Bellows

ELASTIC
SAMURAI
WALLCONCEPT
CUBE Wallsystem
DYNASYNCHRO
Modular concept

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High-Speed Test station with linear drive technology: Stroke 6.000 mm, Part weights up to 800 kg

The Protective Cover Designs for the Future …

Hema and the PTW – Institute of Production of more than 2 g give important insights in LOOK AHEAD
Management, Technology and Machine Tools at tomorrow’s challenges.
the University Darmstadt – work together hand
in hand to examine solutions for protective cover
systems. Simulations of extreme situations with
speeds of 250 meter/minute and accelerations

high speed linear testing sledge,speed up to 180 m/min,

acceleration up to 2 G for testing bending fatigue/kink resistance,
sliding friction and noise

coolant spraying test (four rotating nozzles), Equipment for testing bending fatigue on folded materials
surface loading by aggressive media
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 HEMA has produced for more than three decades
ELASTIC bellow protective systems for application in many
BELLOWS different fields of industry.The standard production
line is the ELASTIC bellow.The production of many
thousands of ELASTIC bellows directly flows into
Requirements
Requirements for safety, compactness and speed of
machines are constantly rising, demanding new
materials and designs of protective covering
systems.
We meet market expectations by developing
system components and integrated solutions
which can be mounted complete.
The solutions proposed by HEMA are answers
to problems defined as follows:
■ no surplus space – reducing the machine size
by special materials and space saving designs
■ Everything by one provider – bellows integra-
ted into the rear wall covering of the machine,
complete with guides and mounting devices
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consulting work and into the design of new
specific customer solutions. New developments
and adaptations resulting from customers’ orders
ensure continuous development and performance
and an extension of application area.
■ if it get’s hot – high temperature resistant mate-
rials up to 600°C for laser, plasma and welding
applications
■ specialities as requested – dust proof, free from
silicone, antistatic surface and compatible to
food processing – important for electronics,
wood working, medical technology, automotive
industry and many other areas
■ fast as lightening – efficient chip protection and
coolant impermeability at HSC applications by
SAMURAI bellows with high contact pressure
and protection on several sides
■ the new generation – replacement of steel
covers by intelligent SAMURAI bellow walls
may often be realised
Technical data By deploying efficient glider profiles, roller and ball
ELASTIC bellows comprise a product series with bearings improved quiet running,long life cycles and ELASTIC
many combination options, the basic component low friction movement are achieved with HSC BELLOWS
material, form, way of processing, dimensions being applications as well.
easily adaptable. Standard types

FZD
FAZ
FB

stabilising
PVC frame
in every fold

The essential component of the ELASTIC bellow At high start accelerations, a reduction of the load
is a stabilising PVC frame within every fold. to the first folds, an even extension and the
This frame is joined unsolvable to the outer fold stability of the travel movement is achieved by
material by two basically different processes. extension limiters.
For more than 80 % of the bellows the thermal
bonding process is applied. By the influence of heat
and with the help of a specially developed flux a
permanent bonding is reached between the inner
PVC frame and the outer fold material. Thermal
bonded ELSASTIC bellows are maintenance free,
water and dust proof as well as oil resistant and
conditionally acid resistant.
The “sewn“ version is mainly applied for high
temperature materials. By strong fabrics (i.e. Kevlar)
a long lasting solution will be achieved even under
extreme loads.The PVC frames are fixed to every
fold by sewing, stabilising the bellow as well.
The ELASTIC bellows show high dimensional
stability due to the built-in PVC frame.With direct
impacts to the bellow reversion to the original
shape is guaranteed.
Beside PVC we offer PP, Nomex and polyamid as
an alternative material for the support frames.
ELASTIC bellow
All ELASTIC bellows may be deployed hori-
with pantograph
zontally or vertically (mixed positions possible). systems
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 Even surface properties, regularity of the contours Technical design information
ELASTIC and availability of various colours of the ELASTIC Abbreviations: FB = width of the fold
BELLOWS bellows provide an attractive visual over all appea- FZ = number of folds
rance for your machine. FZD = compression per fold
The basic geometrical shapes of the ELASTIC FAZ = extension per fold
bellows are the venetian and the U-shaped type. BE = width of the terminal
Additional stability may be achieved by using over- fixture
lapping structures maintaining a grip on the guiding Lmax = maximum extension
ways. The draining of liquids may be facilitated Lmin = minimum compression
by using inclined or roof-shaped designs.
The rectangular shape is used mainly for platform Formulae for calculation:
applications (elevating platform, medical equipment). Lmin = Lmax – stroke
It may be retrofitted as well by using bonding tape,
Lmax
Velcro tape or other adhesives. FZ =
FAZ

Mounting Lmin = ( Lmax

FAZ
x FZD + BE )
half fold Mounting of the ELASTIC bellows to the machines
(international (Lmin – BE) x FAZ
Exterior denomination) is easily achieved by components usually supplied Lmax =
FZD
ex works. Normally a frame made from metal
or synthetic material, designed according to Dimensions:
mounting of the final flanges
from inside customer’s specifications, is attached to both ends, FB (mm) FAZ (mm) FZD* (mm)
and is used for fixing. The mounting by Velcro 15 20 3–5
complete fold
Exterior tape is even easier, providing fast and efficient 17,5 24 3–5
maintenance work. Further alternatives are clip 20 30 3–5

mounting of the final flanges fasteners and fixing straps. 25 38 3–5

only from inside
30 48 3–5
35 55 3–5
40 65 3–5
mounting by Velcro tape 45 75 3–5
50 85 3–5
* depending on the material
mounting by clip fasteners

ELASTIC bellow
for travelling support columns,
WALLCONCEPT

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SAMURAI – one of the world’s most complete bellow. The substructure does not consist of an
product ranges in the area of lamella bellows. ELASTIC bellow but only a carrier material on THE
HEMA developed the first SAMURAI bellows which the lamella sheets are fixed.These types are SAMURAI
in 1980 and had protected this idea in important denominated FASTLAP and are deployed in large CONCEPT
markets. The concept is aimed to open new numbers in machining centres as compact rear wall
markets and applications to the traditional bellow panelling (z-axis).
by the addition of a high-performance, lightweight
protector in the shape of lamellas.The lamellas act
like the armour once worn by Japanese SAMURAI
warriors.
Having produced many thousands of bellows,
HEMA has acquired comprehensive experience
available to our customers in search for innovative
specific solutions. Constant new development and
adaptation derived from customer experience
facilitate the high performance of the product line.
The SAMURAI bellows are an advancement of
the ELASTIC bellow. The basic concept corres-
ponds to the ELASTIC bellows, here as well a PVC
frame may be built into each fold to guarantee
stability.
The SAMURAI bellows are additionally rein-
forced by lamella sheets fixed to the upper edge of
the folds. In this way, an efficient protection of the
bellows against fast, very hot and sharp edged chips
is achieved.
The more simple SAMURAI lamellas aprons
are to be considered as a variety of the SAMURAI

Design of the lamellas

We use three basic ways of fastening the lamellas.
From these three basic ways result the different
types of products and their denominations. The
product types FASTAF/ FASTAC are provided with
fixed lamellas 1). For the product types FASTAM/
FASTLAP flexible lamellas are deployed. The
flexible lamellas are offered in two different
versions, either with a hinge 2) or with clips 3),
depending on deployment conditions. For the
2
hinge types, you may choose between versions
with or without preload.
3

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 Technical design information:
FASTAF Abbreviations: FB = width of the fold
FASTAC FZD = compression per fold
FAZ = extension per fold
2FAZ = one sheet of lamella is
protecting two folds
FHUB = stroke per fold
BE = width of the mounting
device (flange,Velcro)
Lmax = maximum extension SAMURAI two-sided protection by lamellas covering the corner
Lmin = minimum compression
X = horizontal space The FASTAC type has fixed lamellas travelling
required for the lamellas in a telescopic way (boxes), spreading completely
Y = vertical space required across the frontage and the sides, forming a closed
for the lamellas surface. The closed lamellas bellows FASTAC
usually provide a movable alternative to telescopic
steels covers or machine covers, respectively.
For all SAMURAI bellows with fixed lamellas,
due to the technical design an overhang has to
FAZ
be taken into account.This can be avoided by the
flexible varieties (FASTAM/ FASTLAP).
The lamellas used are produced from stainless
Lmax

steel or aluminium as a standard. There is a large

variety of profiles available which are designed
according to customer’s specifications. The basic
FB FZD versions are available in flat or rounded shape.
Usually the final edges of the lamellas are formed
in the shape of a wiper, creating a very good
Lmin Lmin
closing and sealing on the top side of the
SAMURAI bellow.
Y There is a high contact pressure across the
X
whole lamella contact area. Lamellas guarantee by

FASTAF FASTAC / FASTAF – 2 folds

FB FAZ FZD X Y FB 2FAZ 2FZD Y
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
17,5 20 4 20 40 15 40 5 -10 65
20 25 5 20 45 17,5 45 5 -10 75
25 32 5 20 50 20 55 5 -10 75
30 35 5 20 70 25 70 5 -10 90
35 45 5 20 75 30 85 5 -10 105
40 60 5 20 90 35 100 5 -10 120
45 65 5 20 95 40 125 5 -10 155
50 75 5 20 110 indication: consider the telescopic structure of the X-dimension
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 The SAMURAI bellows are very well suited for
HSC applications. Solutions for machining centres FASTAM
have been realised at a speed of more than 100
m/min and an acceleration of more than 2 G.

SAMURAI:protection by lamellas including roof covering

their efficient wiper edge that debris does not

access the interior of the bellow.
After use, there is a normal, regular formation
of stripes created on the lamellas by the shape
of the edges, which have no influence on func-
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tion or life cycle.The quality of the lamellas is well Fb
tried within thousands of applications for many
years. The lamellas are stainless and acid proof,
FAZ

but not accessible. All edges of the lamellas are

deburred, preventing the risk of injuries while
mounting.
At the SAMURAI bellows, all materials, shapes,
types of processing and dimensions of the
Lmax

ELASTIC series may be combined at random.

Additionally, the customer is free to choose the
position of the lamellas. It is possible to fasten
the lamellas at the front side, on each of the Fb
side parts as well as in any combination thereof.

FZD
Furthermore, in-house production of the lamellas
Lmin
Lmin

ensures all shape designs, i.e. inclined or roof-type

shapes, may be realised.
X

FASTAM
FB FAZ FZD X
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
17,5 22 4 50
20 30 5 50
25 38 5 65
30 48 5 75
35 55 5 85
40 65 5 85
45 75 5 100
50 85 5 110
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 The bellow type FASTAF-VECTOR C² is repre-
FFASTAF- senting a special solution for machining centres in
VECTOR C2 which a continuous covering of the working area
(e.g. rear wall and upper roof area) is required.
Its unique design with fixed mounted lamellas
allows to cover the corner areas with only one
bellow. The space which is allocated to the
covering can be used very efficiently and the
collection of machined particles in the corner is
reduced significantly.
The innovative bellow VECTOR C²
is an effective chip protection
using two overlapping bended metal sheets which
are mounted durable on each fold.
The VECTOR C² corner lamella solution is
available as a bended or rounded version providing
good design and reliable function.
The concept with two continuous lamellas
is designed for high travel speeds and accelerations
and can be adapted for internal and external angles
as well as for multiple combinations of these.

VECTOR C2 Outside

VECTOR C2 Inside

VECTOR C2
FB FAZ FZD X Y VECTOR C2 Inside round
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm
17,5 20 4 20 40
20 25 5 20 45
25 32 5 20 50
30 35 5 20 70
35 45 5 20 75
40 60 5 20 90
45 65 5 20 95
50 75 5 20 110 VECTOR C2 Inside Outside
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 The angles for the segments can be selected
freely and can be adapted to the customers' requi-
rements.VECTOR C² is available as Outside, Inside,
Inside curved and in combinations of these.
For special design looks the customer should
consider the curved Inside version. A typical con-
structive setup would be a 90° application which
contains the 2 piece lamella design sealing effi-
ciently resulting in very good wiping results. An
additional lamella package is not required - we
think two are perfect.
The lamellas overlap in the corner with perfect
fits,the actual overlapping dimensions can be varied FASTAF-
depending on space and design considerations. VECTOR C2
The closing pressure is convincing in all
selected shapes. The design concept of the fixed
lamellas requires an overhang ("Y-measure").
Mounting position, space conditions and guiding of
the covers should be considered at the earliest
possible stage of machine design together with our
engineering staff.
Material experience for more than 30 years
and the enormous Know-how of Hema is your
warranty for the best possible protection of the
machine. The functional safety was proved during
extremely demanding durability tests. Information
on these tests is available upon request. Covers for
new project applications can be tested before
mass production in their specific stress conditions.
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 The FASTLAP lamella aprons have been designed
FASTLAP for Z-axis covers in machining centres. The product
FASTLAP SA line consists of three models: original design and
FASTLAP SB the new improved types SA and SB for optimized
tightness and wiping effect.
The lamella aprons can be delivered up to a
maximum width of 4,000 mm. The aprons are
made of stainless steel in a thickness of 0.5 mm
Stroke
They require a defined guiding system on both
sides – which varies depending on the selected
models.The new designs SA and SB offer variable
lamella lengths and fold widths.The lateral stability
is good, especially with width sizes over 1,000 mm
excellent. FASTLAP SB requires further space
for the vertical lamella overlap, but it can be
also used when the side guiding is 10 mm wide

and a tearproof nylon fabric. (others: 5 mm).

Lmax

Installation space
30

Guiding 2-5mm
Lmin

Fold material

Stainless steel 5
cross section X lamella 0,45

FASTLAP
FB FAZ FZD X
X

in mm in mm in mm in mm
30 48 4 75

Installation space
30

FASTLAP SA
Guiding 2-5mm
Fold material FB FAZ FZD X
in mm in mm in mm in mm
Stainless steel 15 14 4 40
lamella 0,5
20 24 4 50
25 34 4 60
12 30 44 4 70
35 54 4 80
40 64 4 90
X

45 74 4 100
50 84 4 110

Installation space
30

FASTLAP SB
Guiding 2-10mm
Fold material FB FAZ FZD X
Stainless steel in mm in mm in mm in mm
lamella 0,5 15 14 4 30
20 24 4 40
25 34 4 50
12 30 44 4 60
35 54 4 70
40 64 4 80
X

45 74 4 90
50 84 4 100
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 Consultation with our customers in difficult
projects is our strength. We will come to your
location, bringing along our experience from
former projects, working hand in hand with your
Bellows for linear guides
Linear drives are equipped with bellows as a stan-
dard ex factory or can be retrofitted by the final
customer. HEMA has specialised in this area and
offers bellows customised for the leading inter-
national manufacturers (INA, IKO, ISELE, NSK,
The internal guiding ways, which require
accurate production of the guiding components of
the bellows, are of special importance during the
design and the production of the linear guide
covers. Our guiding components consist of high
AB
AH
IH
IB
FB
FB
S
other suppliers, too, as system leader or as system
partner. On the following pages, we chose some
application areas as examples.
Schneeberger, SKF, STAR and THK). By the
accurate type denomination the parts can be
manufactured correctly to size.
Configuration of the
endless type
th
ed leng
ir
des
✂
1 cut here
quality synthetics, they are water-jet cut and can
2 cut here
✂
be supported by gliding elements. They can be
designed for specially quiet running and are
characterised by a uniform extension behaviour.
By using especially thin and tear resistant materials
we achieve excellent compression values. The
✂
thermally bonded varieties are also dust- and
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✂
cut along the lines
waterproof.
An additional service and cost saving per- fold in
formance consists in delivering the bellows as
“endless version“ with 200 or more folds
altogether. In this way the customer can configure
himself the desired extension at any time (see 4 and bond
lateral pictures 1 - 4), remaining flexible without
delivery time problems. We will be pleased to
inform you in detail about this possibility.
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 SAMURAI bellows for machining centres
Application Since the foundation of the company, the core
areas application area for HEMA products has been the
machine tool business. Due to increasing machine
specifications, higher requirements were also
imposed upon the protective covering system.
Machining centres require the most demanding
protective covers. High performance machining
centres work with aggressive emulsions, they cut in
a very restricted space sharp-edged chips at high
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speed and precision. Mainly with our SAMURAI
production series, we effectively support the
leading suppliers of machining centres.
Our products optimally combine costs and bene-
fits both in horizontal and vertical applications.
A suitable solution for every application is provided
from the most demanding FASTAC types down to
the more simple FASTLAP lamella aprons.
Bellows for elevating platforms/ lifting platform units
Within the automotive production and in medical bellows.They are available for platform dimensions Application
technology comprehensive safety regulations have up to 30 sqm in the standard colours light beige or areas
to be fulfilled. For protecting the mechanical and black, optionally as well in RAL colours and with
hydraulic components as well as the working area stainless steel lamellas. Usually the mounting is by
of the personnel we offer ELASTIC and SAMURAI Velcro tape or with a metal flange. Short delivery
times are guaranteed.
Lifting tables now available with UL94 certified
materials as required for US automotive sector.

Bellows for jet cutting machines

Modern jet cutting machines (powered by laser,
plasma or water) use bellows for the protection of
the jet canal and the mechanical components
(spindle, guides). The jet canal bellows require a
high level of guiding, tightness and cleanliness. In the
other application areas, resistance to welding spat-
ter, humidity and high bending fatigue is important.
The fold material Preotex is suitable for that pur-
pose being permanently resistant up to 600°C,
impermeable to fluids and available in different
thickness of 0.3, 0.35 and 0.6 mm. Compact as-
sembly dimensions are requested. Use our consult-
ing service in these application areas.

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 Large rearwall bellow covers
WALLCONCEPT HEMA is recognised internationally as specialist for
bellows designing large protective bellow covers for big
machining centres with long travel strokes and wor-
king rooms. The manufacturers of these machine
tools appreciate the engineering experience and
manufacturing skills.
■ Moving column principle: Various solution
concepts can be customised based on the
machine design. If a supporting rigid framework
is missing in the upper area, then HEMA selects
the moving-column principle with self-suppor-
ting covers. Alternatively we use pantograph
systems to reinforce the cover.
HSC Application
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■ Venetian blind principle: More ideally are
systems that can be engineered in the Venetian
blind style. In these situations HEMA uses the
upper rigid framework of the machine to install
a guiding system in which the bellow will then
be moving with the aid of profiled gliders,
rollers or rails.The connections between cover
and guiding system are designed in a way that
they can withstand severe wearing conditions.
Therefore HEMA is permanently testing
different cover versions on HSC-test stand
at University Darmstadt, if needed for over
1 million cycles.
DynaSynchro
Large high-speed covers for machine tools
sometimes move big weights which heavily depend
on dimensions and design of the protectiv cover.
In rapid movement the translatory inertia creates
unfavourable dynamic loading, comparable for
example to a very quickly agitated curtain.
The uncontrollable movement has negative effects
against the accuracy of machine tools. Likewise
noise implementation and reduction of life time
are concomitant phenomena in this case, and
finally also a proper visual appearance is preferable.
Previous solutions for equidistance dimensions
of elements are pantographs (scissors). Dis-
advantage by using this method was the significant
increase of weight which also increases above men-
tioned negative effects. In addition of that huge
scissors have a lot of rotation axes. Every centre of
rotation has a tolerance. As a result of lots of axes
unfavourable dynamic loadings are increased
dramatically. Furthermore the principle of scissors
causes higher assembly efforts and increases weak
parts of design.
To reduce all these negative influences dynamic
loading has to be skipped in an autarkic system
which has no influence in periphery of machine
tool. Moreover to avoid additional costs they must
not rely on an integrated drive.
DynaSynchro
DynaSynchro - a dynamic synchronisation for
rapid protecting covering used in machine tools DYNASYNCHRO
A promising approach is to divide the area
of dynamic load. This is realized by additional,
rigid frames or areas which are synchronized
with gear belts for example. For standard we use
reduction of 2:1. Other reductions are freely
selectable, e.g. 3:2:1 or 4:3:2:1.
The innovative HEMA invention "DynaSynchro"
prevents effective and imposingly becoming of
mass - oscillating. The system skips as per energy
conservation implemented shock loads away from
the cover into belt drives. Previous systems got
delayed shock crushes. With this new idea it is
possible to reduce this effect dramatically.
Principle of function:
C Protective cover between machine
column and cabin
Frame Divides C in the range of the highest
dynamic loading into A and B
V Reducing of speed by reduction
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 Concept
CUBE – The construction of complete solutions for
Solution for rear wall systems is due to the large number of
complete individual parts time and cost intensive.
wallsystems As an innovative manufacturer we have searched
for a solution - and a modular designed complete
solution for XYZ-systems was conceived for best
practical usage. Multiple application variations
can be laid out quickly and realistically to achieve
the optimum solution. Based on these data we can
generate within short time an individual quotation.
The modular built-up rear wall system called
CUBE for typical chip-cutting machining centres
reduces the engineering efforts for a complete
protective cover for two axis significantly. Inquiries
can be answered more faster and yet detailed,
even the costs for each CUBE rear wall system are
well below the costs of an individually designed
concept.
These facts are benefits for the machine buil-
ders with smaller production numbers and very
special machines. The great savings in time and
money in comparison to previous construction
inquiries and orders could otherwise only managed
with large production numbers with identical
design.
Application
Using the straightforward formulas we can
determine the width and the height of the outside
frame of the cover and for the sheet metal design
and then provide these for the machine construction.
The covers in CUBE model consist of bellows which
are incorporated in X- and Y-direction fitted
individually to match perfectly.
Depending on the loads and machine travel
speeds we select the suitable bellow guiding:
■ CUBE 60: standard profiled glider guiding
for speeds up to 60 m/min
■ CUBE 80: rear wall system with rail glider
guiding for speeds up to 80 m/min
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■ CUBE 80+: high load roller rail guiding
for speeds more than 80 m/min
■ CUBE X: Customized solutions
The dimensions of the outside frame and the
individual components are calculated according
to the requirements of travel speed and stroke.
Extensions up to five meters and heights of three
meters are possible. We can achieve speeds of
120 m/min even in the maximum given dimensions.
We use bellows of the solid SAMURAI-line
with fixed mounted stainless steel lamellas which
protect the bellows against hot and sharp-cutting
chips.
The spindle lead-through can be adapted to
the individual customer requirements. The frame
construction is made from solid warp resistant
steel sheet. The mounting connection options
of the rear wall can be integrated into the frame
construction whereas the force transmission of the
x-axis requires in the upper and lower areas
connections to the machine. For an optimum force
transmission to the x-cover protection it must be
connected at the top and bottom with the moving
column or other supporting machine parts.
To guarantee permanently a high quality we
only use ISO 9001 inspected and proven HEMA
products. A consistent documentation makes sure
that if parts are wearing they can be replaced and
reproduced at any time.
Final assembly,functional inspection and packing
of the individual components are performed in
HEMA's own production. Each complete solution
will be after the final quality inspection delivered
as one single turnkey unit to the customer and can
be installed directly into the machine.
 CUBE Guiding Application area (V m/min)
CUBE S60 standard profiled glider guiding up to 60 m/min CUBE –
CUVE S80 rail glider guiding up to 80 m/min Solution for
CUBE S80+ roller rail guiding more than 80 m/min complete
CUBE x customized customized wallsystems
V = ab 80 m/min
1 43

ZDy U
V = 60 - 80 m/min
2

72

AH / Außenrahmen-Höhe
Fy
V = bis 60 m/min
3

Huby + ZDy 72
104
85 (Balg)
AB / Außenrahmen-Breite
Fy

97 ZDx 75 Fx 75 Hubx + ZDx 97

Fx
43

Spindeldurchführung

CUBE Calculation System for dimensions in X- and Y-direction Values for compression
and required space for
guiding
Data to be provided by customer
Vx = Travel speed in X-direction Huby = required working area travel in x-direction CUBE S60
Vy = Travel speed in Y-direction Fx = Width of opening for spindle lead-through ZDS60 = 0,12
Hubx = Required working area travel in x-direction Fy = Height of for spindle lead-through US60 = 104 mm

Example calculation for CUBE S80+

CUBE S80
Vx = 80 m/min Vy = 80 m/min
ZDS80 = 0,155
Hubx = 800 mm Huby = 650 mm US80 = 137 mm
Fx = 200 mm Fy = 200 mm

Calculation the compression CUBE S80+

ZDx = Hubx ZDS80+ = 800 mm x 0.165 = [132 mm] ZDS80 = 0,165
US80 = 137 mm
ZDy = HubY ZDFy = 650 mm x 0.075 = [49 mm]
[ ] = values rounded up without decimal place
Generall value y-axis
Calculation the results for CUBE S80+ ZDFy = 0,075
Outside frame width in X-direction
AB = (system specification values*) + Hubx + FX + 2 ZDx
AB = 97 + 75 + 75 + 97 + 800 + 200 + 2 x 132 = 1,608 mm

Outside frame heigth in Y-directon

AH = (system specification values*) + US80+ + Huby + Fy + 2 x ZDy
AH = 104 + 72 + 72 + 137 + 650 + 200 + 2 x 49 = 1,333 mm

= *HEMA system specification values

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 ADVANTAGE HEMA – Customer solutions from one source
CUBE The formula reads like this: Furthermore we can supply other components like:
Complete Engineering HEMA ■ safety glass polycarbonate windows including
solutions for (optional with 3D-CAD-Design Model) the spin window cleaning system,
wallsystems + sheet metal components HEMA ■ safety clamping system and emergency brake
+ guiding components HEMA for the linear drive and rotary clamps for tables
+ protective cover HEMA and swivels.
= CUSTOMER TAILORED SOLUTION!!!

System Roller cover/Apron

System bellow ELASTIC/SAMURAI/LAMINAT

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CUBE -
Samples of
solutions

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 From
concept to
successful
realisation

CUBE - from concept...

...to a successful realisation

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Bellows
LAMINAT
 In former times, many bellows were manufactured Technical data
LAMINAT by the LAMINAT principle (= several layers of foil LAMINAT bellows can be adapted by selecting
bellows bonded together).The LAMINAT bellows are used their basic components material, shape, colour and
because of their variety of shapes and their dimensions to suit your problem.
inherent stiffness. The basic design concept of the LAMINAT bel-
The production of many thousands of LAMI- lows is founded on material with a two-compon-
NAT bellows proves our experience and appli- ent structure. A manufacturing technique develop-
cation competence. Especially for older tooling ed to perfection enables the combination of the
machines we are able to provide many spare parts outer material according to customer’s wishes with
Standard shapes: by the drawing number or to make a new design the appropriate interior material selected to fit by
according to the former specifications and to the HEMA designer. For the interior material, there
reproduce them. are different varieties available based on synthetic
or Triflexil fabrics (Triflexil = Nomex/Aramid com-
Applications pound). The bonding between outer and interior
LAMINAT bellows are nowadays deployed within material is insoluble under ordinary application
camera, medicine, measuring, musical instruments, conditions. All LAMINAT bellows can be used in
control and food processing technolo-
gies. Within the classic
machine and plant design
this product line is used to
protect columns, spindles
and shafts. The main advan-
tages are variety of shape,
dimensional stability and flex-
ibility are maintained. The
design limitations are the
limited temperature and
humidity resistance of this
product line. If these criteria
should be relevant to your
problem, models from other
lines of production may be
taken into consideration.

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vertical or horizontal position (mixed forms as
well).They permit smooth and very quiet running
properties. The surface structure and the
regularity of contours provide an appealing overall
appearance.
Many bellows are deliverable in rectangular,
hexagonal, octagonal and twelve-angled shape.
Furthermore we produce U, roof and inclined
shapes and Venetian blind style as standards. The
bellows are available in split-design as well. This
allows retrofitting and easy maintenance. The bel-
lows can be closed afterwards with the help of
adhesive tape,Velcro tape or bonding.
The gliding properties of the LAMINAT
bellows (standard design) on the guiding rails differ
only slightly from the ELASTIC bellows, when
optionally fitted with a PVC frame or a wire hoop
in every second or third fold. Furthermore they
can be supported by special gliders or roller
systems, usually at a speed higher than 30 m/min.
open for mounting
With the polygon shapes, using spacers and
circular guide/support systems ensures optimum Design
gliding efficiency on columns, spindles and shafts. information
for technical
Large machining centres layout
LAMINAT types are prefered for outer widths of
more than 2000 mm, because they provide a more
rigid basic structure compared to the ELASTIC
types. Another advantage is their segmental struc-
ture, allowing an exchange of damaged segments
of the LAMINAT bellow at any time.This reduces
maintenance costs considerably, which ofsets the
somewhat higher initial purchase price.
retrofit possible without
dismantling the machine
closed
after mounting
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 Design information for technical layout Mounting
LAMINAT Abbreviations: Mounting of the LAMINAT bellows to the machi-
bellows FB = fold width of bellows nes is easily achieved by components usually sup-
FAZ = extension per fold plied ex works. Normally a frame made from
FZD = compression per fold metal or synthetic material, designed according
(depends on material) to customer’s specifications, is attached to both
ends, and is used for fixing.The mounting by Velcro
Dimensions:wwwwwwww tape is even easier, providing fast and efficient
FB FAZ FZD maintenance work. Further alternatives are clip
(mm) (mm) (mm) fasteners and fixing straps.
7,5 10 3
Examples of the wide
10 13 3 exterior “half fold”(internal denomination)
variety of shapes
12,5 17 3
enabled by LAMINAT
15 20 3
construction:
17,5 23 3
mounting of the final flanges from outside
20 25 3
25 30 3,5 exterior complete fold
30 35 3,5
Example using sleeve
with strap retainer

35 40 4
40 45 4
45 50 4 mounting of the final flanges possible only from in-side

50 55 4
FB FB

Cross section:
Polygonal shape with support elements:
mounting by clip fasteners
This sectional view shows an example of a design
solution for horizontal application. Subframes with
guides or guide rings are employed here for sup-
port on the shaft or spindle.
mounting by Velcro tape
FB FB

Additional
interior guides D
guarantee
Sleeve

uniform movement
at low friction

FB FB L max

Alternative solutions:
HEMA offers a great variety of different approa-
ches to solutions for protecting columns, spindles,
shafts and other round parts.As an alternative, you
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can also use flat coil springs, circular-stitched
bellows, rubber bellows, Soft-PVC bellows, leather
bellows or rubber disc bellows.
Bellows
SPECIAL
 Apart from spiral springs, different bellow versions
Circular-stitched are available for protecting shafts, columns, spindles
bellows and other round rotating parts. ID AD
The circular-stitched bellows consist of punched
disks, which are stitched inside and outside.
Especially good shape stability and high transverse
stiffness are achieved by stitching.We take GN 807
as standard material, aluminium glass fibre or glass
L min Stroke
fibre Viton is used for high-temperature appli- L max
cations. Abbreviations:
The circular-stitched bellows are extremely AD = Outside diameter FB = Fold width
resistant and can withstand even exposure to ID = Inside diameter FAZ = Fold extension
sharp chips especially for smaller sizes. They are FZD= Fold compression Fstroke = stroke per fold
only conditionally suitable as protection against
liquids or oil. Data table:
Circular-stitched bellows can be used horizon- HEMA-Type AD ID FB FAZ FZD Fstroke
tally or vertically. In the case of horizontal use, we RF 50 52 25 12,5 10 2,5 7,5
recommend installing addi- RF 72 72 33 19,5 18 2,5 15,5
tional support RF 85 85 45 20 18 2,5 15,5
and guide RF 95 95 53 21 18 2,5 15,5
rings made RF 100 100 63 18,5 18 2,5 15,5
of synthe- RF 120 120 82 19 18 2,5 15,5
tics or alumi- RF 122 122 76 23 15 2,5 12,5
nium which RF 130 130 90 20 18 2,5 15,5
guarantee a RF 135 135 85 25 15 2,5 12,5
uniform distance RF 140 140 102 19 18 2,5 15,5
from the spindle and RF 145/1 145 93 26 15 2,5 12,5
thus increase operating life.With large extensions, RF 145/2 145 105 20 18 2,5 15,5
the stability of the bellows can be increased by RF 150 150 110 20 18 2,5 15,5
installing a wire ring in every fold. We usually use RF 160 160 112 24 18 2,5 15,5
metal frames for connection and mounting, sleeves RF 170 170 125 22,5 18 2,5 15,5
are also possible as an alternative. RF 180/1 180 132 24 20 2,5 17,5
RF 180/2 180 141 19,5 18 2,5 15,5
Design information: RF 190 190 150 20 18 2,5 15,5
It is important for the selection of the type of RF 200 200 152 24 18 2,5 15,5
bellows that the diameter should be selected RF 220 220 170 25 18 2,5 15,5
approx. 10 mm larger than the round part to be RF 235 235 190 22,5 18 2,5 15,5
protected. Use the following formula for dimen- RF 245 245 200 22,5 20 2,5 17,5
sioning: RF 260 260 202 29 18 2,5 15,5
RF 266 266 216 25 20 2,5 17,5
Extension = (stroke / F stroke) x FAZ + 5. RF 300 300 250 25 18 2,5 15,5
RF 365 365 320 22,5 18 2,5 15,5
RF 400 400 340 30 20 2,5 17,5
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The soft-PVC bellows occupy a special position
among the different types of bellows. Normally
bellows offer extremely flexible design options
with regard to material, dimensions and shape and
can nevertheless also be produced economically in
very small quantities. Soft-PVC bellows on the
other hand are moulded parts, i.e. a certain mini-
mum quantity or corresponding tooling must be
available to justify economic production. Corre-
spondingly, cost reduction can be achieved with
larger quantities which makes these parts particu-
larly well suited for large-series use.
Because tooling is already available for many
configurations, attractive prices are offered even for Soft-PVC-
smaller quantities. The dimensions and shapes bellows
shown in the catalogue are available as standard;
we would be pleased to assist you in the design of
special types going beyond these.
We use a special PVC as standard material.The
bellows are resistant to alkalis and acids, they are
water- and dust-proof. The operating temperature
range is between –20°C and +80°C (maximum up
to +120°C). Versions in transparent material are
also possible (black is standard)
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 Abbreviations: HEMA-Type ID AD FZD FAZ
Soft-PVC- ID = Inside diameter 80-4 80 140 7,5 53
bellows AD = Outside diameter 80-5 80 150 8 58
FZD = Fold compression 80-6 80 160 8 65
FAZ = Fold extension 89-1 89 110 7,5 24
Type AB
89-2 89 125 8 36
89-3 89 140 8 46
AD ID
89-4 89 150 8 55
HEMA-Type ID AD FZD FAZ 89-5 89 160 8 60
L min/max 10 10 20 4 12 89-6 89 170 8,5 65
18 18 28 4 12 100-1 100 128 7,5 29
20 20 36 4,5 18 100-2 100 140 8 40
22 22 40 5 20 100-3 100 150 8 46
Type JAB
25-1 25 36 5 15 100-4 100 160 8 55
25-2 25 45 5,5 24 100-5 100 170 8,5 60
28-1 28 40 5,5 19 100-6 100 180 9 65
28-2 28 50 5,5 23 110-1 110 130 7,5 24
32-1 32 46 5 16 110-2 110 140 7,5 30
32-1 32 56 6,5 26 110-3 110 150 8 40
36-1 36 50 5 17 110-4 110 160 8 47
Type JB
36-1 36 63 7 28 110-5 110 170 8 56
40-1 40 56 6 21 110-6 110 180 8,5 60
40-1 40 71 7,5 34 110-7 110 190 9 65
45-1 45 63 6,5 22 110-8 110 200 9 70
45-2 45 80 7 34 120-1 120 140 7,5 24
50-1 50 71 6 23 120-2 120 150 8 30
Type HB 50-2 50 89 8 39 120-3 120 160 8 40
56-1 56 80 6,5 27 120-4 120 170 8 47
56-2 56 89 7,5 36 120-5 120 180 8,5 55
56-3 56 100 8,5 45 120-6 120 190 9 60
63-1 63 89 6,5 26 120-7 120 200 9 65
63-2 63 100 7,5 36 125-1 125 150 7,5 28
63-3 63 110 7,5 40 125-2 125 160 8 38
Type H
63-4 63 125 7,5 48 125-3 125 170 8,5 42
71 71 100 7 30 125-4 125 180 8,5 52
75-1 75 100 7 28 125-5 125 190 8,5 57
75-2 75 110 7 32 125-6 125 200 8,5 62
75-3 75 125 7,5 42 125-7 125 210 9 68
75-4 75 140 7,5 55 140-1 140 160 7,5 24
Type J 75-5 75 150 7,5 58 140-2 140 170 8 30
80-1 80 100 7 24 140-3 140 180 8,5 40
80-2 80 110 7,5 32 140-4 140 190 9 47
80-3 80 125 7,5 44 140-5 140 200 10 56
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HEMA-Type ID AD FZD FAZ HEMA-Type ID AD FZD FAZ
140-6 140 210 10 60 210-2 210 250 10 40 Standard types
140-7 140 220 10 65 210-3 210 260 10 47 and dimensions
150-1 150 170 8 24 210-4 210 280 10 65
150-2 150 180 8,5 30 210-5 210 300 10 75
Type APB
150-3 150 190 9 40 220-1 220 250 10 30
150-4 150 200 9 47 220-2 220 260 10 40
150-5 150 210 10 56 220-3 220 280 10 57
150-6 150 220 10 60 220-4 220 300 10 70
150-7 150 230 10 65 220-5 220 320 10 80
150-8 150 240 10 70 230-1 230 260 10 30
160-1 160 190 8,5 30 230-2 230 280 10 48 Type ABC
160-2 160 200 9 40 230-3 230 300 10 65
160-3 160 210 10 47 230-4 230 320 10 75
160-4 160 220 10 56 240-1 240 280 10 40
160-5 160 230 10 60 240-2 240 300 10 58
160-6 160 240 10 65 240-3 240 320 10 70
160-7 160 250 10 70 240-4 240 360 10 90
170-1 170 200 9 30 250-1 250 280 10 30 Type AMM
170-2 170 210 10 40 250-2 250 300 10 45
170-3 170 220 10 47 250-3 250 320 10 60
170-4 170 230 10 56 250-4 250 360 11 85
170-5 170 240 10 60 280-1 280 320 10 40
170-6 170 250 10 65 280-2 280 360 10 72
170-7 170 260 10 70 280-3 280 400 11 90
180-1 180 210 9 30 300-1 300 360 10 60 Type MM
180-2 180 220 10 40 300-2 300 400 10 80
180-3 180 230 10 47 320-1 320 360 10 40
180-4 180 240 10 56 320-2 320 400 10 72
180-5 180 250 10 60 320-3 320 450 11 100
180-6 180 260 10 65 360-1 360 400 10 40
190-1 190 220 9 30 360-2 360 450 10 80
190-2 190 230 10 40 360-3 360 510 11 110 Type MJ
190-3 190 240 10 47 400-1 400 450 10 50
190-4 190 250 10 60 400-2 400 510 10 85
190-5 190 260 10 70 400-3 400 530 11 100
190-6 190 280 10 75 450-1 450 490 10 40
200-1 200 230 9 30 450-2 450 510 10 55
200-2 200 240 10 40 450-3 450 530 11 75
200-3 200 250 10 47 450-4 450 560 12 85 Type MB
200-4 200 260 10 57 510 510 650 12 105
200-5 200 280 10 70 560 560 650 12 75
210-1 210 240 10 30 650 650 770 12 90
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 Rubber disk bellows are of the highest quality
Rubber disk and optically the most attractive protective covers
bellows for pistons and spindles.They are completely leak-
proof. Since each rubber disk lies on the other,
excellent compression dimensions are achieved.
The production of rubber parts depends
directly upon the control and monitoring of the
production processes. Each process step, from
mixing up to rolling out the material, from punching
the disks up to the vulcanization process, is perfor-
med under the most accurate observation and
attention. Stringent quality criteria lead to high pro-
cess reliability. After vulcanizing, the rubber disk
bellows are ground on the outside, so that they
have an absolutely smooth surface when closed.
Technical data
The standard rubber disk bellows are produced
from CSM rubber foil. CSM has especially good
resistance to light and atmospheric conditions and
is suited for outdoor use. If emphasis is on oil or
coolant protection in your area of application, then
we recommend the use of NBR rubber foil. Alter-
native materials are available for especially high
temperature requirements.
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Dimensions
Rubber disk bellows are delivered in standard sizes
of inside diameters of 20 to 400 mm and outside
diameters of 40 to 480 mm. We supply the
bellows in 5 mm graduation up to a diameter of
200 mm and in 10 mm graduation above this.
As an alternative square, rectangular or oval pro-
files can also be produced.The extended length of
the rubber disk bellows can be up to 10 metres.
The rubber disk bellows are fastened with the
aid of Velcro tape, sleeve or metal flange like the
other bellows. The Velcro tape connection is the
least expensive version. With large extension
length and horizontal installation, it is usually
necessary to use additional guide elements. In the
most simple case, the bellows are stabilized by
internally located wire rings. In the case of
complex applications, guide plates by which the
bellows are guided with the aid of rods or cable
systems are drawn onto the bellows.
Calculation formula:
Lmax = FZ x FB
Lmin = FZ x 2,5
FB = (AD – ID) / 2
FZ = Lmax / FB
FZ = Stroke / (FB – 2,5)
If bellows are subject to especially heavy wear, high CR rubber fabric. All materials can be laminated
pressure conditions or high temperatures up to with Teflon foil. A speciality are fabric bellows made Rubber fabric
200°C, rubber fabric bellows can be used. Typical from leather and carbon fibre with Aramid. bellows
fields of application are piston rods with the resul-
ting high ambient temperatures, or cardan shafts. Sizes
We manufacture rubber
fabric bellows in the standard
sizes with inside diameters of
30 to 2,900 mm and an out-
side diameter of 50 to 3,000
mm.There are no tool costs
for the customary round sha-
pes. As an alternative square,
rectangular or oval profiles
can also be produced. The
bellows are fastened like the
rubber disk bellows.
Rubber fabric bellows consist of a two-com-
ponent structure, whereby the supporting fabric is
coated with a special synthetic material. We use
high-quality aluminium moulds,
which are designed and built
according to your special wishes.
In contrast to the rubber disk
bellows, the fabric bellows have a
structural reinforcement which
withstands the mechanical for-
ces acting. The external protec-
tive effect of the rubber is main-
tained completely. Nevertheless,
the supporting fabric changes
the character of the surface, so
that the smoothness of the rubber disk type is lost.
Rubber fabric bellows are delivered as standard in

Calculation formula (material with 1mm thickness): Abbreviations:

Lmax = FB x FZ x 1,4 FB = Fold width/depth
Lmin = FZ x 6 FZ = Number of folds
FB = (AD – ID) / 2 Lmax = Maximum extension of bellow
FZ = Lmax / FB / 1,4 Lmin = Minimum compression of bellow
AD = Outside diameter
ID = Inside diameter
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