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Barriers & Machine Protection Systems for Industrial Safety

CustomMHS.com supplies industrial machine guarding and safety barrier systems from top manufacturers in the material handling industry, including Handle-It, MECO, Jesco, Vestil, Mighty Line, and Save-Ty. Each product is built from heavy-duty steel and engineered to withstand daily impact in demanding industrial environments, from production floors to high-traffic forklift zones. These manufacturers are trusted industry-wide for producing OSHA-compliant machine guards, guard rails, bollards, and safety barriers that hold up under real-world use. Every item purchased through CustomMHS.com is backed by the manufacturer's full warranty, giving you long-term protection and peace of mind.

Machine Guarding Systems for Safer Production Floors

Machine guarding systems are protective barriers designed to shield employees from hazardous machine motion and points of operation. Common applications include rotating parts, ingoing nip points, reciprocating or traversing motion, and areas where chips or sparks are generated. Proper guarding prevents accidental contact while maintaining visibility and access for normal operation and maintenance.

Unprotected machinery can cause severe injuries, including crushed hands, amputations, burns, and eye damage, resulting in downtime and increased workers' compensation costs. OSHA machine guarding standards require safeguarding any machine part or process that could cause injury to protect operators and nearby personnel.

Each machine has its own unique mechanical and non-mechanical hazards, ranging from minor abrasions, burns, and cuts to severe fractures, lacerations, crushing injuries, or amputation. By controlling mechanical hazards and debris, machine guarding reduces preventable injuries and production disruptions while supporting OSHA compliance and long-term operational reliability.


Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Hazard type: choose machine guards and guard rails for point-of-operation and equipment protection, or bollards and corner guards for personnel and structural protection.
♦ Application: dock and warehouse areas suit safety gates and barricades, while production floors suit modular guardrail and rack protection systems.
♦ Visibility and awareness: add safety floor tape or a collision awareness sensor system to reinforce physical barriers with visual and audible warnings.


Where Commonly Used:

♦ Manufacturing Floors, machine guards, and guard rails protect operators from point-of-operation hazards.
♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers, dock safety gates and floor-mounted barriers control access and protect racking.
♦ Loading Docks, swivel and barricade gates manage safe access during loading and unloading.
♦ High-Traffic Forklift Areas, bollards, corner guards, and collision awareness systems reduce impact risk between equipment and structures.


CustomMHS carries the full line of machine guarding products from Handle-It, MECO, Jesco, Vestil, Mighty Line, and Save-Ty, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

 

Vestil Triple Elbow Machine Guards Vestil Triple Elbow Machine Guards Vestil Triple Elbow machine guards with a 90-degree welded steel design that fits corners to resist forklift impact indoors or outdoors. View All → Vestil Spring Loaded Safety Bollards Vestil Spring Loaded Safety Bollards Vestil spring-loaded safety bollards bend up to 30 degrees on impact to reduce damage and are available with an optional strobe-and-siren alert model. View All → Mighty Line Floor Marking Tape & Floor Signs – 50 mil Heavy-Duty 5S Striping Mighty Line Floor Marking Tape & Floor Signs Mighty Line floor marking tape delivers extreme durability for 5S and safety. 50 mil thick tape and 30 mil floor signs (about 7x thicker than average) stand up to forklifts, brush scrubbers, and heavy wheel traffic. Designed to remove cleanly without resi View All → Vestil Offset Steel Bollards Vestil Offset Steel Bollards Vestil offset steel bollards protect racks, doors, and equipment while keeping travel lanes clear, and are made of heavy-duty welded steel. View All → Vestil Safety Steel Bollards Vestil Safety Steel Bollards Vestil safety steel bollards protect work areas, racking, and personnel indoors or outdoors, available in 5 heights and up to 5 diameters. View All → Heavy-Duty Steel Safety Bollards Heavy-Duty Steel Safety Bollards Heavy-duty steel safety bollards protect people, equipment, and infrastructure from forklift and vehicle impact at docks, corners, and entrances. View All → Vestil Plastic Bollard Covers Vestil Plastic Bollard Covers Vestil plastic bollard covers slip over existing bollards to reduce scraping and repainting, in 4 heights and up to 4 diameter options. View All → Handle-It Heavy Duty Guard Rail Units for Forklift and Pedestrian Safety | CustomMHS Handle-It Heavy Duty Guard Rail Units for Forklift and Pedestrian Safety Meta Description: Handle-It heavy duty guard rail units for forklift and pedestrian separation. Single and double rail heights. Section lengths 2' to 10'. Starter and add-on units. High-strength steel, safety yellow finish. Floor anchor holes included. View All → Handle-It Guard Rail System Handle-It Guard Rail System Handle-It industrial guard rail system. Tested to withstand 10,000 lbs at 4 mph. Modular steel barrier protects people, equipment, columns, and rack from forklift and vehicle impact. Pre-configured units, columns, railing, and accessories. Yellow powder c View All →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I choose the right machine guarding solution for my application?

Choose based on hazard + access needs. Fixed guards are best for low access areas, fencing and security cages for larger zones, rails for traffic separation, gates for controlled entry, and rack backing to prevent pallet push-through. If you share your layout and workflow, we’ll recommend the simplest setup that fits.

What information do you need to quote a machine guard system?

A quick quote needs dimensions (L/W/H), a rough layout or sketch, access points/gates, what you’re guarding, floor type, and ideally a couple of photos. If you don’t have everything, send what you have. We’ll fill in the gaps.

Are your machine guarding systems designed to help meet OSHA requirements?

Yes, these systems are commonly used to support OSHA machine guarding goals. Final compliance depends on your specific application and installation, so we’ll help you choose the right solution and you can confirm requirements with your safety team.

What are typical lead times and freight/shipping considerations?

Lead time depends on whether items are stocked or configured. Many guarding systems ship via freight, and larger orders may require a dock, forklift, or lift gate delivery. We’ll confirm ship dates and delivery requirements during quoting.

Is the manufacturer’s warranty included with my purchase?

Yes. All products sold on CustomMHS.com include the original manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted. Custom MHS is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, which means your purchase is covered by the manufacturer's full factory warranty.

Why purchase from CustomMHS.com?

CustomMHS.com supports manufacturing and distribution operations that need equipment that fits right the first time. We specialize in storage and material handling and help you select the correct configuration upfront to avoid errors that cause delays, reorders, and costly downtime. To make price comparisons simple and fair, we reference the manufacturer’s model number on our listings and quotes whenever available. That way, you can compare the exact same item across suppliers apples to apples, so you can verify you’re getting the best deal without guessing whether the specs match.

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Industrial Facilities

CustomMHS is an authorized distributor of industrial storage and material handling equipment for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers,
and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.