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ASGCO SAFE-GUARD Return Idler Guard Prevents Injuries!

ASGCO has long recognized the importance of ensuring safety in the workplace. The ASGCO Return Idler Guard was designed to prevent injuries from pinch points and to catch the return idler if it should fall.

  • Mounting Hardware - made from powder coated A-36 steel.

  • Complies with MSHA Title 30;
    • MSHA accepted # IC-174/3
    • 56.14110 (Flying or falling material)
    • 56.14112 (Guard Construction)
    • 56.14107 (Moving machine parts)
    • 75.1722 (Mechanical equipment guards)
    • 77.400 (Mechanical equipment guards)


  • Durable UHMW slotted cage - helps prevent material buildup and is easy to clean out using stainless steel fast pins to be able to drop and open side of the cage for maintenance.

  • Universal mounting brackets - can be used with CEMA B, C, D and E idlers up to 7” in diameter with either 1 ½” to 6” drop brackets.



Fully adjustable for full range of idler sizes.


Full access for roller
replacement and cleaning by
removing just 2 pins.

Eliminates potential pinch point.

Diagram for Safe Guard
ASGCO Safe-Guard Brochure
ASGCO Safe-Guard Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT: THE SAFE-GUARD RETURN IDLER GUARD IS DESIGNED TO RESTRICT CONTACT WITH THE RETURN IDLER WHILE THE CONVEYOR IS RUNNING. INSTALLATION OF THIS GUARD DOES NOT SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER SAFETY PROCEDURES OR SAFETY PRACTICES. FAILURE TO OBSERVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. IT IS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE OWNER AND EACH OPERATOR READ AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THIS MANUAL.

CAUTION: IT IS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ADJUST THE SAFE-GUARD RESTRICTING ALL CONTACT WITH THE TURNING IDLER.

 


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Safe Guard return roller in action ASGCO Safe-Guard in operation.

MSHA Guide to Equipment Guarding

Guarding article in "Stone, Sand & Gravel Review, May/June 2009

diagram for Safe Guard


Safe-Guard Return Roller Guard:
  • Works on CEMA B, C, D & E series

  • Effectively covers pinch points

  • Same guard fits 4”, 5” & 6” drop brackets

  • Same guard fits 1-1/2” - 6” drop brackets

  • Meets OSHA requirements 1910.219 for mechanical power - transmission apparatus

  • Meets OSHA requirements 56.14107 for moving machine parts

  • U.S. Pat. #6,138,545

Prevent Injuries