The actual solution to adapt the safety systems of a press brake related to lateral intrusion to the current regulations is a side-opening mechanical barrier capable of handling precisely the eventual intrusion into the side of the machine tool, safeguarding the operator from possible accidents at work caused by the sudden movement of the backgauge and the bending crossbar.
The function of these safety protectionsis dependent on the opening of one of the two during slow speed work, while, in the event of the opening of both side guards, the press brake will go immediately into stop mode thanks to two safety limit switches suitably connected to an equally safe circuit that will allow the press brake itself to function perfectly.
