Design Capabilities
​At ZS Auto Parts, we have a team of experienced engineers ready to turn your needs into a machinable design.
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Our engineers are proficient in various detailing programs such as:
Pro/e
AutoCAD
CATIA
Abaqus
UG
ProCam
Solidworks
And
More
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​Structural Design
​The corrugated structure of the Bellows is determined by the client according to the specific needs of the project. The following are two common corrugation shapes and their associated characteristics.
Arc-shaped Corrugation
​Special Advantages
- Fatigue Resistance
- Suitable for low hardness materials
​Disadvantages
- More prone to collapse and deform at maximum stretch
- Approx 30% higher material cost compared to high hardness material applications.
Typical Applications
- Japanese cars
​Flat-shaped Corrugation
Special Advantages
- Pull Resistance, will not collapse at max stretch
- Easily adjustable dimensions and specs.
- Suitable for high hardness materials
- Light weight
Disadvantages
- Less durability than Arc
- Less Tensile/Compressive force than Arc
​Structural Applications
- European and American cars
​Arc-Shaped Corrugation
Stress Distribution
​Compression: 76.5mm
Angle: 0 degrees
Materials Used
Our Bellows are composed of a type of high quality thermoplastic elastomer.
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Characteristics:
- Withstands high impact and fatigue
- Resists tearing and friction
- Maintains high flexibility at low temperatures
- Resists chemicals, oils, solvents, and weather
- Recyclable
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Our rubber formula and lab set up also takes inspiration from common plastic production, which streamlines and economizes our production line without any sacrifices in material performance whatsoever.
Images: Synthetic rubber raw materials