Hairpins

The adjustable area of a panel consists of individual black-oxidized steel hairpins. These hairpins are ¼" round rods on ¾" centers (1" wide from outside to outside) which create a ½" opening between hairpins. Hairpins provide adjustability of the guard for going around conveyors, chutes, or other obstructions on the machine or robot. The clip that secures the hairpin in place uses 1" of the total hairpin length, and the rounded tip uses ½". For this reason, add 1½" to the adjustability required on the hairpin to obtain the proper hairpin length. Example: An 11" hairpin will have 9½" of adjustability; a 20" hairpin will have 18½" of adjustability, etc.

Hairpin Clip Assembly

Each hairpin is secured to the panel frame with one clip, one socket-head cap screw, and one T-nut.

Inclinable Hairpin End Cap

When the adjustable area of a panel uses inclinable hairpins, a hairpin end cap can be added to each hairpin. This presents a finished look and protects operators from being scratched.

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