Protective Bellows | McMaster-Carr

	ID ID

	Shape Shape


Round	Flat

Tapered Round	Rectangle

Tapered Rectangle

	Extended Length Extended Length

100" or greater

	Protects Against Protects Against

Hydraulic Fluid

Welding Spatter

	End Style End Style

	Flange
	Cuff

	Material Material

	Flexibility Flexibility


Very Flexible	Flexible

Rigid

	Outside Width Outside Width

	Retracted Length Retracted Length

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 200° F

200° to 249° F

250° to 299° F

300° to 399° F

400° F or greater

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	Material Thickness Material Thickness

	Color Color

	Black
	Gray
	Yellow/Black
	Off-White
	Orange

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Construction Construction

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Finish Finish

Neoprene Coated

Melamine Coated

Neoprene/Nylon Coated

Silicone Coated

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Cuff Length Cuff Length

	Outside Height Outside Height

	Inside Width Inside Width

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Bellows

Light Duty Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Thinner than other round bellows with cuff ends, these flexible bellows are meant for light duty applications.

Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

These thick, rigid bellows provide excellent durability.

Food Industry Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Made of FDA listed materials, these rigid bellows are suitable for food and beverage applications.

Create-Your-Own Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Add cuff inserts to these flexible bellows for a custom fit.

Highly Compressible Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Suitable for tight spaces, these highly compressible bellows have sealed seams to keep contaminants out.

Breathable Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Breathable Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Sewn seams let these bellows breathe, so they retract quickly in fast-cycling applications.

Breathable Round Bellows with Flange Ends

High-Temperature Breathable
Round Bellows with Flange Ends

These fiberglass bellows withstand temperatures up to 450° F—about twice as much as standard breathable round bellows with flange ends. They also protect against flames and sparks.

Wear-Resistant Breathable
Round Bellows with Flange Ends

Made of Kevlar, these are the most durable breathable round bellows with flange ends. They also protect against sparks and weld spatter.

Breathable Wraparound Round
Bellows with Flange Ends

No need to disassemble equipment—these bellows wrap around moving parts. Sewn seams let them breathe, so they retract quickly in fast-cycling applications.

Create-Your-Own Round Bellows with Flange Ends

Interlock bellows, mounting flanges, and links to create a custom-length bellows. These molded bellows are airtight to keep contaminants out.

Round Bellows with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp and screw mount the flange end.

Flat Bellows

Guard flat moving surfaces on machinery.

High-Temperature Flat Bellows

These bellows withstand temperatures up to 500° F—more than twice as much as standard flat bellows.

Three-Sided Flat Bellows

Three-Sided Flat Bellows

Slide these bellows over flat moving surfaces on machinery, such as guideways.

Roll-Up Covers

Roll-Up Covers

Similar to a window shade, pull these covers out to protect surfaces and equipment in tight spaces.

Tapered Round Bellows with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp, and screw mount the flange end.

Tapered Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Tapered Round Bellows with Cuff Ends

Secure the cuff ends with hose clamps.

Tapered Rectangular Bellows
with Cuff End and Flange End

Tapered Rectangular Bellows with Cuff End and Flange End

Attach the cuff end with a hose clamp, and screw mount the flange end.

Metal Telescoping Bellows

Made of coiled spring steel, these bellows protect equipment from hot and sharp chips.

Rectangular Bellows

Rectangular Bellows

Slide these bellows over square rods and shafts.

Guide Rail Bellows

Also known as linear way covers, these bellows install on guide rails to protect the rails as carriages move across them.

Bridgeport Machine Bellows

Bridgeport Machine Bellows

Guard 9" and 12" travel Bridgeport milling machines by covering their rear knee/upper column and front knee.

Lift Table Bellows

Lift Table Bellows

Also known as lift table skirts, these bellows cover the working parts at the base of a lift table.

Hydraulic Cylinder Bellows

Slip these bellows over hydraulic cylinder rods to keep them free from debris for a long service life.

Die Set Bellows

Secure these bellows to punch presses to prolong the life of their die sets.

Gas Spring Bellows

Install these bellows over gas springs to protect their piston rods.

Joint Covers

U-Joint Covers

U-Joint Covers

Protect U-joints to keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Ball Joint Rod End Covers

Ball Joint Rod End Covers

Shield ball joint rod ends to keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Ball Joint Linkage Covers

Ball Joint Linkage Covers

Enclose ball joint linkages to keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Seal Protectors

Seal Protectors

Slide or zip these protectors around shocks and other moving parts to keep debris out of their seals.

Gas Spring Seal Protectors

Gas Spring Seal Protectors

Slide these protectors over gas springs to keep debris out of their seals.

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