MAXSafe Retractable Safety Reels are the standard exclusion zone tool across Australian mining operations. Available in 9m and 20m tape lengths with either magnetic or bolt-mount options, they allow maintenance teams to define, adjust, and remove exclusion zones in seconds – without tools, without scaffolding, and without taking workers off the job.
Both mount types use the same MAXSafe reel cassette. The difference is how they attach to site infrastructure — and that choice has a direct impact on how quickly your crew can respond when work scope changes mid-shift.
Attaches to any steel surface — machinery, storage frames, elevated walkway rails — without drilling or fasteners. A crew member can relocate an entire exclusion zone anchor point in under 30 seconds. The preferred choice for shutdown programs and environments where exclusion zone boundaries shift across tasks or shift changes.
Permanently drilled to a fixed structure, providing a consistent, stable anchor point for zones that don’t move. The preferred choice for repeat-use access control points — workshop machine entries, bay doorways, and processing line access points where the exclusion boundary is the same every time.
MAXSafe reels are specified across Australian mining operations because they're engineered for the conditions — high dust, UV exposure, shift-pattern deployment, and the physical demands of active heavy equipment environments.
Ideal for single-machine isolation zones, bay entries, and service corridor access points. The 9m cassette suits sites with close anchor point spacing.
Covers large plant exclusion perimeters, cross-bay access control, and open-work-front zoning in open-cut and processing environments.
Tape material is UV-stabilised for Pilbara and Goldfields conditions. Belt colour and printed messaging remain legible under extended outdoor exposure.
Available in yellow/black caution and red danger configurations. High-visibility colouring maintains zone clarity in low-light, dusty, and high-traffic conditions.
One person can establish or adjust an exclusion zone boundary in under a minute. Critical during active shutdowns where crew time is constrained.
Slow-retract mechanism prevents tape snap-back, reducing the risk of injury and tape damage during repeated setup and pull-down across long shift cycles.
For a standard single-machine exclusion zone with anchor points close together, the 9m reel is typically sufficient. For large plant exclusion zones or cross-bay barriers where anchor points are spread further apart, the 20m reel is the right choice. If you’re unsure, the 20m provides the most flexibility.
Yes — the MAXSafe Support Stand is designed specifically for this. It provides a freestanding base for magnetic reels in open areas where no steel structure is available. Available in fixed, wheeled, and forklift-movable configurations depending on how frequently you need to reposition.
The tape and cassette components are UV-stabilised and rated for prolonged outdoor exposure. The cassette housing is robust enough to handle dust, vibration, and the physical handling demands of shutdown environments. Regular inspection of the tape and retract mechanism is recommended during extended deployments.
Yes. Accumax supplies retractable barrier reels for bulk shutdown programs across mining operations in WA and nationally. Volume pricing and consolidated freight options are available. Contact us at [email protected] or 1300 222 862 to discuss your program specification.
Our specialised team is here to assist with custom solutions and multi-site safety rollout.