Slideway protectors (FBS)Robust and incredibly fast

Slideways on machines need reliable protection against external contamination. innoFlex® slideway protectors (FBS) cover these sensitive machine parts flexibly and follow the linear motion of the slideway – even during extremely dynamic, high-speed processing.

And machine operators are well protected from injury at the same time.

The design

innoFlex® slideway protectors are made of highly resilient, coated special fabric. CNC-manufactured support frames in each fold give the cover reliable stability. The frames can be thermally bonded, welded or sewn to the covering fabric, depending on requirements. Geometrically shaped guide frames reliably prevent any possible lifting from the slideway. Even at high processing speeds, our frame-supported slideway protectors run smoothly and without deviation.

innoFlex® slideway protectors are available with pleat depths of 10 to 50 mm (in 5 mm increments). Specially designed sizes can also be arranged. Slideway protectors are available in a broad range of shapes and sizes – and can be installed in any position: horizontally, vertically, diagonally or even upside down.

innoFlex® supplies its slideway protectors ready for installation with metal flange or Velcro fastenings. On request, customer-specific hole patterns can also be incorporated.

The protective functions

innoFlex® slideway protectors safeguard machine parts from …

Dirt and dust
Wood and metal chips
Water
Oil and grease
Cooling emulsions
Welding spatter
Grinding sparks

… and people from injuries

Special design: the folding toe guard

lange Lebensdauer auch bei dynamischen Belastungen
effektiver Schutz ohne Beeinträchtigung der Maschinenbewegung
wartungsarm durch durchdachtes Design und langlebige Materialien

If machine components only need to be protected from one side, the innoFlex® folding toe guard offers you a cost-effective alternative to the multi-sided slideway protectors. innoFlex® folding toe guards are available

Without support frame for simple, extremely light covers with small block dimensions
As a stable design with support frame

Folding toe guards tend to bulge when folded and should be guided by the customer, e.g. via a U-profile.

Reasons to choose slideway protectors from innoFlex®:

Excellent dimensional stability, even under heavy loads
In addition to the U-shaped version, slanting designs are also available
Precision support frame, CNC-manufactured
Runs optimally, even for dynamic, high-speed processing
Smooth running due to noise-reducing sliding components (optional)
Highly tear-resistant fabric
Precision folding

Very thin materials available on request for low speeds and to reduce weight
Special equipment for extreme loads available
Suitable for ambient temperatures from –15 °C to +60 °C
Water- and dustproof (except sewn versions)
Customised mounting
Easy to install
Maintenance-free

Product details

Material

To provide you with the best possible solution for your specific application, innoFlex® offers you a particularly broad range of materials for slideway protectors. After thoroughly analysing your requirements, we will work together with you to find the optimum material – and therefore the best slideway protectors for your application.

Slideway protectors — Material overview		Polyester fabric with black PU coating	Polyester fabric with black PU coating	Polyester fabric with black PU coating	Polyester fabric with black PU and PTFE coating	Aramid fabric coated with black PU	Polyester fabric coated with black PVC
Abbreviation		PPU02	PPU04s	PPU04w	PUT03	NPU03	PVC04
Material number		660	670	680	690	730	740
Material thickness		0.2	0.34	0.34	0.35	0.33	0.35
Mechanical properties at room temperature	Frictional strength / N / 50 mm / DIN EN ISO 1421	800	2000	2000	1500	700	1500
	Friction elongation / % / DIN EN ISO 1421	18	18	18	–	30	12
	Bending stiffness / cN / DIN 53121	5 to 15	22	14	20-45	100	10
	Water column / mm water column / DIN EN 20811	2000	2000	2000	2000	500	2000
	Buckling resistance Bally / Tours / DIN 53351	40000	55000	46000	25000	40000	40000
Thermal behaviour	Cold-flexible up to °C (only applies to the cover material)	-20°C	-20°C	-20°C	-20°C	-20°C	-20°C
Thermal behaviour	Max. Continuous use temperature in °C (only applies to the cover material)	90°C	90°C	90°C	100°C	180°C	60°C
Resistance to	Dust
	Liquid-tight
	Water resistant
	resistant to cooling
	Chemical resistant
	flame retardant
	chip-resistant
	Resistant to welding and splashes
max. application range for all materials due to the standard		Assessment:	Very good	Good	Satisfactory	Adequate	Insufficient
Heating frame (PVC) at max. 60°C

Please note
If you are unable to find the right material for your specific application, just speak to one of our applications technicians.
We will be happy to provide you with expert individual assistance.

Connections and accessories

In order to integrate the new slideway protectors in your application in a functionally reliable manner, innoFlex® offers you a wide range of connections and accessories. Just speak to our technicians about your specific application. Together we will find the ideal connections and accessories for your slideway protectors.