Air bellows are critical components in many industrial systems. Understanding how to calculate their stiffness is key to performance. Whether we’re dealing with vibration isolation, actuation, or load support, stiffness defines how the air bellow responds under force. At a nominal…
Calculating air spring load at various pressures | Tevema
Understanding how to calculate air spring load at different pressures is essential for ensuring reliable and efficient performance in industrial applications. When we adjust the internal pressure of our air bellows, we directly influence their capacity to bear loads and control…
The effect of air pressure on air bellows height and performance
Understanding how air pressure influences the height and performance of air bellows is critical in optimizing industrial systems. We work with various configurations where pressure variation is inevitable. These changes directly impact the operational height, isolation capability, and actuator function of…
Safety precautions when operating air springs at high pressures
Operating air springs at high pressures demands a high level of engineering awareness and procedural care. At Tevema, we prioritize precision and durability, but also emphasize the safety protocols essential for ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. In this article, we’ll…
How to identify and replace worn-out air bellows properly
In our day-to-day engineering practice, we’ve seen how worn-out air bellows can silently compromise the performance of industrial systems. Left unchecked, a single damaged rubber bellow can jeopardize load stability, vibration isolation, or actuating precision. Our goal in this guide is…
The impact of air bellows on enhancing bicycle suspension systems
Bicycle frames often experience complex movements, especially in full-suspension or articulated systems. Traditional actuators are limited by their rigidity, creating stress points in the frame. In contrast, air bellows tolerate lateral misalignments up to 30 mm and angular deviations up to…
Air bellows in consumer products for high-performance systems
Air bellows in consumer products have transformed the way we approach flexibility, vibration damping, and motion control in modern engineering. At Tevema, we specialize in designing and manufacturing high-performance rubber-metal air bellows engineered for precision and durability. In this article, we…
How to select the right air bellows for vibration isolation
Selecting the appropriate air bellows for vibration isolation is essential for maximizing system performance and longevity. In our engineering practice, we focus on identifying the right air bellows configuration by examining pressure requirements, material compatibility, vibration frequency, and mounting conditions. Each…
Air bellows in solar panel tracking systems: How they help
Air bellows in solar panel tracking systems offer excellent force control and vibration isolation under changing load conditions. They achieve this without the mechanical complexity of traditional actuators. These bellows support motion ranges up to 400 mm while maintaining consistent output…
What causes air bellows to rupture and how to prevent it
Pressure fatigue due to repeated cycling One primary cause of what causes air bellows to rupture is excessive pressure cycling under dynamic loads. Standard bellows operate safely up to 8 bar, but many systems unintentionally exceed this. High loads combined with…