Custom Machine Guards

Engineered-to-order machine guarding for unusual equipment configurations, legacy machines without OEM guarding, multi-machine cells, and applications where standard guard templates do not fit. Modular Solutions works from your equipment drawings and facility layout to design guards that support OSHA 1910.212 compliance and fit your exact installation.

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Why Choose Custom Machine Guards?

Not every machine fits a standard guard template. Legacy equipment, imported machines, special-purpose cells, and multi-robot configurations all present unique guarding challenges that require engineering from the ground up.

Application Engineering

Our engineering team works directly with your equipment drawings, machine models, and facility photos to develop a guard design tailored to the exact hazard profile and physical constraints of your application.

Legacy Machine Retrofit

Many older machines lack original guarding or have guards that no longer meet current OSHA standards. We engineer retrofit guards that mount to the machine frame or the floor around it without machine modifications.

Multi-Machine Cell Guards

Multi-machine and multi-robot cells require shared perimeter guarding with independent interlocked zones for each machine or robot. We design cell guards where each zone is accessible without compromising the overall cell perimeter.

Unusual Equipment Geometries

Non-standard machine footprints, irregular operating envelopes, and equipment with multiple hazard zones on all sides require guards that are designed around the machine — not forced to fit a standard panel system.

Controls Integration

Interlock wiring coordination with machine control systems — safety relays, PLC safety I/O, and e-stop circuits — is included in custom guard engineering. We provide interlock specifications and can coordinate directly with your controls team.

Reconfigurable for Future Changes

Modular aluminum framing is bolted — not welded. When equipment is upgraded, relocated, or replaced, the guard can be modified or repurposed rather than scrapped, protecting your investment over the full facility lifetime.

Engineering & Build Capabilities

Custom machine guards from Modular Solutions are supported by full engineering services from concept through installation documentation.

Design from Drawings

We work from CAD files, machine drawings, photos, and field measurements. No existing documentation? We can conduct a site assessment to gather the data needed for accurate guard design.

3D Design Review

Guard geometry is developed in 3D and reviewed with you before fabrication begins — confirming fit around the machine, access door locations, interlock positions, and service clearances.

Documentation Package

Every custom guard ships with a complete documentation package: CAD files, bill of materials, assembly drawings, and interlock wiring specifications for your maintenance and safety files.

Phased Build Options

Complex cell guards can be designed and built in phases — guarding priority hazard zones first, then expanding as schedule and budget allow, without redesigning the overall system.

Fast-Track Engineering

Urgent OSHA compliance situations or pre-audit deadlines can be accommodated with expedited engineering. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we will structure the project accordingly.

On-Site Support

On-site engineering support is available for complex installations, interlock wiring commissioning, and facilities where guard geometry must be verified against the machine in place.

Common Applications

Custom machine guards from Modular Solutions are specified when standard guarding solutions cannot address the specific equipment, operation, or facility constraint.

Specifications

Representative system parameters — all specifications are fully custom-engineered to your specific equipment and application.

6000-SeriesAluminum Frame
Mesh or PolyPanel Options
Safety InterlockedAccess Door Type
OSHA 1910.212Compliance Reference
Any HeightCustom Specification
Standard or Black EliteFinish Options
Custom FootprintCell Size Capability
Full DocumentationEngineering Package

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Modular Solutions approach custom machine guard design?

We start with a conversation about your equipment, operation, and compliance requirements. From there we collect drawings, machine models, and facility photos and develop a guard design for your review. Once approved, we fabricate and deliver with full documentation including CAD files and a bill of materials.

Can you guard a machine that has no OEM guarding?

Yes. Legacy machines, special-purpose machines, and imported equipment often lack original guarding or have guards that no longer meet current OSHA standards. Modular Solutions engineers guards from scratch for these applications using the machine's mechanical drawings and field measurements as the starting point.

How long does custom machine guard engineering typically take?

Engineering lead time depends on complexity. Simple single-machine guards can be designed in days; complex multi-machine cell guards with interlock coordination may take 2-4 weeks. We provide a lead time estimate after initial scoping. Rush engineering is available for urgent compliance situations.

Can custom machine guards be designed for reconfiguration when equipment changes?

Yes — modular aluminum framing is intentionally reconfigurable. Guards are built from bolted components that can be modified, extended, or repurposed when equipment is upgraded, relocated, or replaced. This protects your investment against machine changes over the facility's life.

Do you provide on-site support for custom machine guard installation?

Modular Solutions provides fully assembled and documented guard systems designed for straightforward on-site installation by your maintenance team. On-site support is also available for complex installations or where interlock wiring coordination requires hands-on assistance.

Ready to Design a Custom Machine Guard?

Contact our engineering team with your machine type, application details, and compliance requirements — we will scope a solution and provide a quote.

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