comply with regulations.

What to consider when purchasing safety fencing?

When purchasing safety fencing, there are several factors to consider. First, you should consider the type of fencing that is best suited for your needs. This will depend on the location and intended use of the fencing. For example, if you are looking to secure a pool, you may want to consider a fencing material that is specifically designed for that purpose. Here are 5 key factors to consider when purchasing safety fencing:

1. The type of fencing: There are many different types of safety fencing available, including chain link, steel mesh, and wire mesh. Each type has its own unique properties and benefits, so it’s important to choose the right type for your specific needs.
2. The size and height of the fencing: Safety fencing is typically available in a range of sizes and heights, so it’s important to choose the right size and height for your needs. For example, if you are using the fencing to enclose a hazardous area, you may need a taller fence to provide sufficient protection.
3. The material: Safety fencing is typically made from a durable and long-lasting material, such as steel or aluminum. It’s important to choose a material that is strong enough to withstand the intended use, as well as any environmental conditions it may be exposed to.
4. The installation: Some safety fencing is designed to be easy to install, while others may require professional installation. It’s important to choose a fencing option that can be easily and safely installed in your desired location.
5. The cost: Safety fencing can vary in cost depending on the type, size, and material. It’s important to consider your budget and choose a fencing option that fits within your budget while still providing the necessary level of protection.

We will explain more about Securyfence safety fencing now.

• What is Securyfence
• Securyfence Wired mesh panels
• Securyfence Hinged doors
• Securyfence Sliding doors
• Extra options

What is Securyfence Safety fencing

Secure and flexible machine or area safety fencing

Securyfence is Qimarox’s secure and extremely flexible safety fencing system. Securyfence is unique in the simplicity and speed with which you can assemble it. Special tools or costly engineering are no longer needed to create a machine guard, area guard or fall-through protection within only a few hours that meets all the statutory requirements.

Securyfence is completely different from a traditional shielding system, which consists of mesh panels welded onto steel tubes.  One disadvantage of traditional safety fencing/shielding systems is that all panels must be welded exactly to size beforehand. However, with Securyfence all you need are a few simple hand tools to assemble and/or adjust the fencing to size.

Securyfence consits of a few components:

• The wired mesh panels
• Doors (Hinged or Sliding doors)

Benefits of the Securyfence safety fencing:

• Quick to assemble
• Simple to customize, even onsite!
• Extra sturdy thanks to profiling
• Modular system
• Good transparency
• Available in galvanized, all RAL colors and stainless steel
• Dimensions meet all CE and NEN standards

Safety fencing – Wired mesh Panels

Securyfence consists of profiled mesh panels that are screwed to posts via tubes. If the standard sizes don’t fit you can easily cut and saw the mesh panels and tubes to make it fit on the spot. Engineering and installing of a safety fence was never this easy. The concept of Securyfence allows users to be flexible when placing the safety fencing. It’s design is easily customizable to make sure the fence will fit into any lay-out.

The wired mesh panels offer an excellent view of the machine because it is mostly open. If anything happens you will be able to see it and you can take immediate action if necessary. Thanks to the profiling, the mesh panels are extra sturdy and are able to take a knock or two.

Securyfence is a modular system and there several of sizes to choose from. All components are available from stock. You can choose six widths, ranging from 225 to 1495 millimetres and 2 heights: 1043 or 2123 millimetres.

Specifications of the Securyfence Mesh panels

All Securyfence mesh panels have a mesh size of 40 × 39 mm and a wire thickness of 3 mm. The mesh panels can be attached to sturdy, square posts (columns) with simple hand tools. Specifications of the columns:

• Thickness: 50 x 50 mm
• Height: 2256 mm or 1166 mm
• Base plate: 150 × 160 mm and a thickness of 6 mm.

We can supply the wired mesh panels from stock in six different widths:

• 225 mm
• 475 mm
• 730 mm
• 990 mm
• 1240 mm
• 1495 mm

Is your size not listed? We can tailor your panels to any size.

Safety and applications

Securyfence is designed to meet the most stringent safety standards for machine guarding. Our wired mesh panels, combined with a hinged or sliding door with door switch, will ensure that your machinery meets the CE standard.

You can also use Securyfence as an area guard. For example, for the storage of customs goods or valuable products, which must be stored securely at all times. Or any other reasons like shielding of certain areas or creating isolated workzones.

Safety fencing – Hinged doors

Securyfence hinged doors offer easy access to protected machines or shielded areas. Although the hinged doors are available in two widths, you can modify them to your desired size. It is so easy you can even do this onsite. Like all other components, the Securyfence doors are built entirely modularly. The lintel is infinitely adjustable in width.

If you use Securyfence as area guard, the doors can be locked with a lock and key. In the event of a machine guarding system, each hinged door must be secured with a door switch. The doorswitch can be supplied if requested. In the case that you already have your own door switches, we can supply you with the correct mounting materials.

Specifications of the Securyfence Hinged doors

Securyfence hinged doors are available in two standard widths:

• 730 mm
• 990 mm

The dimensions were chosen so that the doors can easily be exchanged with standard mesh panels. This also means you can easily install an additional door afterwards, without having to adjust the complete setup. Do you need a big opening in your guard, for example, for service and maintenance or for the supply and removal of materials? If so, you can also install double hinged doors, this creates an extra wide opening.

Options

Securyfence hinged doors can be locked with a lock and a key. If you plan to use the Securyfence as an area guard, you will need a door switch. We can supply the Schmersal AZ16 from stock. Main features of this door switch:

• Plastic housing
• Double insulated
• Large wiring compartment
• 52 mm × 90 mm × 30 mm
• Long life
• High level of contact reliability with low currents
• Slotted holes for adjustment, circular holes for attachment
• 3 cable entries M16 × 1.5

If you would rather prefer a door that opens and closes fully automatically, we can supply an electric or pneumatic door.

Safety fencing – Sliding doors

Securyfence sliding doors gives you the opportunity to create an opening in your machine guard or area guard in even the most confined spaces. Although the sliding doors are available in two widths, you can of course tailor them to any size,even onsite! Like all other components, our sliding doors are built entirely modularly.

Sliding doors are a great alternative for situations where there is no space for a hinged door. Just like the hinged doors, the sliding doors can be locked with a lock and key. If you plan to use the Securyfence as a machine guard, we can supply you with the necessary door switches. Already have your own door switches? Then we will provide you with the correct mounting materials.

Specifications of the Securyfence Sliding doors

Securyfence sliding doors are available in two standard widths:

• 730 mm
• 990 mm

The dimensions were chosen so that the doors can easily be exchanged with standard mesh panels.

Securyfence sliding doors are suspended from a rail and fitted with a guide rail at the bottom. This ensures that your door will always open and close smoothly. Would you like a door that opens and closes fully automatically? You can choose between an electric or pneumatic door.

Securyfence sliding doors can be fitted to open left or right. If you need an extra wide access opening you can install a double sliding door.

Options

Securyfence sliding doors can be locked with a lock and key. If you plan to use the Securyfence as an area guard, you will need a door switch. We can supply the Schmersal AZ16 from stock. Main features of this door switch:

• Plastic housing
• Double insulated
• Large wiring compartment
• 52 mm × 90 mm × 30 mm
• Long life
• High level of contact reliability with low currents
• Slotted holes for adjustment, circular holes for attachment
• 3 cable entries M16 × 1.5

If you would rather prefer a door that opens and closes fully automatically, we can supply an electric or pneumatic door.

Extra options for safety fencing

All standard Securyfence components are available from stock. In addition to the standard model, the Securyfence components are also available in stainless steel, every RAL colour, as well as galvanised. This means that there will always be a guard that will match with the look and feel of your company, while meeting the most safety stringent requirements.