triflex® R cable retraction systems for multi-axis robots

triflex® R cable retraction systems guide the cable carrier to prevent loops in the robot’s work area. igus® offers a pneumatic retraction system with a continuously adjusting retraction force for the TRC, TRE and TRCF series; a space-saving modular retraction system for the TRC and TRE series; a linear retraction system for the TRC, TRE and TRCF series that’s made for welding, riveting and assembly robots; and a cost-effective retraction system for the TRC and TRE series that’s made for robots with small to medium load capacities.

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Linear cable management retraction system for welding, riveting and nailing robots

• Available for triflex® sizes from 60-125 – all to be mounted on one system
• Shorter cable lengths, because there is no deflection
• More cost-effective
• Space-saving design
• Less deflection points, greater process reliability for laser light cables and supply hoses

Cost-effective retraction system for small robots to prevent

• Responds extremely quickly, even with highly dynamic robot programs
• Low additional load on the robot does not affect its handling capacity
• Universally adjustable assembly consoles
• Maintenance and self-lubricating igus® drylin® W linear unit
• For maximum degrees of freedom
• Plenty of clearance for the programmer
• For cable diameters up to 15 mm

Pneumatic, intelligent retraction system – avoid loops on the robot’s wrist

• Even larger triflex® R e-chains® can be guided safely up to ø 125 mm
• Adjustable, variable pull-back force made possible by a pressure control valve
• Virtually constant power flow over the complete travel, even with heavy fillings.
• Limit position can be monitored, therefore avoiding significant damage during failures.
• Larger pull-back forces for RS system
• Mounting options for numerous robot types and manufacturers with adapter consoles
• Typical applications: Axis 3-6 on industrial robots
• Hardly any energy consumption due to integrated air reservoir

Compact, universal modular system for all motions on industrial robots

• Installation advantages: triflex® R can be extended or shortened, chain link by chain link
• Easy to fill from the outside (TRE)
• Fixed bending radius stop to prevent "cable stress"
• High torsionability, up to 360° (TRC.70)
• Free from getting stuck in the interfering edges (TRC)
• High tensile strength thanks to the ball-socket connection (trailer principle)
• Maintenance-free, without lubrication
• No elaborate guide required