Machine Tool Protection

Machine Way Covers

Dynatect’s protective covers for machine ways, rails, and ball screws come in all forms and sizes. Way covers protect moving machine parts and help guard against mechanical pinch points. There are flexible way cover designs that can roll-up, bend, and flex to allow unrestricted movement through a dynamic range of motion.

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With over 75 years of experience in manufacturing machine way covers, we have the expertise to provide reliable and effective protection for your equipment.

The Purpose of Machine Way Covers

Machine tool processes, involving fluids and generating particulate matter, demand protection of actuating mechanisms while ensuring unhindered movement. Static protective enclosures are often impractical due to the proximity of moving parts.

Way covers are protective shields used to guard machine ways, guides, and linear rails from dust, chips, coolant, and other contaminants. They help to extend the lifespan and efficiency of machinery by preventing damage to critical components.

Way Cover Design Considerations

What factors should be considered when choosing a protective way cover?

Motion requirements, operating environment, and space restrictions are reviewed for every way cover application.

Tell your protective cover manufacturer about your application requirements such as:

• Temperature conditions including ambient temperature and nearby heat sources
• Exposure to environmental threats such as dust, oils, acid, coolant, weld spatter, etc
• The speed (velocity and acceleration) of the cover and frequency of cycle
• Vacuum or pressure conditions
• Load-support requirements (e.g., walk-on surface for inspection or maintenance, heavy chip load, or protection from dropped tools)
• Orientation of cover travel (horizontal, vertical, cross rail/frontal, ceiling/roof cover)

For help selecting the right cover, a local Dynatect Rep can assist in measuring the cover, making recommendations, showing samples, and assisting in your quote request. Dynatect provides quote request forms to simplify the process of receiving a quote.

Dynatect offers the largest protective cover selection in North America (manufacturers of Gortite® brand covers).

One way to keep your sewing machine running well is to cover it. Most machines come with some sort of cover, but these are either made of flimsy plastic or some sort of hard cover.

What you really need is a soft cover that perfectly fits your machine and allows you to easily cover it after each use.

Since purchasing my new Juki TLQ I’ve been thinking about making a sewing machine cover. Actually, I’ve been wanting to make a trio of matching covers for all three of my machines that sit out.

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With that in mind, I’ve collected a few sewing machine covers from around the web that I think have tons of potential.

A couple of these patterns can be purchased, but most are free on the web.

Patterns to Purchase

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1. A Simple Quilted Cover

This is a purchased pattern available on Craftsy. I chose it because it includes quilting and a bias binding. I think this style would look nice in any sewing room.

2. Vintage Caravan Sewing Machine Cover

This Etsy pattern falls under the category of too cute for words. This could be very cute if you have more than one machine that sits out. Imagine the possibilities.

Free Patterns

1. Sewing Machine Cozy

This simple tutorial doesn’t require any special skills and is easy to follow. I especially love the fabric she has chosen and the side pocket is a nice touch.

2. Cover with Decorative Stitches

Break out the decorative stitches on your machine and create a masterpiece. This pattern includes several storage pockets, two loops at the sides, and a handle on top. Removing and storing the cover would be a snap.

3. Undercover Maker Mat

This machine cover does double duty. By day it keeps your sewing utensils organized and close by. When you’re done sewing, it becomes a cover. Very clever, indeed.

Bonus: Serger Cover

This serger cover pattern is one I created years and years ago. I still use it. It follows the drape and tie method and is very easy to whip off and back on. Not my best work, I was just beginning to experiment with quilting. Obviously, I have learned a lot since making this cover.

Choose a cover style that suits you and then make something fun and unique. Your sewing machine will thank you.

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