Inside Our Installation Service: Installing a Machine Guard on a Milling Machine
How are our machine guards professionally installed on machine tools such as milling machines? In our latest video, one of our technicians demonstrates the installation of the 2TAM machine guard on a universal milling and drilling machine. A practical, step-by-step demonstration straight from the field.
Professional Installation for Maximum Machine Safety
Installing machine guards on machine tools such as milling and drilling machines is a key part of our MOWOTAS machine safety services. Our technicians are qualified electricians and machine tool specialists with many years of experience working on a wide variety of machine tools and industrial equipment. This ensures that every machine guard is installed professionally, tailored to the specific machine, and fully compliant with applicable safety regulations.
The result is a reliable, standards-compliant solution that contributes to a safe working environment for your employees, apprentices, and students.
Installation Service Throughout the DACH Region
Our technicians provide on-site installation services at schools and vocational training workshops, workshops for people with disabilities, and industrial facilities. We operate throughout the entire DACH region, ensuring fast and professional installation wherever you are.
Video Demonstration: Installing the 2TAM Milling Machine Guard
In this video, you will gain practical insight into the work of our installation technicians. It covers every step of a professional machine guard installation, from positioning the machine guard to completing the electrical connection and commissioning the safety functions.
Machine Guard Installation Can Also Be Performed In-House
For qualified professionals such as electricians, machine tool specialists, or technically experienced personnel, installing our machine guards is straightforward in many cases. If you have any questions during the installation process, our team is always happy to provide assistance.
Support from Selection Through Measurement
If required, we can assist you from the very beginning in selecting the right machine guard for your drilling, milling, turning, or grinding machine. We offer both standard solutions and custom-made or special-purpose designs to meet your specific requirements.
Using the dimension sheets available in the download section of each product, you can easily and efficiently take the required measurements yourself. If preferred, we can also provide on-site support during the measurement process.
Our Services: Maintenance and Machinery Safety Retrofits
In addition to installing machine guards, we offer a comprehensive range of technical services for machine tools, including:
Machine maintenance
Equipment testing in accordance with DGUV Regulation 3 (DGUV V3)
Safety retrofitting of existing machinery
As part of our machine safety retrofit services, we can also supply and install key-operated switches, motor brakes, and restart protection devices in addition to machine guards. This ensures that your machine complies with current safety requirements.
Get Expert Advice
Would you like to retrofit your machine tool to meet current safety requirements or equip it with a suitable machine guard?
Contact us today. We can support you from the initial measurements through to professional installation.
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