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Guard to protect workers from idler dangers

THE dangers of coming into contact with an exposed conveyor belt return idler have been addressed...

Angie Tomlinson

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The lightweight, Safe-Guard Return Idler Guard was designed to prevent injuries from pinch points and to catch the return idler if it should fall.

The UHMW slotted cage is designed to prevent material build-up and for easy clean-up.

The removal of two pins to drop open the side of the cage gives access to the roller and allows ease of replacement and maintenance.

The Safe-Guard’s universal mounting brackets are made from powder coated A-36 steel and can be used on CEMA B, C, D, and E series idlers up to 7 inches in diameter.

They are fully adjustable for a wide range of idler sizes and belt widths up to 96in.

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