The protective barrier is constructed from a wide range of material with 23oz vinyl being the most common in industrial applications.
The purpose of the lift table bellows is to keep the operator's hands and feet from getting inside of the lifter where they could be pinched.
This protective cover can prevent the ingress of abrasive dust particles, dirt, and other common contaminants from prematurely wearing out precision machine parts.
Thereby, this reduces expensive downtime and loss of vital machine accuracy and up time.
In the United States, in some instances, the U.S. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that bellows be installed on all moving equipment to protect nearby operators and associates.