Telescopic steel covers provide durable protection of slideways and precision machine components from all types of chips and coolant. Optional components can be integrated to improve durability speed, and access to the machine.
All cover shapes, mounting options, and wiper systems can be customized to meet your requirements. We also repair/replace all brands of way covers.
Features
Steel / Stainless Steel
Commercial quality steel is used to withstand the abuses of the shop environment. Standard sheet thicknesses range from 1.5 mm (16 gauge) to 3 mm (11 gauge). Other gauges available depending on the application.
Guides
Brass or non-metallic guides can be used on the covers.Small and medium size covers can be supported with non-metallic, low friction guide shoes.
Interlocking Design
Wrap around construction ensures precise location of individual cover sections and automatically provides the necessary initial preload for the flexible wipers.
Wiper Systems
High endurance, insertable polyurethane wipers keep the cover clean and seal out chips, dust and coolants.
Support Rollers
To ensure smooth, accurate operation, large covers can be provided with rollers. Ball bearing, needle bearing, and many other roller options are also available.
Options
Hight Speed Module
Perfect guidance for high speed covers up to 200 m/min (660 ft/min) and accelerations up to 2Gs over the entire traverse path. Ideal for linear motor machines.
Damping Elements (bumpers)
Bumpers are used based on machine speeds.
Wedge Dampener (ME Module)
Used to soften impact on the boxes.
Lifting Lugs
For ease of installation, lifting lugs can be provided.