Rockford Systems LLC

Rockford, IL 61109

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Drill Shields
Rockford, Illinois-Rockford Systems' cast-aluminum drill shields offer operator protection from flying chips, coolant, and rotating parts. These heavy-duty cast-aluminum drill shields are furnished with a standard 1-¾ bore. The user can bore this shield to a size up to 3-½ for attaching to the quill of a machine. The top of the holder attaches to the quill of the drill. The shield is open in...
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New Chuck Keys for Drill Presses
Rockford, Illinois-Preventing accidents is the key...the self-ejecting key, that is! Rockford Systems now offers several sizes of spring-loaded, self-ejecting chuck keys for drill presses. The spring ejects the chuck key from the drill press so that the key does not become a flying hazard when the machine is turned on. For further information, please write, call or fax Rockford Systems, Inc., P....
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Flexible-Arm Shields protect operator from chips and sparks.
Suitable for lathes, drills, mills, grinders, and band saws, Flexible-Arm Shields have spring steel arms covered with vinyl to protect against grease and oil. Arms offer virtually unlimited adjustment possibilities and direct or magnetic mounting. Direct-mount base can be fastened right on machine, while magnetic base consists of 3 in. diameter magnet with 100 lb holding force. Transparent...
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Grinder Shields can be mounted directly or magnetically.
Double-wheel grinder shield provides protection for both wheels of grinder and measures 18 x 6 in. Measuring 6 x 6 in., impact-resistant single-wheel grinder is available with 2 different sized arms. Shields are made of clear 3/16 in. polycarbonate and can be mounted using direct-mount base fastened to grinder table or pedestal. Able to be secured to flat ferrous mounting surface, magnetic base...
Read More »Seminar teaches machine safeguarding processes.
Offered monthly, 2-½-day seminar informs those in positions of responsibility for machine safety how to safeguard point-of-operation hazards on all types of metal fabricating machines. Along with interpretations of current OSHA and ANSI standards, sessions include classroom discussions combined with live demonstrations of machines under power and audio-visual presentations. Seminar helps...
Read More »Barrier Guards safeguard personnel from machines.
Designed and constructed to meet OSHA Regulations and ANSI standards, Barrier Guards are made-to-order and are used on front, sides, and backside of machines to protect employees. Framework is extruded aluminum channel and attaches directly to machine using mounting bracket hardware. Depending on guard's application, different panel constructions are available, including -½ in. square mesh and...
Read More »Lathe Chuck Safety Shields deliver operator protection.
Designed for protection against exposure to rotating chuck, flying chips, and coolant splash, lathe shields come in sliding, crosslide-travel, small and large steel, as well as transparent versions. All shields have polycarbonate window that promotes visibility into point of operation, and various mounting rods, hinges, and brackets are available for mounting to lathe headstock. Frames can be...
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Flexible-Arm Shields protect machine users from swarf.
Used on lathes, drills, mills, grinders, band saws, or similar equipment, shields place barrier between operator and flying chips, sparks, and coolant generated at point of operation. Heavy-duty, flexible arms are made of spring steel and covered with vinyl to protect them from contaminants that would lessen their holding power. Offered with direct or magnetic mounting base, shields have...
Read More »Guard-Opening Scale offers English and metric units.
ANSI guard-opening scale is used for reference when determining guard application requirements and allowable guard openings. Folding aluminum guard-opening scale shows English units on one side and metric units on the other.
Read More »Crankshaft Angle Display works with press brake controls.
Designed for use with SSC-1500 press and press brake controls and SSC-3000 press automation control, product shows angular position of crankshaft. Crankshaft position is shown graphically, via red LEDs in circle, and numerically, via red, 3-digit LED display. Display helps with setup, removal of stuck workpieces, and emergency extraction procedures.
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