Protect yourself and your operators from hazardous projections using our lathe carriage chip shield. The point of operation on a lathe is usually near the toolpost. This guard protects this area from chips, coolant, and other projections.
Features of the Lathe Carriage Chip Shield
- Heavy-duty safety guard to be mounted on the lathe’s carriage
- Protects the operator from chips and coolant at the cutting area of the machine
- Highly durable construction with a high-visibility polycarbonate shield
- Swings freely from side to side or maybe locked in place
- Available in standard rear mounting or front mounting configurations
- Electrically interlocked for added safety with ample wiring included
- It May be installed on the cross slide to provide movement in two-axis directions
- Available with optional coolant nozzle attachment.
Sizing Information
We offer two different styles of this safety guard.
The main difference is the mounting style. The TC-1, TC-2, and TC-3 have an upper arm and allow mounting further back.
The TC-4, TC-5, and TC-6 have a much shorter mounting arm and fit onto large tool posts or cross slides.
For Small to Medium-Sized Lathes
| P/N | A | B | C | D | F | H |
| TC-1 | 16″ | 8″ | 6″ | 12″ | 12″ | 24″ |
| TC-2 | 23″ | 10″ | 8″ | 15″) | 14″ | 24″ |
| TC-3 | 26″ | 14″ | 12″ | 14″ | 18″ | 28″ |
For Large Lathes
Important Note: These models do not come with any electrical interlock option.
| P/N | A | B | C | Width |
| TC-4 | 13″ | 6″ | 14″ | 12″ |
| TC-5 | 15″ | 6″ | 18″ | 14″ |
| TC-6 | 12″ | 6″ | 18″ | 18″ |
