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Design Options - Selection Guide
mk offers modular guarding systems in 3 basic styles, all of which are completely interchangeable. Uniform appearance is ensured throughout, whichever style or combination you choose.

In addition to our 3 standard designs our engineers can provide you with custom solutions to fit your particular requirements.
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Style Economy Method Panel Method Post-Panel Method
Features
Ideal for straight or rectangular perimeter guards. Reduced material content offers cost savings. Connecting plates feature protrusions which lock panels in place. Can only be installed straight or at 90° angles.

Ideal for long, straight or rectangular perimeter guards. Partitions can be installed with minimal effort. Connecting plates feature protrusions which lock the panels in place. Access to machine requires removal of floor anchor bolts. Can be installed at any desired angle.
 

Best suited for large areas which may require regular maintenance. Panel can be easily removed at any location or simply swung aside. Hinge like assembly allows the guarding to be installed at any desired angle.
Construction Partially integrated panel with one floor mounted exterior beam Fully Integrated panel with floor mounted exterior beams Separate Panels mounted between posts
Ease of Installation + ++ +
Cost Index 85 100 115
Reusability O ++ ++
Ease to Reconfigure O + ++
Accessibility - + ++
Non-standard angles no yes yes