Way covers protect moving machine parts and help guard against mechanical pinch points. Dynatect offers both new way covers and replacement way covers for any machine make and model. Dynatect has manufactured dynamic and flexible covers for over 75 years to both the makers and users of machine tools.
Machine tools may create an environment in which its parts must be protected from its work processes, yet need to move without obstruction. The close proximity of moving parts often excludes the feasibility of static protective enclosures.
Way covers are protective shields used to guard machine ways, guides, and linear rails from contaminants like dust, chips, coolant, and other debris. They help to extend the lifespan and performance of machinery by preventing damage to critical components.
There are flexible cover designs that can roll-up, bend, and flex to allow unrestricted movement through a dynamic range of motion.
Protective covers are available in various materials and types. They can be polymer-based, metal, or fabric depending on the requirements of the application.
What factors should be considered when choosing a protective way cover?
Motion requirements, operating environment, and space restrictions are reviewed for every way cover application.
Tell your protective cover manufacturer about your application requirements such as:
For help selecting the right cover, a local Dynatect Rep can assist in measuring the cover, making recommendations, showing samples, and assisting in your quote request. Dynatect provides quote request forms to simplify the process of receiving a quote.
Dynatect offers the largest protective cover selection in North America (manufacturers of Gortite® brand covers). View Protective Cover Products
Bellows protect hydraulic cylinders, ball screws, machine ways, and other valuable components from chips, abrasives, coolants and oils. Download our guide to bellows in case you ever need to replace a cover.
Bellows 101 (PDF)
In addition to bellows covers, Dynatect manufactures:
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