D Series
Wire mesh panels
Strong, light and see-through. The default for robot cells and perimeters.
SM Series
Sheet metal machine guarding panels
Solid panels for full separation: welding flash and spatter, flying chips, coolant, noise, or equipment that should not be seen from the aisle.
Specifications
Full separation where mesh is not enough.
Sheet metal panels close the fence completely. They stop spatter and sparks from a welding torch, keep chips and small parts inside the cell, reduce noise and hide equipment from view. Because they have no openings, they can stand closer to a hazard than a mesh panel.
SM panels fit the same posts, fixings and gates as the D Series, so a cell can use sheet metal only where it is needed and mesh everywhere else.
SM Series at a glance
- Widths 100–1500 mm (4–59 in)
- Heights 1000–2250 mm (39–89 in)
- Same posts and fixings for all panels
- Solid sheet metal infill
- No reach-through openings
- Height classes
- S 1000 · M 1400 · L 2000 / 2050 · XL 2250 mm
- Impact test, EN ISO 14120
- 106 kg pendulum · 1950 J
Where to use it
Typical uses for solid panels.
Use sheet metal on the sides of the cell where something besides people must be stopped.
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Welding cells
Contains flash, spatter and sparks around robotic and automated welding.
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Grinding and cutting
Stops chips and debris from leaving the cell.
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Noise
Reduces noise toward walkways and work areas.
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Visual screen
Hides equipment or processes from the aisle.
Panel families
Mix panel types in one fence.
D Series
PC Series
Gates
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do sheet metal panels block welding arc light?
Yes. Solid sheet metal stops arc light, flash and spatter, which is why it is used around welding torches. Plan windows or cameras where operators need to see inside.
Can I use sheet metal on only part of a fence?
Yes. SM panels use the same posts and fixings as mesh and polycarbonate panels, so one fence can mix all three.
Are sheet metal panels heavier to install?
They are heavier than mesh panels of the same size, but they mount on the same posts with the same fixings.
Guarding a welding cell?
Tell us where the torch and the operators are; we will propose which sides need solid panels.