Presses

Presses are involved in thousands of accidents every year.

The main causes of press accidents are lack of training, ineffective guards or lack of guards, and the bypassing of guards.

Untrained operators using complicated and potentially dangerous machinery are a threat to themselves and their co-workers.

Power-press safety, as with any safety program, is successful when there is a recognized balance between technology, personnel behavior and the management system. This balance comes with a thorough knowledge of the recognized hazards on the shop floor, wise investment in safety technology, and training of the affected personnel, including the management team.

At KA Engineering we will assist you in developing a cost effective solution to your press operations and safety needs.

Many of our projects have included presses ranging in size from 50 to 3000 ton and have included coil cars, feeders, straighteners and mandrels.