{"id":29,"date":"2026-07-29T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.herkules.us\/lifts\/?p=29"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T12:33:52","slug":"the-need-for-safety-skirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enkon.pro\/blog\/the-need-for-safety-skirts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Need for Safety Skirts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More Than Just an “Add-On”: Why Safety Skirts are a Manufacturing Necessity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When customers first see the accordion-style safety skirts on Herkules and EnKon equipment, the question of “necessity vs. cost” often arises. In an era where economics can discourage purchasing extra options, some view these skirts (also known as aprons or bellows) as an unnecessary expense.
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However, looking at the data reveals a different story. Statistics show that hand and finger injuries remain the most frequent\u2014and preventable\u2014incidents in commercial environments, with approximately 80% of these injuries caused by pinch points. <\/strong>Because workers must often stand within inches of a lift’s base to access materials, the risk of accidental contact with moving scissor arms is extremely high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Your Operators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The primary function of a safety skirt is to create a physical barrier between the operator and the dangerous “pinch points” of a lift or tilt table. By completely enclosing the scissor mechanism, these skirts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n