Machine Guarding & Enclosure Options from mk North America

Machine guarding from mk North America is robust, dependable and highly customizable with the availability of three different platforms. This article will explore the Perimeter Guarding, Machine Guarding and Enclosures offered by mk, providing you with an insight into the solution that is just right for your facility.

Perimeter Guarding - Easy to Configure

Perimeter Guarding from mk features the Easy Guard platform which dramatically reduces quoting, ordering and assembly time. It is the most cost-effective guarding system on the market today. Consisting of pre-assembled panels and doors constructed out of 40 x 40 mm clear anodized aluminum extrusion, with options for PVC coated wire mesh or clear polycarbonate paneling, the Easy Guard perimeter guard is durable and configurable. With the Easy Guard software you are able to layout your guard, adding the features you need. Then with a simple click of the button generate a parts list, complete with all the hardware needed for assembly.

Machine Guarding - Full of Features

If you are looking for a more complex guard or want top-of-the-line features like bi-fold or counterbalanced doors, than look no further than the Machine Guarding from mk.  Our knowledgeable engineering staff will work with you to provide a custom tailored guarding solution which can include many features like pneumatic and hydraulic actuated doors, light curtains, custom color extrusions, and a wide variety paneling. Custom guard assemblies can be ordered pre-built and broken down for assembly and provided with easy-to-follow blueprints for constructing on your floor. Or you can work with any of our integrators or site assembly teams. Just as the design options are limitless, so are the assembly options. These guards can be designed in custom layouts or custom heights to work with your existing equipment. And because mk Machine Guards are constructed out of the mk aluminum extrusion there are more than 100 different profile shapes available for customizing your guard. Paneling materials include a variety of wire mesh options, different types and colors of polycarbonate, as well as alumalite and expanded PVC.

Enclosure - Tailored Solution

When a more tailored solution is required for a particular machine or process, an Enclosure from mk is just the right solution. Enclosures from mk North America are offered as machine enclosures, cleanroom enclosures, as well as safety and sound enclosures and fume hoods. Enclosures are designed to protect your employees and the environment from various operations, as well as to protect delicate processes from the environment. Enclosures from mk can be constructed in nearly every shape, and can be contoured to fit snugly into the application. Available with a variety of door and window types, these units can also be outfitted with safety interlocks, handles and human interface modules.

Application Assistance

Still unsure of which guard or enclosure is right for your application? Contact mk North America today to review your application details. Our Sales Engineers will work closely with you to develop a solution, provide drawings for review as well as pricing and assembly options.