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Your robot cell passed the Factory Acceptance Test, but will it pass the end-client\u2019s EHS audit? Specifying the wrong fence height can lead to costly on-site modifications, project delays, and a client who questions your expertise. Stop guessing and start engineering a compliant safety system from day one.<\/p>\n

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Standard height for industrial safety fencing?<\/h2>\n

When system integrators design a robotic cell or an automated assembly line, the question of “standard height” for the machine guarding<\/a> often comes up. The short answer is: there is no single, universal standard height. The correct height is dictated by your project’s specific risk assessment, guided by international standards like ISO 14120 and ISO 13857.<\/p>\n

However, for most high-hazard industrial applications, a clear benchmark has emerged. Let\u2019s break down why a specific height range is the go-to choice for experienced automation engineers.<\/p>\n

Why 2000mm (\u22486.5 ft) is the Baseline for Robot Cell Guarding<\/h3>\n

The primary purpose of a safety fence’s height is to prevent a person from reaching over<\/strong> the barrier and into a hazardous area. The standard that governs this is ISO 13857, “Safety of machinery \u2014 Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs.”<\/p>\n

This standard uses anthropometric data (human body measurements) to determine the required height based on the horizontal distance to the hazard. For high-risk applications where a robot arm or moving machinery is present, a fence height of 2000mm (6′ 7″) or 2200mm (7′ 3″) is the established best practice. This height effectively prevents the average person from reaching over the top and making contact with the hazard.<\/p>\n