Flat bellows

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The bellows-type rubber cover is a corrugated, oil-resistant rubber protective component designed to block metal chips and reduce accumulation on machine tools and metal cutting equipment, helping to maintain smooth movement and prolong service intervals.

Product definition and uses
The bellows-type rubber cover is manufactured from oil-resistant rubber fabric formed into a bellows (corrugated) structure. It is fitted to both conventional and CNC machine tools as well as various metal-cutting equipment to prevent chips and swarf from entering critical mechanisms.

• Prevents metal chips from obstructing slideways and moving parts
• Limits chip splash and accumulation to maintain operational stability

When to use

• Where machining generates large volumes of iron filings or metal chips
• When chips are ejected in unpredictable directions and a flexible barrier is required
• When the protection must provide tensile and compressive elasticity
• Where equipment stroke or protection range changes frequently
• When quick mitigation of chip interference is required without restricting machine movement

Structural and material design specifications

• Cover body: oil-resistant rubber fabric with selectable thickness
• Forming method: batch molding and finishing to produce bellows geometry
• Fixing structure: first and last folds fitted with metal fixing edges for secure attachment
• Fixing edges: corrosion-resistant metal to extend service life
• Structural features: bellows/wave profile reduces chip adhesion and allows stretch/compression with motion; suitable for long-term and frequently changing protection where chip temperatures remain moderate

Main advantages

• Oil-resistant material compatible with metal-cutting environments
• Bellow geometry reduces chip adhesion and accumulation
• Good tensile elasticity for variable-stroke equipment
• Customizable dimensions (length, width, thickness)
• Rapid reduction of chip splash and interference

Customized design and manufacturing capabilities

• Customizable length, width and thickness to match machine geometry
• Various fixing methods and metal edge options available
• Design considers operating environment (oil level, chip level, travel distance)
• Evaluation of chip blocking range and movement direction to optimize protection and service life

Application scope

• Conventional machine tools
• CNC machine tools
• Metal-cutting and forming equipment
• Machine components where chips accumulate or interfere

Technical specifications

• Material: oil-resistant rubber fabric
• Forming: batch molding with bellows/corrugated shape
• Fixing edges: metal, corrosion-resistant, fitted to first and last folds
• Customizable dimensions: length, width, thickness
• Not recommended for environments with very high-temperature chips