Excavator Safety: Comprehensive FOPS and Guarding Systems

Excavator Falling Object Protective Structures are primarily used in a variety of industries such as demolition, oil and gas, waste handling, forestry and construction.

Tysea Mfg.’s heavy duty excavator cab guards and excavator guarding are designed to protect the excavator cab and operator from hazardous falling objects within dangerous environments.

FOPS

FALLING OBJECT PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

Featuring a heavy duty 4 post design, top lid and front window guard, bolting directly to the excavator body via catwalks or pedestals

  • Equipped with pre-wired LED light pods
  • Sun Visor
  • Emergency Escape hatch
  • WCB and ISO compliant
  • Great Sight Lines
  • Bolt on front guard for easy access to front window
  • Customizable to machine and customer specs
  • Standard with bolt on front window guard
  • Custom FOPS for zero-swing excavators
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FOG

FALLING OBJECT GUARD

A two piece system, featuring a top lid and front bolt on window guard, bolting directly to a certified Excavator ROPS cab

  • Manufactured in house
  • Customizable to machine and customer specs
  • Heavy duty grid construction design
  • Bolt on system for ease of removal and maintenance to excavator cab
  • Great sight lines
  • WCB and ISO compliant
  • Optional door, rear, and side window guards
  • Bolted directly to certified ROPS cab
  • Emergency Escape Hatch
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GUARDING

FULL EXCAVATOR CAB AND BODY GUARDING

Comprehensive guarding options to protect the excavator body and cab of your operator and biggest investment

  • Catwalks
  • Belly Pans and Stump Pans
  • Door guards
  • Side window, boom side window and rear window guardoptions
  • Boom and Stick cylinder guarding
  • Machine body guarding
  • Custom front window screen option with Margard for improved protection without impeding sight or protection
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Excavator FOPS installed
60 Series FOPS

60 series excavator FOPS installed onto a John Deere 60G. This package came complete with FOPS and front window guard, door guard and driver side window guard.

Excavator with FOPS installed by Tysea Mfg
80 Series FOPS

80 Series excavator FOPS installed on a CAT 309. This was full guarding package installed. This machine received FOPS including a bolt on front windows screen, door guard, side window guard, rear window guard, boom side window screen, boom and stick cylinder guarding designed as per customer specs, and machine body guarding.

Excavator with FOPS installed
200 Series FOPS

200 series excavator FOPS installed onto a Hitachi Zaxis 200. FOPS come stock complete with a bolt on front window guard and LED light pods installed.

PROTECTING YOU IN EVERY INDUSTRY

EXCAVATOR FOPS

(Falling Object Protective Structures)

are essential safety systems that protect operators from potential hazards posed by falling objects in construction and industrial settings.

We Can Help You Choose the Perfect Guarding Solution for Your Operations

Hitachi excavator with FOPS and door guards installed

DEMOLITION

Heavy-Duty: Built with robust materials that can withstand impacts from falling objects

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Excavator John Deere 200 with FOPS and catwalks installed

CONSTRUCTION

Robust Excavator FOPS: Protection for Demanding Construction Environments

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CAT 309 excavator with side and rear window guard, door guard and FOPS installed

FORESTRY

Rugged and Reliable: Protecting Operators in Challenging Forestry Environments with FOPS

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Hitachi Zx75 excavator with forestry guarding fops and window guards

PACKAGES

Additional Guarding Options: Door guards, window guards & body guarding to further ensure operator safety

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Complete Excavator Protection

tysea’s Guarding & opg options;

Excavator door guard installed onto excavator cab door

DOOR GUARDS

Excavator Door Guard Solutions: Safety Meets Durability

Excavator guarding side window screen

WINDOW GUARDS

Enhance Operator Safety with Our Side Window Guards

Heavy duty excavator catwalks with custom logo foot grips

CATWALKS

Customizable Catwalk Solutions for Your Excavators

Rear window screen guard for excavator

REAR WINDOW GUARD

Rear Window Guards: Ensuring Maximum Protection for Operators

Front bolts on window guard for excavator FOPS

FRONT BOLT ON SCREEN

Enhancing Safety and Visibility for Excavator Operators

MACHINE GUARDING

  • STUMP PANS
  • BELLY PANS
  • STICK CYLINDER GUARDS
  • BOOM CYLINDER GUARDS
  • UNDERHOUSE GUARDING
  • MACHINE BODY GUARDING
Fully guarded Hitachi excavator by Tysea Mfg

MACHINE GUARDS

Comprehensive Solutions for Ultimate Excavator Protection

Cat 312D LCR excavator fops zero swing with custom FOPS and guarding installed. LED light bar and new paint.
Cat 312D LCR excavator zero swing with custom FOPS and guarding installed. LED light bar and new paint.
Komatsu 120 zero swing excavator with FOPS and front window guard installed
Cat 312D LCR excavator zero swing with custom FOPS and guarding installed. LED light bar and new paint.
Cat 312D LCR excavator zero swing with custom FOPS and guarding installed. LED light bar and new paint.
Cat 312D LCR excavator zero swing with custom FOPS and guarding installed. LED light bar and new paint.
Komatsu 120 zero swing excavator with FOPS and front window guard installed, along roadside with evergreen trees

Excavator Guarding (O.P.G)

Tysea’s excavator cab window guarding can be installed directly to Tysea’s FOPS or separately.  Tysea’s OPG’s (Operator Protective Guards) are designed as a heavy duty grid system protecting the operator from whipping, flying or protruding objects.   Excavator window guards can be installed onto the front, side and rear of the excavator cab as per customer requirements.

Tysea Mfg not only manufactures guarding for the cab to protect the operator, we also offer options for full machine body, boom and stick guarding as well. These guards offer protection to the cylinders and sensitive areas of the machine.

Excavator cab guarding with Fops. Front window guard, door guard and rear window guard. Excavator catwalks installed

Excavator cab guard for operator protection with side door guarding installed, in addition to front window and rear window guarding. Excavator catwalks installed
Excavator cab guarding package with rear window guarding. Led lights installed. Catwalks installed

Which Guarding System is Right for You? Explore FOPS, FOG, and OPG!

excavator foPS

FALLING OBJECT PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES

Excavator Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) are critical safety systems designed to protect operators of excavators from potential hazards posed by falling objects in construction and industrial environments. A four post design with a front bolt on window guard and top roof guard. Here are some key features:

Tysea’s excavator FOPS are constructed using heavy-duty materials that can withstand significant impacts from falling or whipping objects, ensuring the operator’s safety even in hazardous conditions.

Tysea’s excavator FOPS feature a four-post design that provides stability and strength that fully covers the machine cab. This structure includes vertical posts at each corner fixed to the machine frame via catwalks or pedestals, which support a protective top lid. Due to the construction of FOPS they can be used over a certified or non certified excavator cab ROPS. The four-post design is capable of withstanding significant impacts from falling objects, effectively protecting and avoiding damage to the cab by dispersing the force throughout the posts and into the machine’s frame, enhancing overall strength.

The top lid of the FOPS acts as a shield against falling debris or objects, effectively preventing them from penetrating into the operator’s cab. Equipped with an emergency escape hatch that allows operators to exit quickly in the event of an accident or unforeseen circumstances.

FOPS are engineered tested to meet industry standards such as WCB and ISO, ensuring they provide adequate protection during operation.

Despite their protective capabilities, Tysea’s FOPS designs prioritize visibility for the operator, allowing them to maintain awareness of their surroundings while working. We manufacture our screens with a heavy duty grid system with opening sizes customizable to the customer / operator while complying to safety standards. All our FOPS come stock with a heavy duty front window guard.

Depending on specific machine models and customer requirements, FOPS can be customized to fit various excavators and operational needs.

FOPS models come equipped with pre-wired LED light pods, enhancing visibility during low-light conditions for safer operations. LED light pods are also available to be installed on the sides and rear of the machine for increased nighttime visibility.

Tysea’s FOPS bolt-on system allows for straighforward installation and removal for any necessary maintenance without comprosmising safety.

Tysea’s excavator cab guards are manufactured with

Similar to the protection offered by FOPS the excavator FOG consists of a two piece system. The FOG can be installed as either a front screen or a top lid or a combination of the two depending on the use of the machine. The FOG cab guard is directly bolted to a certified ROPS cab.

Easier installation on existing ROPS cabs compared to standalone systems like frame mounted FOPS.

EXCAVATOR FOG

FALLING OBJECT GUARD

Excavator FOG’s are safety systems specifically designed to protect operators of excavators from the dangers posed by falling objects in construction and industrial environments. Here are some key features:

EXCAVATOR OPG

OPERATOR PROTECTIVE GUARDS

A two piece system consisting of either a top roof guard or a front window guard or a combination of the two.

Hitachi Zx75 excavator with forestry guarding fops and window guards
Excavator CAT 309 with FOPS, window guards and door guard installed
Excavator FOPS, catwalks, door guard and window guards installed onto CAT 309
Hitachi Zx75 excavator with forestry guarding fops and window guards
CAT 309 excavator with side and rear window guard, door guard and FOPS installed
Hitachi Zx75 excavator with forestry guarding fops and window guards

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Excavator FOPS; a heavy duty 4 post design, top lid and front window guard, bolting directly to the machine body

SERIES

PRODUCT

PACKAGE OPTIONS

60

FOPS

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75

FOPS

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80

FOPS

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100

FOPS

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120

FOPS

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150

FOPS

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200

FOPS

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250

FOPS

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300

FOPS

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350+

FOPS

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80 +

FOPS

Zero Swing Excavators

Due to the customizable options of all products, the specific product or size may not be listed. Please contact us for a quote on your machine and product.
Excavator FOG; A two piece system, featuring a top lid and front bolt on window guard, bolting directly to a certified ROPS cab

SERIES

PRODUCT

ADDTIONAL OPTIONS

80

FOG

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100

FOG

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120

FOG

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Due to the customizable options of all products, the specific product or size may not be listed. Please contact us for a quote on your machine and product.
Excavator guarding options to fit your machine, environment and protection requirements

SERIES

PRODUCT

FEATURES

Due to the customizable options of all products, the specific product or size may not be listed. Please contact us for a quote on your machine and product.

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