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Robot cables and cable management
Designed specifically for robotic or multi-axis applications
What is a robot cable?
The complex movements in industrial applications demand twistable and/or three-dimensionally moving cables with a long service life. For example, a movable robot arm generates high bending, centrifugal and torsion forces in a robot cable. The chainflex® robot cables have been specifically designed and tested for this requirement.
A wide selection of twistable chainflex® CFROBOT cables are available, such as shielded single cores, motor cables, servo cables, measuring system cables, bus cables and hybrid and control cables. In contrast to conventionally constructed copper shields with braiding, the CFROBOT generally uses a torsion-resistant, tinned copper shield stranding.
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These set lengths from the standard range maintain the same quality as the rest of our chainflex® cables and are backed by a 4-year guarantee.
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What is a robot cable?
A robot cable is a specialised cable designed by igus® for use in robotic applications. igus® robot cables are designed to withstand harsh environments and constant robotic movement and are often subject to extreme temperatures, vibrations, and other stresses. There is a variety of types and configurations, including power cables, signal cables, and data cables. Sheilded cables can be offered to provide additional protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). Some robot cables are also designed to withstand torsion, the twisting or rotating motion that occurs when a robot moves its joints or rotates its end effector. This twisting motion can damage traditional cables, leading to downtime and costly repairs. However, igus® robot cables are designed to withstand torsion and maintain their performance even under these adverse conditions. Made with specialised materials and construction techniques that allow them to flex and twist without damaging, the robot can continue to operate smoothly and efficiently, even during complex movements.
chainflex® robot cable options
How does igus® robot cable management and robot
cables work together?
igus® robot cables and robot cable management work together to provide a reliable and efficient solution for managing cables in robotic applications. Known as CFROBOT, the robot cables are designed to withstand the harsh environments and torsional applications of robots, while 3D robot cable management systems ensure that cables are organised and protected from damage. The robot cable management series triflex® R uses a series of flexible plastic components that can be easily assembled and customised to fit the specific needs of the robot. This allows for a clean and organised cable routing system that reduces the risk of cable damage and improves the overall systems performance. Together, CFROBOT cables and 3D robot cable management provides a comprehensive solution for managing cables in robotic applications.
Special structure and specifications of a chainflex® robot cable
Cores, stranded structure, shields and jacket materials must compensate for high alternating bending loads as well as cable diameter changes due to torsional movements. Filling elements are used which can absorb occurring forces such as torsions. For this purpose, PTFE elements and rayon threads are installed. This "mechanical stress" differs greatly between cables in a linear e-chain® system and a cable subjected to bending, torsional and centrifugal forces. This cannot usually be determined in advance. The igus® Torsion Test Standard was developed for this purpose. This standard allows a reproducible assessment based on meaningful test results. All CFROBOT cables with a fixed end distance of one metre are twisted at least 5 million times.
What is triflex® R?
triflex® R is a cable management system designed by igus® for use in robotic applications. The system consists of a series of flexible plastic components that are easily assembled and customised to fit the specific needs of the robot. triflex® R allows for a clean and organised cable routing system that reduces the risk of cable damage and improves overall performance. triflex® R is highly flexible, allowing for unrestricted robotic movement whilst maintaining cable protection, and it’s available in a variety of sizes and configurations to fit a range of robotic applications. The system is also easy to install and maintain, with quickly and easily replaceable components. triflex® R provides a reliable and efficient solution for managing cables in robotic applications, improving system performance and reducing downtime.
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triflex® R readychain® robot hose package
In production plants, high durability of components and the lowest possible downtime are the priority. With a triflex® R readychain® robot dress pack, both are combined and optimised. We develop a customised dress pack system, consisting of triflex® R, chainflex® and igus® connectors:
- Eliminate storage costs for cables, e-chains® and connectors
- Cut lead times by half
- Flexible response to order fluctuations
- Minimise your machine downtime
- Reduce the number of subcontractors and related orders
chainflex® cables for demanding robot applications
Wandres GmbH specialises in the development and production of brushing and air cleaning systems. The safe and careful removal of dust, fibres and the smallest particles on surfaces is a prerequisite for many production processes in order to produce high-quality products. In order to protect the 6-axis robots from mechanical damage, the robot cables were equipped with factory-supplied protective hoses. However, these could not stand the continuous operation and are permanently torn or frayed, causing the whole test facility to come to a standstill.
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