
Modular machine guarding for robot cells, conveyors, palletizers and export-ready automation lines
MDFence Machine Guarding System
MDFence is a heavy-duty industrial safety fencing system built from Q235 carbon steel framed panels, 20×100 mm finger-safe mesh and modular bolt-on connections. It helps factories and automation integrators control unauthorized entry, reduce impact risk, integrate safety interlocks and support ISO 14120 and ISO 13857 driven guarding layouts.
Why machine builders choose MDFence instead of welded barriers or light-duty partitions
Industrial guarding fails when it is treated like a generic fence purchase. Export projects, robotic workcells and high-speed automated lines need controlled access, predictable safety distance and dependable impact resistance. MDFence is engineered as a risk-control system, not a decorative divider.
- Framed mesh panels in Q235 steel improve rigidity compared with cheap frameless mesh
- 20×100 mm mesh supports tight guarding layouts where reach-through risk matters
- Modular clamp-and-anchor assembly removes the need for field welding
- Door options support hinge, sliding and folding access strategies for different layouts
- Yellow posts and black mesh create clear visual warning without blocking machine visibility
Designed for real industrial use, not showroom claims
The core structure uses Q235 carbon steel posts and framed wire mesh panels. Typical system configurations use 60×60 mm posts, 20x30x1.5 mm panel frames and 3.0 mm or 4.0 mm wire. Powder coating, framed panel construction and expansion-anchor floor fixing work together to deliver a machine guarding system that is durable, reconfigurable and audit-friendly.
Project materials and product knowledge repeatedly reference impact performance at or above 1600 J, helping protect staff and nearby equipment from thrown parts, accidental contact or uncontrolled movement around automated machinery.

Typical applications
Robot cells and palletizers
Separate personnel from moving robot arms, grippers, tooling and discharge conveyors while preserving line visibility.
Automated assembly and transfer lines
Use modular panels and tunnel openings to protect high-speed mechanical assembly and conveyor pass-through zones.
ASRS and warehouse automation
Combine long-run perimeter protection with sliding gates and optional lower debris shielding near racking and stacker zones.
Machining, welding and impact-risk areas
Control splash, flying parts and unauthorized reach-in around machine tools, test stations and process equipment.

Technical data
| Product type | Modular steel machine guarding and industrial safety fencing system |
|---|---|
| Main material | Q235 carbon steel |
| Common post sizes | 60×60 mm and 40×60 mm; 80×80 mm light-curtain post options documented |
| Typical heights | 1200 mm, 2000 mm, 2200 mm with project-based custom options |
| Panel frame | 20x30x1.5 mm steel tube framed mesh panel |
| Wire diameter | 3.0 mm or 4.0 mm |
| Mesh opening | 20×100 mm finger-safe guarding mesh |
| Surface finish | Electrostatic powder coating; common colors RAL 1023 yellow and RAL 9005 black |
| Floor fixing | Expansion anchors, commonly M10x70 or M10x80 |
| Door types | Single hinge, double hinge, sliding, double sliding, folding and telescopic variants |
| Standards referenced | ISO 14120, ISO 13857, ISO 9227 and ISO 9001 related product documentation |
What this means for your project
- Faster installation with cold assembly instead of on-site welding
- Better asset reuse when layouts change or equipment is relocated
- Cleaner integration of interlock switches, support wheels, headers and controlled-access gates
- Improved audit readiness for export-oriented OEMs and turnkey automation projects
- Reduced floor-space waste compared with larger mesh formats that require longer safety distance

Installation and configuration support
MDFence is built for modular deployment. Panels, posts, clamps, gates and anchors can be selected according to line layout, access frequency and safety hardware requirements. This makes the system practical for integrators who need repeatable guarding packages across multiple machines or export projects.
The installation concept is straightforward: fix the posts, mount the clamps, hang the framed panels and complete the gate and safety-device integration. That reduces hot-work risk and shortens installation windows in active production environments.

Need a machine guarding layout for your line?
Share your machine footprint, door opening requirements, conveyor pass-through points and preferred safety hardware. Our team can help define a practical MDFence configuration for robot cells, automated assembly lines, palletizers, warehouse automation and restricted industrial zones.


