Machinery Bellows, Boots, Way Guards, Screw Covers & Expansion Joints
Machinery Bellows keep abrasives and other contaminant substances off of moving parts. This grants a longer life to costly precision machinery. They also provide protection from dangerous pinch points.
Custom Faberkin’s Accordion Guards can be made in any shape or size to fit your specifications. They can be equipped with snaps, zippers, or hook and pile closures to make installation a breeze without having to dismantle the machinery.
Bellows are uniquely and specifically designed to expand and compress equally with the movement of the machine. Regardless of vertical, horizontal or angular position.
For over 50 years, Custom Faberkin has worked with the machine tool industry. This partnership has provided expertise and technical development. These are incorporated into the construction of every Custom Faberkin Way Guard.
BELLOWS
Construction
Guards for ways, shafts, screw shafts, cross-rails, cylinder rods, and more. Our guards can be fabricated from a variety of materials specifically suited to each individual application. Bellows are sewn, and outfitted with a cuff, or flanges at the ends to fit your installation need.
You have Options
Accordion, Rectangular and Round Guards are fabricated to insure the highest minimum and maximum expansion ratio. The guards protect splines, shafts and similar parts. Our bellows can be equipped with guiding supports to prevent sagging. Flange plates and clamps can also be provided.
Materials for Your Application
Custom Faberkin stocks a wide variety of material options. Materials are available to withstand temperature ranges of -100° F to over 1000° F, without deterioration. Fabrics also have resistances to different acids, phosphates, abrasion, oils and more. Let us know your work environment, and we can guide to an option to meet your requirements.
Customer Service
Our staff is eager to assist with design specifications of your individual applications. All inquiries concerning the environment in which your bellows and machinery operate receive our prompt and professional attention.
Roll Goods
We inventory a wide variety of high temperature materials. These materials can be used to manufacture virtually any product exposed to extreme heat. Our manufacturing capability and experience using high temperature materials produce optimum results.
Materials list & Chemical Resistant Chart
RATING EXPLINATION / CHEMICAL EFFECT
A-Excellent
B-Good: Minor Effect, slight corrosion, or discoloration.
C-Fair: Moderate Effect, not recommended for continuous use. Softening or loss of strength, and swelling may occur.
D-Severe Effect: Not recommended for any use.
| FABRIC | RESISTANCE TO ABRASION | RESISTANCE TO PHOSPHORIC ACID (CRUDE) | RESISTANCE TO HYDRAULIC FLUID | RESISTANCE LUBRICANTS | RESISTANCE TO (HYDRAULIC & CASTER) OIL | RESISTANCE TO MOISTURE | DIELECTRIC STRENGTH | OIL WICKING | TEMPERATURE RANGE | HEAT DEGRADATION | LONGEVITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOPRENE COATED NYLONS | EXCELLENT | POOR | EXCELLENT | POOR | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | -65° F to 250° F | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD |
| HYPALON COATED NYLONS | EXCELLENT | GOOD | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | -65° F to 325° F | GOOD | EXCELLENT |
| ALUMINIZED FIBERGLASS | N / A | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | HIGH DIELECTRIC STRENGTH, LOW CONSTANTS | EXCELLENT | -40° F to 1,800° F (RADIANT HEAT) | EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD |
| EPDM – FOOD GRADE | GOOD | GOOD | EXCELLENT | POOR | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | GOOD | EXCELLENT | -20° F to 180° F | GOOD | EXCELLENT |
| 18oz FR VINYL | GOOD | GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | -50° F to 175° F | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT |
| .023 RED SILICONE GLASS | GOOD | POOR | GOOD | POOR | EXCELLENT | GOOD | GOOD | EXCELLENT | -100° F to 1,000° F | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT |
| TEFLON | FAIR | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | up to 550° F | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT |
| 22oz VINYL | GOOD | GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | -32° F to 175° F | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT |
Let Us Be Your Guide
Material options and availability change over time. Please call us or email to discuss your specific needs and we can find the right material for your application.
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