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triflex® RS installation guide

for TRC and TRE system

Mount the pre-assembled triflex® RS on the robot.

Mounting without triflex® RS adapter click to enlarge

Mounting without triflex® RS adapter

Mount the triflex® RS directly to the robot if the hole pattern is identical to that of the robot.
Mounting with triflex® RS adapter click to enlarge

Mounting with triflex® RS adapter

If the triflex® RS hole pattern is different to that of the robot, install the mounting adapter first to the robot and then the RS system to the mounting adapter.
Mount moving end of triflex® R chain and adjust length. click to enlarge

Mount moving end

Mount moving end of triflex® R chain and adjust length.

Install mounting bracket with strain relief on the moving end

Standard bracket click to enlarge

Standard bracket

End of arm bracket with tiewrap teeth for strain relief.
Heavy duty bracket click to enlarge

Heavy duty bracket

End of arm bracket with CFX for strain relief.
Mount protectors for projecting edges click to enlarge

Optional:

Mount protectors for projecting edges

triflex® RS troubleshooting guide

ProblemSolution 
Fiber rods are damaged
  • Ensure that there are five links exposed at the fixed end bracket
  • Confirm that the fiber rods are installed in a vertical position
  • Confirm that the “stroke limiting” protector inside the RS system is installed in the correct position. Stickers indicating its position are installed at the factory
 
RS System is not retracting completely
  • Confirm that the fiber rods are intact
  • Check to see that the “tension” protector at the exit of the pass-through bracket is installed in the correct position. Stickers indicating its position are installed at the factory

Discuss your project with a triflex® R expert

We can assist you with a turnkey, fully assembled solutions or answer any questions you may have with a custom project. 

David Sandiland
Robotics Sales Manager - North America
(705) 313-2574
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Overview of Assembly Instructions for igus® e-chains®

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