Safety bumpers, or simply bumpers, are essential in machine safety for moving objects that cannot come to an immediate stop in the event of acute danger, such as entrapment or collision. For these potentially dangerous situations, safety bumpers are the solution to ensure the safety of both people and machines.
Crumple Zone
In essence, a safety bumper is similar to a contact strip found, for example, at the bottom of a rolling door. The difference lies in the fact that a safety bumper is equipped with a layer of foam that serves as a 'crumple zone'. Once the bumper is activated and the machine goes into emergency stop mode, it is possible for the moving part to continue moving slightly. The trapped part, such as an arm, can then be cushioned in the foam to prevent serious injury or worse.
Custom Made
Safety bumpers are available in a standard version up to a maximum length of 4 meters. However, in general, a safety bumper requires a specific custom-made solution. Colour or multiple colours (striped), logos, protection level, dimensions, and shape - virtually anything is possible. Even the location where the cable or cables exit the aluminium mounting strip can be customised. Therefore, feel free to contact us for a custom-made safety bumper.
Material
In addition to the external features that can be fully customised, safety bumpers are available in various materials:
- Polyester: Standard suitable for indoor use but with an additional cover also for outdoor use. Suitable for heavy mechanical loads.
- PUR coating: For dry environments with normal mechanical loads.
- Artificial leather: For environments where appearance is also important.
- Polyester extreme: A heavier version of the polyester variant.
- Welding protection: A special cover for metalworking companies where welding is carried out.
- Theatre: A fabric cover for a neat finish, for example, in stage technology.
Contact
At fortop, we have the expertise to provide you with the right safety bumper. Feel free to contact us for a non-binding quote for your custom safety bumper.
Key Features of Safety Bumpers:
- Custom made
- Suitable for various applications such as AGVs, lifting devices, machines, etc.
- Also suitable for outdoor applications
- Various finishes for aesthetic purposes
- Maximum length of 4 meters
- Standard cable length of 2 meters (maximum 100 meters)
- Available with open cable end or with plug
- Suitable for horizontal, vertical, suspended, and standing mounting
- Equipped with an aluminium mounting profile
