Specialty Bellows

If it looks like a bellows, we can make it. Need 3 or 3,000? We can help. Need a zipper? We can do that too. Need it high temp or low temp? Yes and yes! When you work with Crushproof you get access to every manufacturing style available and an experienced team ready to solve your complex design challenges. Most of our bellows don’t require any tooling, but even those that do won’t break the bank. We offer formed rubber, dipped plastisol, welded polyurethane, and five different sewn options. All the material information is listed out below. We have something that will fit almost any application. If you have small needs now and hope for very high volumes later, we can help you grow and keep your costs manageable along the way. We welcome new ideas and start-ups as well as those clogged up fixtures and ball screws that have been begging for a cover for years. No project is too big or small in size or volume. Speaking of sizes, we can go from 3/8” up to barrel-sized. Our parts are found on naval ships, aircraft, industrial equipment, lasers, saws, furniture, medical devices, and oil rigs. We’ve got you covered! MATERIAL OPTIONS

Neoprene Coated Nylon: Temp. Range -60⁰F to +250⁰F. Resistance to Oil and water.
Hypalon Coated Nylon: Temp. Range -60⁰F to +300⁰F. Resistance to a wide range of chemicals.
Aluminum Coated Fiberglass: Temp. Range -100⁰F to +550⁰F. Resistance to very high temperature applications. (weld splatter/hot chips, etc.)
Teflon Coated Fiberglass: Temp. Range -100⁰F to +500⁰F. Used in applications where specific chemical attack makes other materials unsuitable.
Silicone Coated Fiberglass: Temp. Range -65⁰F to +500⁰F. Comes in a material thickness of .010 in white. High abrasions resistance and tensile strength.
Polyurethane: is available from .005 to .040 thick. Temp. Range -60⁰F to +225⁰F.

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Features

Application

Types of Specialty Bellows Available at Crushproof Tubing

As experts in specialty bellows, we can manufacture any type of machine bellows whether you need 1 or 10,000. We can customize them based on your requirements related to temperature resistance, oil and water resistance, chemical resistance, and so on. Based on these factors, we can choose the right material such as rubber, dipped plastisol, welded polyurethane, silicon-coated glass, Teflon coated fiberglass, neoprene, aluminum, and many more. Here are some of the specialty bellows we offer:

Fabric Bellows: Our fabric bellows are made of specially woven, high-quality fabrics. They are flexible and are normally coated with a flexible polymer to improve wear and fluid resistance. They are useful in many different applications and are the starting point for any specialty bellows project.
Large Zippered Bellows: Some of our bellows are sewn with a zipper closure. These are soft and flexible. They help protect various machine parts from dirt and contamination and have the advantage of being inspected or replaced without machine teardown.
Square or Rectangular Bellows:: Shape of the bellows differs with the application requirement, and we make them to fit your situation.

Beneficial Features of Specialty Bellows at Crushproof Tubing

Getting a custom solution doesn’t have to mean a higher cost, but it does mean you get just what your application needs. Here are some great features you can expect:

Our bellows can withstand a huge temperature range from -40 to 550°F.
We offer a range of sizes from 3/8ʺ to the size of a barrel.
We make them exactly according to your requirements, and you choose the suitable material from a wide range available.
They are cost effective.
Our expert team to offers solutions on the most complex designs.
They provide years of service.
Full custom runs ship in 30 days or less. Free samples are available in as little as 5 days.
Our bellows have a up to a 20:1 stretch ratio and they are resistant to abrasion, chemicals, moisture, oil, and extreme temperatures.

Material Options

We offer specialty bellows in the following materials:

Material	Temperature Range	Properties
Neoprene Coated Nylon	-60⁰F to +250⁰F	Resistance to Oil and water
Hypalon Coated Nylon	-60⁰F to +300⁰F	Wide range of chemicals
Aluminum Coated Fiberglass	-100⁰F to +550⁰F	High temperature applications such as weld splatter/hot chips
Teflon Coated Fiberglass	-100⁰F to +500⁰F	Applications where some chemical attack makes other materials incompatible
Silicone Coated Fiberglass	-65⁰F to +500⁰F	Abrasions resistant and high tensile strength
Polyurethane	-60⁰F to +225⁰F.	Durable and cost effective

Applications of Our Specialty Bellows

Our specialty bellows cover many application areas. Here are a few of them:

Furniture
Medical devices
Laser
Saws
Naval ships
Aircraft
Industrial equipment
Oil rigs

Crushproof Tubing is ISO9001:2015 certified, which shows our commitment towards quality. Also, we make specialty bellows purely from domestically sourced materials, based on your requirements, and without any tooling cost in most cases. In the event we need to charge for tooling, it is generally very affordable. Being one of the leading custom bellows manufacturers in the US, we have had built a list of happy and satisfied customers. If you want to know further details about our specialty bellows, you can reach us on phone or email.