A mechanical power press is equipped with a gate-like device that closes before the ram goes down and reopens during the upward stroke.Which of the following types of safeguarding devices does the arrangement comply with?
A)Type A gate
B)Type B gate
C)Type C gate
D)Interlocked barrier guard

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The gate-like device that closes before the ram goes down and reopens during the upward stroke is characteristic of a Type B gate according to the ANSI B11.1-2009 safety standard for mechanical power presses. Type B gates are often used in conjunction with an awareness barrier or a presence-sensing device to safeguard the point of operation.

A Mechanical Power Press Is Equipped with a Gate-Like Device