"The employer shall provide and enforce the use of safety blocks whenever dies are being adjusted or repaired in the press."  O.S.H.A.  Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHA

SAF-T-BLOCK systems offer:

Safety Block Accessories & Prices
can be found further down on this page.

Have questions or need help?  Please use our contact form to send your request and we will call you ASAP, or call us toll free at 1.800-276-5467.

Our aluminum blocks are superior to magnesium, wood, or steel safety die blocks, and here's why:  Magnesium can cause shrapnel when fractured.  Steel also has shrapnel issues for this type of application.  Aluminum is malleable, and under certain circumstances, has the potential to mushroom; thus eliminating the shrapnel issue.  Aluminum Safety Blocks are an excellent replacement for out-dated or insufficient press blocks.

Many materials are available for use in blocking the ram and upper die of a press.  Safety Blocks made with 6061-T6 aluminum offers much higher extruded strength per cubic inch than any other known press safety block material on the market.  When static load capacity of the material is compared, aluminum becomes the clear choice.  Ensure complete safety for press operators and maintenance personnel, while they are working with hands in die in the press or platen area, with our very reliable products!

How to spec your Saf-T-Block requirements:
You can download a PDF worksheet here and take it to your press(es).

A.  Determine the static load that is to be supported by the safety block:

1. Add the total weight of the press slide (RAM) assembly plus the upper die and all components.
2. Multiply this weight by 2 for a safety factor.
3. The resulting figure is the amount of static weight the safety blocks will have to support.

B. Determine the length of the safety block required:

1. Determine the die space of the press, sometimes called the daylight, with slide up, adjustment up.  (SUAU)  Establish the dimension of where the die block will be placed, either between the slide and the bolster, or in some cases with large dies, between the upper and lower die half.
    
2. Identify the stroke adjustment dimension of the press.  This figure, plus 1.0 inch additional to allow for the press overrunning top stop, is then subtracted from the figure in #1 above.  This will give the amount of adjustment needed in the die block, from full closed to full open, or full down to full up.  (If placed between die halves, add the difference between the smallest stack up dimension and the biggest stack up dimension to the adjustment length required.)
    
3. In certain cases, fixed length die blocks can be utilized.  The proper length is determined in a manner similar to #1 above.  Up to 1.5" can be deducted from the dimension if shims are used.
    
4. Contact Stampersstore.com or call if clarification is needed (1-800-276-5467).

The Adjustable Screw and Nut Assembly is available on all models.  Maximum adjustment 12".  Note that capacity decreases with each respective model as the screw length increases.  Contact Stampersstore.com for pricing or call 1-800-276-5467.

Designed to prevent damage to safety press blocks that might reduce effective tonnage rating.  Strongly recommended on fixed length die blocks (both ends).  One is standard with adjustable length blocks.

Price per pair determined by size of block.  Contact Stampersstore.com for pricing information or call 1-800-276-5467.

Used to fill the gap between the safety press block and the upper slide (RAM).

Price per pair with chains for any model block:

Wood $69.50
Aluminum $98.50
Shipping weight:
Aluminum w/ chain: 4lbs.
Wood w/ chain:  2 lbs.
 

Provides a safe method for handling safety press blocks.  Highly recommended for longer blocks over 24 inches.

Handle each, installed $10.75
Shipping weight .5 pounds
 

In storage:  When the safety block is stored on the side of the press with the safety plug connected to the control circuit, the press is operative.

In use:  When the safety block is in the press bed area with the safety plug disconnected from the control circuit, the press is inoperative.

This system complies with OSHA Energy and CSA lockout regulations.
CSA Certified File No. LR6837
U.L. Certified File No. E46237

Power Cut-Off Male $59.00
Power Cut-Off Female $71.00
Shipping weight 2 pounds each
 

Also available are the 4-Pole Male and Female Power Cut-Off components at $96.25 and $152.35.

Safety press block holders provide a safe, designated storage place near electrical connection.

For any die block,  $49.50each
Shipping weight 2 pounds.
 

DRILL/TAP INSTALLED

ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT          $7.50