About Safety Blocks
Safety blocks prevent damage to equipment or personnel by stopping the ram and die of a press from closing whenever dies are being repaired or adjusted. The use of safety blocks in die presses is required by the U.S. Occupational Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA) to protect press operators.
Safety blocks are placed between the die punch and the press bed when the machine is in the up position. Safety blocks are rated to handle a stationary load that includes the weight of the press ram, the upper dies, and any other ram components or assemblies such as arms or connection rods. In some machines, more than one safety block may be required. Since a ram press is usually adjustable, a press safety block may also come with additional wedges or a screw device. An adjustable screw device is added to a die safety block to prevent any space between the block and the die punch. Safety wedges may also be used to close up the space between the safety blocks and the press ram.
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Part Numbers for Safety Blocks
| Part # | Distributor | Manufacturer | Product Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4FP36 | Grainger Industrial Supply | BRADY CORPORATION | Safety Signs | Sign,7x10,Fire Door Do Not Block |
| 3UA36 | Grainger Industrial Supply | BRADY CORPORATION | Safety Signs | Sign,10x14,Fire Door Do Not Block |
| 5GN17 | Grainger Industrial Supply | BRADY CORPORATION | Safety Signs | Sign,7x10,Do Not Block Door,Aluminum |
| IC660SLA021 | PLC Radwell | GE FANUC | Not Provided | RED SAFETY LABEL KIT FOR IC660BBA021GENIUS BLOCKS |
| IC660SLA101 | PLC Radwell | GE FANUC | Not Provided | RED SAFETY LABEL KIT FOR IC660BBA101 GENIUS BLOCKS |
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