EU and International Directives estabilish the obligation to protect machinery with fences complying with specific construction and safety distance requirements. Without these Guards, machinery can't be operated.
For example, Perimeter Guarding must:
- Be designed and built so as to prevent climbing EN ISO 14120-5.18
- Be equipped with retained fasteners when disassembled EN ISO 14120-5.19
- Ensure adequate viewing of production processes EN ISO 14120-5.2.4
- Be placed at a specific distance from the danger zone EN ISO 13857
EN ISO 14120 (excerpts)
General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards
Reaching over protective structures
EN ISO 13857, 4.2.2
Reaching through regular openings
EN ISO 13857, 4.2.4.1

- BASIC
- STRONG
- FastGuard
- AdaptaGuard
- BlueGuard
Reduced distances, more space saved
The Satech mesh slot (both for framed and frameless Systems) is designed to allow Machine Guards installation at a reduced distance from hazard, so that you can enjoy more floor space for your machinery.
Safety distances to prevent access by lower limbs
EN ISO 13857, 4.3
“e” refers to the same types of opening as in chapter 4.2.4.1.