The bellow consists of a movable bellows part and two connecting parts for fastening. This simple design principle enables a wide range of uses.
Production
Bellows are produced by winding, sewing or gluing. During winding, a moistened leather tube is pulled over a multi-part mold. The tube is brought into shape using a cord. After drying, the molded parts are removed piece by piece. No mold is required for sewing. Shaping is done using wire rings, which are available in almost any diameter. Wire rings and folded steel springs give the bellows shape and stability.
Versions
There are round, rectangular and polygonal shapes, and the bellows can be cylindrical, conical or domed.
Areas of application
• Protection against dust, scale and chips on cardan shafts, pistons and hydraulic systems
• Protection against sand, flying sparks, heat and material splashes on robots, molding and casting machines
• Prevention of dust formation in vibratory conveyor and packaging systems
• Shielding against the incidence of light on optical devices
• Ensuring mobility in aggressive or humid climates
• Reduction of noise in piping systems
• Protection of moving parts in industrial robots.