BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS CUSTOM-ENGINEERED BELLOWS Dynatect’s bellows portfolio offers the greatest variety of cover materials and construction methods available anywhere; your sales representative is in a position to give you an unbiased recommendation as to the proper product for your application. When a protective cover design is needed, our engineers analyze the application, suggest the method of manufacture, the materials to be used and any other design considerations required to meet the needs of the specific application. This includes the necessary mounting material, metal work, guides or supports, so that you receive a finished product ready to apply to your machine. OPTIMIZING YOUR DESIGN When designing your bellows, we consider the following factors to optimize your design: • Space available for cover in retracted positions, as well as cross sectional areas • Interference points along travel path COVER SHAPE AND ORIENTATION • Necessary cover support for long travel and maximum unsupported span • Type and volume of contaminants • Fitness for operating purpose: temperature extremes, high-cycle operating, acceleration, environment • Ventilation for sealed covers Email: [email protected]

CUSTOM-ENGINEERED BELLOWS BELLOWS DESIGNED TO FIT ALL SHAPES AND SIZES We supply custom bellows in virtually any shape. A few examples of bellows shapes/profiles are shown below. Our database contains over 10,000 protective covers which gives our design team a superior frame of reference to supply the right bellows, quickly and cost-effectively. OPEN/WAY COVER SHAPES BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS Wire Frame ENCLOSED SHAPES PRE-ENGINEERED STANDARD BELLOWS FROM STOCK Our most popular bellows are available in pre-selected sizes and materials, with short lead times. Standard Sewn Bellows:...

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS CUSTOM ENGINEERED BELLOWS CUSTOMIZED PROTECTION FOR EVERY APPLICATION… Some applications require special materials or bellows constructions. Here are some common application requirements we take into consideration when customizing your bellows. HIGH TEMPERATURE BELLOWS High temperature bellows materials are used in applications where there is high ambient temperature or high temperature gas going through the bellows. CHEMICAL OR COOLANT RESISTANT BELLOWS Dynatect has unparalleled resources to select a suitable material that can withstand chemicals or coolants...

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS Weld splatter and hot sparks from lasers, plasma cutting, or welding require either high temperature materials or metal-plated construction that will prevent the cover from being destroyed in the environment. BELLOWS FOR OUTDOOR AND TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTS Outdoor applications require materials that will hold up in environments that include UV, temperature variations, dirt and dust, and exposure to liquids and ice. MECHANICAL AND MEDICAL LIFT COVERS The environment and regulatory requirements will be considered to select a suitable material and process....

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS SELECTION GUIDE  |  BELLOWS BY SHAPE SHAPE/BELLOWS PROFILE BELLOWS CONSTRUCTIONS Configurable To Shape • Folded • Gorframe™* • Gortiflex®* • Heal-Sealed • Liftgard™ • Sewn • Sewn-Folded • Thermiseal • Vulca Seal® *Rounded corners Square, Rectangular, or Tapered Tapered Profile: Folded, Gortiflex, Sewn TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Laser bellows • Air intake or exhaust manifolds • Flexible air duct connections • Cameras, imaging equipment • Scissors mechanisms, lift tables • Amusement ride base • Tilt table • Medical table • Gortiflex • Sewn • Thermiseal • Vulca...

QUOTE REQUEST FORM • Enclosed-Shape Bellows RFQ (see pages 30-31) • Bellows Way Covers RFQ (see pages 32-34) • Flat/Strip-Type Bellows RFQ (see page 38) • Gordillo Way Covers RFQ (Way cover with protective stainless steel plates) (see pages 36-37) Bellows need to be specified accurately to perform reliably and maximize life. Beyond basic dimensions, operating conditions such as exposure, required movements, temperature and space restrictions should be taken into consideration. For example, covers for horizontally-oriented ball screws usually require internal guide plates. Our quote request forms...

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS GORTIFLEX® MOLDED BELLOWS Gortiflex bellows are constructed from a tube of pure elastomer or elastomercoated fabric, formed into a completely sealed cover. Internal and external supports can be provided for use at pressures up to 15 psi, depending on size. Gortiflex is available as any enclosed bellow shape, with numerous material options for standard and special applications. Gortiflex Bellows Are Ideal For: • No tooling fee for standard shapes (nominal tooling for special shapes) • OEMs use for prototypes and production models Features/Benefits: • Exceptionally...

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS SEWN BELLOWS Features/Benefits: • Low cost protection from dust, dirt and other contaminants • Flexible process – almost any size and configuration can be sewn • Widest material selection available • No tooling costs • Economical even in low quantities • Round, sewn bellows can ship within 1 business day using our expedited ordering system Materials: • Aluminized fiberglass (high ambient temperature, weld splatter, hot chips) • Buna/Nylon (coolant/oil resistance) • Goralon® (CSM) • Neoprene/Nylon (general purpose, oil resistance) • Silicone-coated fiberglass...

BELLOWS & LIFT COVERS PROTECTIVE COVERS HEAT SEALED BELLOWS Heat sealed bellows are manufactured from a single sheet of thermoplastic-coated fabric, which is pleated and then thermically welded to a PVC stiffener at every fold. Typically used as a bellows-type way cover, they are available in any flat-sided, non-circular form. | Heat Sealed / Stainless-Steel-Clad Bellows Features/Benefits: • No stitch holes, seams or breaks • Uniform cover shape is maintained throughout range of motion • Stiffener profile can be made to match any way or rail geometry • Attractive, clean, uniform appearance •...