Custom-Made Centerless Grinder Guarding

Our custom centerless grinder guarding system is a turnkey solution designed to protect operators from the inherent risks of high-speed grinding operations. With fully automated safety guards, this system is built to prevent dangerous interactions with the machine’s rotating components and flying debris, while ensuring the smooth operation of the grinder.

A centerless grinder is a machine tool used for precision grinding of cylindrical parts. Unlike traditional grinders, the workpiece is supported between two wheels—one for grinding and one for regulating the speed—allowing it to be processed without the need for centering or supporting the workpiece with a fixture.

Centerless grinders operate at high speeds, exposing operators to several potential hazards. These risks include:

• Entanglement and Drawing-in Hazards: Loose clothing, hands, or tools can be caught between the wheels or in the rotating parts.
• Abrasion and Contact Injuries: The grinding wheel can cause severe injuries if operators come into direct contact with it.
• Projection Hazards: High-speed grinding can lead to the ejection of metal fragments, abrasive particles, or, in rare cases, fragments of the grinding wheel itself.