Innovative leader continues to lower safety risks with conveyor guarding

I​​​​​​​n 2010, Diacon Australia was created to advance the design and improvement of conveyor guarding. They recognised a vital need within the industry for significant improvements in conveyor productivity and safety, and created a comprehensive range of solutions, from machinery guarding to fall protection systems and conveyor guards. 

Driven by a commitment to addressing critical industry challenges, they dedicated resources and expertise into creating cutting-edge solutions that would redefine safety standards in the material handling industry. Focusing on enhancing both productivity and safety, their product range continues to evolve, setting new benchmarks for excellence in industrial safety and efficiency, while adhering to Australian Standards. 

Each product is tailored to not only meet but surpass the unique requirements of their customers. They have assembled a specialised team of Engineers, CAD technicians, customer liaisons, fabricators, and installers—to ensure they meet and exceed customers' expectations. 

The Diacon Conveyor Improvement System has been designed and manufactured specifically to overcome any injury potential and deliver a number of operational and productivity benefits. The system consists of three central components: The Diacon Hungry Board, Diacon Conveyor Guard and Diacon Safety Panel. 

All products are produced on a special order basis, as sizes are customised to suit site requirements.

The Diacon Conveyor Improvement System consists of: 

DIACON^® Conveyor Guard 

The DIACON Conveyor Guard is a plastic mesh, conveyor guarding system which improves safety in the materials handling industry. Complementing the DIACON Hungry Board, this corrosion free and lightweight guard requires no painting, is easily installed and allows for quick guard removal during maintenance operations. 

DIACON^® Hungry Board 

The DIACON Hungry Board is an aluminium-reinforced, high-grade plastic panel that is used on conveyor belts to contain product, reduce spillage loss and increase conveyor capacity for short periods. Greenfield sites to existing plant upgrades, it is your effective low cost, corrosion free, lightweight and easy to install alternative. 

DIACON^® Safety Panel 

A plastic mesh panel guard that is corrosion-free, lightweight, requires no painting, is speedily installed and removed.

DIACON guards are specifically engineered to meet 100% of the requirements of AS/NZS 4024.1:2014 and AS/NZS 4024.3611:2015 for Safeguarding of Machinery and AS/NZS 4024.3610:2015 for Conveyor Guarding. In this regard, they focus primarily on the following: 

• Suitability of material for purpose, 
• Aperture size considerations relative to reach distances, 
• Deflection criteria when the guard is under load, 
• Correct signage, and 
• The ability of the guard to be unlocked for removal only through the use of a tool.

The DIACON guarding system is designed using FEA and has been tested in-house to ensure that required deflection criteria are met when loads of 450N applied at a right angle and 900N vertical and 220N horizontal applied simultaneously to the guard as required by section 2.13.4.4 Guarding Strength AS/NZS4024.3610-2015.

The Diacon team is proud of consistently achieving benchmark levels of customer service. By adhering to their ISO:9001 Quality Management System, they look to continually improve every aspect of their business with a focus on seeking and acting upon customer feedback. 

To meet the demand for cutting-edge products and outstanding service, they employ advanced methodologies in both manufacturing and product distribution. Additionally, they uphold stringent product testing protocols to ensure that their offerings consistently meet the highest standards of excellence. DIACON guards are specifically engineered to meet 100% of the requirements of AS NZS 4024.1-2014 Safeguarding of machinery, AS NZS 4024.3610-2015 Safety of machinery - Conveyors - General requirements, AS NZS 4024.3611-2015 Safety of machinery - Conveyors - Belt conveyors for bulk materials handling.

Diacon is a leader in safety promotion and forward thinking in industry due to an active approach of identifying risks and coming forward with customised solutions. Their commitment is to continue to embrace the latest design, engineering and manufacturing techniques to stay ahead of the industry demands and earn their place as a trusted supplier to their customers. By remaining adaptive and responsive to evolving needs, they continue to set the standard for excellence in safety productivity and innovation within the industry.