When a cylinder is in an extended position, the rod is fully exposed and vulnerable to damage. The smallest bit of damage to the cylinder rod could be the source of a costly repair. Therefore, we sought out to find a way to reduce this vulnerability, extending the service life of the cylinder and reducing our customers’ costs.
Callcott & Downey Engineering are now able to supply protective bellows made from Moulded Rubber to suit your Tramp Cylinders.
These bellows are resistant to temperatures of over 180 °C and form a much tighter seal on the cylinder than other materials. This significantly reduces the amount of dust attracted to an oil covered, extended rod and helps reduce wear on the wiper seal.
Moulded Rubber Bellows are currently available to suit the following tramp cylinders:
