SAF-T-BLOCK
Safety Blocks for Mechanical Power Presses, Hydraulic Presses and Press Brakes

"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.

SAF-T-BLOCK systems offer:

• QUALITY  Designed, built and assembled by skilled professional machinists
• DELIVERY  Normal ship time is within 48 hours of receipt of an order
• PRICE  The best prices in the industry, in some cases half of competitor's prices.

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 (1-888-614-0700).

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 1-888-614-0700.

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 $62.50
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 $9.75
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 Lockout regulations.

Power Cut-Off Male $54.00
Power Cut-Off Female $69.00
Shipping weight 2 pounds each
 

Power Cut-Off - FEMALE   -   MALE

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

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

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 1-888-614-0700.