Selecting the appropriate protective cover (also known as a bellows, way cover, or telescopic cover) is crucial for safeguarding precision machinery from contaminants like dust, chips, coolant, and oil mist. Here’s a breakdown of recommended cover materials for common equipment types:
1. For High-Precision Equipment (CMMs, Optical Measurement Systems):
* Recommended Material: PVC Covers
* Key Advantages: Exceptionally lightweight, very thin profile, high compression ratio, excellent speed capability. Ideal for protecting sensitive instruments where minimal interference is critical.
2. For Laser Cutting Machines:
* Recommended Material: PUR Covers
* Key Advantages: Offers superior protection compared to PVC. Performs well at high speeds. While slightly heavier and having a lower compression ratio than PVC, PUR provides enhanced durability against the specific threats in laser environments.
3. For Precision Machining Centers & CNC Lathes:
* Recommended Material: PUR Covers
* Key Advantages: Provides effective protection against oil mist (though not designed for full oil immersion). Delivers a stronger overall defense than PVC and operates well at high speeds. Slightly heavier than PVC with a lower compression ratio.
* Critical Enhancement: For applications generating significant hot metal chips, adding stainless steel armor plates is highly recommended. This combination dramatically boosts protection and extends cover lifespan in harsh conditions.
* Alternative for Heavy-Duty Machining (e.g., Machining Centers with Hot Chips):
* Recommended Material: Steel Plate Covers
* Key Advantages: Metal construction provides the highest level of defense against hot chips produced when machining various materials. Offers exceptional longevity. Heavier than fabric/flexible covers.
4. For Robust Equipment (Woodworking Machines, Heavy Milling):
* Recommended Material: Triple-Proof Fabric Covers
* Key Advantages: Cost-effective solution with strong protective capabilities. Well-suited for less precision-critical, heavy-duty applications. Note: The thicker fabric profile makes it less suitable for high-precision machinery.
Hofen Machinery: Your Protection Solution Partner
Hofen Machinery specializes in manufacturing a comprehensive range of high-quality machine tool protection systems. Our core expertise lies in utilizing PVC, PUR, and Steel Plate to produce durable covers and guards for diversed applications.
We also offer specialized solutions like Aluminum-Aprons Cover (often combined with fabric elements), designed specifically for the unique demands of the Swiss-type lathe machine.
Post time: Jul-01-2025