Ready-Made Machine Guarding
80/20, the leader in modular aluminum framing, changed the game by expanding their product offering to include Ready-Made Machine Guarding Systems - reduced design and assembly time, fewer steps, less hassle, and MORE PROFIT.
As a long-standing, nationally recognized 80/20 distributor, GCG brings over 30 years of expertise supporting manufacturers across 17 states. Our team of highly skilled engineers is dedicated to helping you improve productivity and achieve rapid ROI through smarter automation strategies. Backed by deep product knowledge and real-world experience, we provide tailored support for 80/20's full range of t-slot aluminum systems.
Ready-Made Machine Guarding
Fast and simple solutions for evolving needs
This new guarding solution is built for OEMs, machine builders, integrators, and end users who want to reduce the time and effort it takes to get compliant, safe guarding in place. Each post includes a floor mount and hardware, and works with five available panel sizes. The system integrates with the full line of 80/20 profiles (10 through 45 series), making it easy to align with your existing infrastructure or standards. The result? A simpler, faster, and scalable alternative to traditional guarding—without compromising strength or flexibility.
Cuts Assembly Time in Half
Preconfigured wire mesh panels and modular posts reduce the complexity and labor time needed to design and build a complete guard.
Ships Within 5–7 Business Days
No minimum order quantity and lead times that match standard stocked items, so you can plan projects without delay.
Configurable Without Custom Design Work
Simplified sizing (10”–58”) and universal post connections allow you to build a system without engineering from scratch.
Scales with Your Machine Build Needs
Whether you’re guarding one machine or an entire cell, the system adapts with up to four mesh connections per post and multiple fastening options.
Product Features
Has set size wire mesh lengths ( 10”/ 22”/34”/46”/58”) to help simplify adding lengths to the guard
Each post can have up to 4 mesh sections fastened to it depending on connection selected
Post assembly comes with floor mount / hardware & has multiple ways to connect it to the wire mesh. All can be configured with customer preference. 3 fastening options are available.
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About GCG Automation & Factory Solutions
We are dedicated to advancing the growth of light industry automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements.
Customers can rely on us for on-time delivery of high-quality products, backed by an extensive inventory that ensures we meet their demands without delay. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.
