Ensure your facility protects both your people and your productivity. At Midsouth, we specialize in designing, fabricating, and installing custom machine guarding systems that reduce injury risk, increase uptime, and help you stay compliant. Talk to our team today and get a free assessment and quote.

In any industrial or manufacturing environment, machinery presents inherent hazards: rotating parts, belts, gears, pinch points, and unexpected movement. Without proper guarding, even routine operation or maintenance work can lead to severe injuries, lost work time, and costly downtime. Regulatory bodies such as OSHA require that machines be guarded to protect operators and maintenance personnel.

More than just compliance, robust machine guarding delivers business value:

• Reduces the likelihood of worker injury, protecting employees and minimizing liability.
• Minimizes unplanned downtime from accidents or equipment damage.
• Extends machine life by shielding moving parts from impact or debris.
• Promotes a culture of safety, which supports workforce retention and reputation.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, avoiding fines or shutdowns.

When guarding is done well, it becomes a seamless, integral layer of your operations rather than a hindrance.

We offer a full suite of machine guarding solutions tailored to your specific equipment, risk levels, and operational needs:

• Fixed Machine Guards — These are rigid guards permanently mounted over hazardous components (e.g. belts, gears), often incorporating interlock sensors or doors.
• Adjustable Machine Guards — Guards whose geometry can be altered (e.g. via screws or sliders) so technicians can access parts for maintenance without removing the guard entirely.
• Self-Adjusting Guards — These guards move into position automatically when the machine is energized, protecting rotating parts until the machine stops.
• Interlocking Machine Guards — Combining guarding with control logic, these systems prevent the machine from running unless all guards are in place or unless sensors confirm safe conditions.

We also integrate safety devices such as:

• Emergency stop systems
• Presence sensing devices (light curtains, area scanners)
• Safety interlocks / switches
• Safety controls and logic systems

In addition to installing off-the-shelf guarding, we fabricate custom guards and retrofit solutions for older or nonstandard machines, including mechanical presses and legacy equipment. As a certified installer and trusted supplier, we bring technical know-how and regulatory awareness to every project.

We believe solid process and client communication are just as important as technical execution. Here’s how we work:

1. Site Assessment & Risk Audit
   We begin by auditing your facility—cataloging each machine, evaluating hazards, reviewing past incident data, and defining risk levels.

2. Custom Engineering & Design
   Based on the audit, our engineers design guard geometries, select sensors, determine interlock strategies, and optimize accessibility for maintenance.

3. Fabrication & Installation
   Our in-house fabrication team builds guards to spec (steel, wire mesh, polycarbonate, etc.). We manage full installation with trained crews, coordinating shutdown windows to minimize disruption.

4. Testing, Validation & Training
   After installation, we conduct functional testing, safety validation, and ensure all sensors, interlocks, and emergency stops are operating per spec. We also train your operators and maintenance staff on the system.

5. Maintenance & Support
   Guard systems are living components. We offer periodic inspections, repairs, sensor recalibration, and upgrades as part of a long-term safety strategy.

We pride ourselves on safety, cost effectiveness, and quality in every installation.

Our machine guarding work spans a broad range of industrial sectors — including automotive, food & beverage, data centers, oil & chemical, aerospace & defense, pulp & paper, and more.

One especially challenging application we excel in is mechanical presses, where forces are extreme, clearances are tight, and safety demands are critical. Our retrofit guards, controls integration, and custom interlocks often exceed client expectations.

Whether you’re dealing with rotating belts, stampers, conveyors, or custom machinery, we tailor our guarding to your context.

• Safety credentials & certifications — We maintain an A rating on ISNetworld, are Avetta approved, and ensure OSHA-trained staff on every job.
• Deep experience & proven track record — We’ve provided guarding solutions across diverse industries and challenging machine types.
• Local presence, responsive support — With offices in Georgia and South Carolina, we can respond swiftly to your site.
• Custom design & fabrication capability — We don’t just install off-the-shelf parts — we tailor, retrofit, and engineer.
• Focus on cost control — We balance safety with efficiency and deliver quality within budget.