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Pinch Point Signs
Put this sign where two surfaces close together, such as a sliding door track, a folding gate hinge or the gap between a conveyor and its frame. Shops, warehouses and maintenance rooms post it where people reach into a space that looks safe but closes fast.
18" x 12"
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Pinch Point Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where pinch point signs are used
Furniture makers, roll-up door installers and fence fabricators post this sign on the swing edge of a field gate, beside the guide rail of a roll-up door, and where two paper rolls meet on a press. A school stage crew may place one on a rope lift where the rope runs over a pulley. People reach into those gaps to steady a load, so the sign warns before the hand is there.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Right at the gap, put it on the frame or the stop nearest the pinch point, at about eye level, so it is read as a person reaches. The 18 in x 12 in size suits a tight gate or a door track, and the 24 in x 18 in size reads from a short walk back. Plastic is light and works on an indoor frame with tape or grommets. Aluminum suits a machine or an outdoor gate that gets wiped down, since it is rust-free.
Questions about pinch point signs
Where should a pinch point sign be placed?
Mount it on or right beside the pinch point, so a person reads it before reaching in. Use one sign for each pinch point, because a single sign on a long machine can leave the far side unmarked.
Warning or caution for a pinch point?
Warning (orange) says the hazard could cause death or serious injury, which fits crushing points on machines and heavy doors. Caution (yellow) says it could cause minor or moderate injury, which fits a pinch point on a light cabinet door or a hand-sized gap. Choose the one that matches the worst likely outcome, and ask your safety officer if unsure.
Which material suits a pinch point?
Plastic is light and flexible at .020 in, so it suits a cabinet door or a light panel. For a heavier machine, the .040 aluminum sign is a more rigid choice on a guard that gets bumped.
Can the sign go on a gate that people open by hand?
Yes. Mount it on the gate's swing edge or on the post beside it, where a hand is likely to reach the gap. Aluminum with holes is the steadier pick for a gate that moves all day, and plastic suits an indoor door track with grommets and zip ties.
Does the sign need a copy on the other side?
Only if people reach the gap from both sides. Aluminum can be printed on one side or both, so a two-sided sign covers a gate that swings both ways. Plastic is printed on one side only, so use it where people approach from one direction. Check your state and local rules for guarding a gap that people reach into.
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