Accordion Bellows and Protective Boots Specifications

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Application

	Application
	Your choices are...
	Camera Bellows		Bellows are designed for camera applications that require sealed protection from liquid and light.
	Cylinder Protection		Bellows are designed to protect cylinders from contamination and debris, while unimpeding the function of the cylinder rod.
	Die Set Post		Bellows are designed to shield die set posts.
	Expansion Joint		Bellows are designed for use as expansion joints to allow for movement due to service load, shock, or thermal cycles.
	Rod / Screw Cover		Bellows are designed to cover screws, rods, and shafts. These bellows are usually round.
	Scissors / Lift / AGV		Bellows are designed for scissors, lifts, or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) applications.
	Way Cover		Bellows are designed to cover slideways or rails. Way covers are rectangular or square and usually open on one side.
	Specialty / Other		Other or specialty applications.
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Shape

	Shape
	Your choices are...
	Round		Bellows have a round cross section. Typical applications include rod or screw covers and expansion joints.
	Square / Rectangular (Closed)		Bellows have a square or rectangular cross section with four closed sides to protect against dirt, debris, or liquid from any direction. Rectangular closed bellows are used in many applications, including specialty applications for cameras and lifts.
	Square / Rectangular (Open)		Bellows have a square or rectangular cross section with one open side. Rectangular open bellows are used most commonly in way cover applications, or where a closed bellows is not feasible.
	Specialty / Other		Other or specialty shapes.
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	Tapered		Tapered bellows have different diameters, widths, or heights at each end of the bellows. Camera bellows are examples of tapered bellows.
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Dimensions

	Retracted Length		The retracted length of the bellows excludes the mounting ends. Bellows stroke is the difference between the extended length and the retracted length.
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	Extended Length		The extended length of the bellows excludes the mounting ends.  Bellows stroke is the difference between the extended length and the retracted length.
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	Inside Diameter / Width		This is the inside diameter or width of the bellows, not the object being covered or the bellows ends.
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	Inside Height		This is the inside height of the bellows, not the object being covered or the bellows ends.
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End Configuration and Features

	Mounting / End Configuration
	Your choices are...
	Collar		Bellows have a round, straight end-section for clamping to a screw, rod, or other round component. The most common clamping method is a hose clamp. Collars are only applicable to round bellows.
	Inside Flange		Bellows have a flanged end-section that is directed inwards radially, towards the center of the bellows. Inside flanges can be used on round, square or rectangular bellows.
	Flanged Collar		Bellows with flanged collars have a mounting flange at the end of a collar, not at the end of the bellows convolution.
	Standard Flange		Bellows with standard flanges have a flanged end-section that is directed outwards radially, away from the center of the bellows. Standard flanges can be used on round, square, or rectangular bellows.
	Other		Other, unlisted mounting or end configuration.
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	Features
	Your choices are...
	Armor Plates		Armor plates, which are typically made of stainless steel, protect bellows from hot chips, weld splatter, and other abrasives. Typically, armor plates are found on open bellows for way cover applications.
	Grommets		Bellows have grommets to hold a rod that guides and supports the bellows.
	Stiffeners		To provide rigidity and prevent sagging, stiffeners made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other rigid materials are inserted into the convolutions of the cover. Stiffeners are also common in inverted applications.
	Velcro®		Bellows are split and constructed with a Velcro® (hook and loop) fasteners for easy installation and removal. The name Velcro® was derived by combining the words "velour" and "crochet". Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.
	Zipper		Bellows are split and include zippers for easy installation and removal.
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