Press Brake Guarding

Defender Plus Press Brake Guarding System

Sentinel Plus Press Brake Guarding System

Defender Plus Optical Protection

Defender Plus is a press brake guarding system designed for retrofit applications and provides a high level of operator protection while maintaining machine productivity and performance.

The Defender Plus laser transmitter and receiver are mounted to the upper beam of the press brake. A continuous dual laser field protects the zone directly below the punch tip allowing the operator to hold the work piece as the tools close at high speed. If an obstruction is detected the machine is automatically stopped.

This close proximity protection allows the operator unrestricted access to the point of operation for increased productivity and unlike traditional light curtains, reduces fatigue by enabling the operator to remain standing in the same position.

Sentinel Plus Faster Than Ever

Sentinel Plus is the most advanced press brake guarding system ever designed for retrofit applications and is optimised for high speed performance machines. As a camera based system, Sentinel Plus delivers exceptional levels of protection, productivity and performance.

The Sentinel Plus Press Brake Guarding System includes RapidBend Plus technology that enables you to operate faster than ever before. RapidBend Plus works with flat sheets and box profile parts so the machine can close at high speed right down to 2mm above the material to significantly boost your productivity.

Defender Plus

Sentinel Plus

AutoSense

AutoSense is an automatic monitoring technology that tracks machine operation and performance in real time. AutoSense automatically monitors control commands, motion, direction, speed and stopping performance to maintain a high level of machine and operator protection. AutoSense also guarantees compliance with international safety standards that mandate automatic monitoring of machine overrun and safe speed.

RapidBend

RapidBend technology employs a patented progressive muting process that enables the press brake to close safely at high speed until the tool opening is only 6mm. This reduces the slow speed travel distance to enhance machine productivity. RapidBend is compatible with most synchronised CNC press brakes* and in comparison to other light or laser based systems, RapidBend can reduce machine cycle time by up to two seconds per cycle. This represents a significant saving in operating time and cost.

BendShield

BendShield technology provides advanced optical protection by enveloping the punch tip with a protective field that has no gaps. BendShield has an object detection resolution of 2mm to detect even the smallest obstruction from any angle. Optical protection remains active until the tool opening is reduced to 2mm preventing fingers and hands entering the point of operation.

RapidBend Plus

RapidBend Plus technology employs a high speed progressive muting process that enables performance press brakes to close safely at high speed until the tool opening is only 2mm. This reduces the slow speed travel distance to significantly enhance machine productivity. RapidBend Plus is compatible with most high speed performance CNC press brakes* and in comparison to other light or laser based systems, RapidBend Plus can reduce machine cycle time by more than two seconds per cycle. This represents a significant saving in operating time and cost.

Defender Plus Key Features

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  • Mute point is easily set according to the material position and optically verified automatically on every cycle.
  • Multiple modes available to suit any shape and profile of work piece. At the press of a button simply select a mode that best suits each bend job to achieve the best level of productivity and performance.
  • Graphical user interface panel displays system and machine status in real time. Simple to follow instructions and messages make the system very easy to operate.
  • Automatic monitoring of speed and stopping performance.
  • Quick adjust brackets are simple to set-up with adjustment after tool change taking only a matter of seconds.

Sentinel Plus Key Features

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  • Mute point is easily set according to the material position and optically verified automatically on every cycle.
  • Graphical user interface panel displays system and machine status in real time. Simple to follow instructions and messages make the system very easy to operate.
  • Multiple modes available to suit any shape and profile of work piece. At the press of a button simply select a mode that best suits each bend job to achieve the best level of productivity and performance.
  • Integrated status LEDs on the TX and RX for simpler and faster set-up and adjustment.
  • Automatic monitoring of speed and stopping performance.
  • Quick adjust brackets with tool lock to keep the transmitter and receiver clear during tool change.
  • Automatic Tool Alignment for simple tool change that takes only a matter of seconds.
  • Special Tools Mode automatically detects and adjusts for any size and profile tool.
  • Optional monitoring of additional machine safety elements including emergency stop buttons plus side and rear gate interlock switches with real time status displayed on the user interface panel.
  • Dual guarding option - install laser protection and a third party light curtain for even more flexibility. Simply select the protection that best suits the bend job.

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