Assembly instructions triflex® RSP

Mounting with adapter plate

The triflex® RSP system requires a mounting adapter for most robot models. triflex® RSP systems can be mounted to some Kuka robots with an adapter.
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Mount Adapter plate

Assemble adapter plate (1) onto axis 3 of the robot
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Mount the triflex® RSP system

Assemble the igus® RSP system directly onto a) the adapter plate (1) or b) directly onto your robot if an adapter plate is not needed.
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Mount the "tennis racket"

Mount the "tennis racket" (2) on axis 6 of the robot and then the adjustable triflex® R mounting bracket to the shaft (3)
Note: Mounting bracket will be delivered as a complete assembled set.

Adjust length

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Install triflex® R E-Chain®

Fit your triflex® R E-Chain® into the  RSP system 
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Adjust the length

Adjust the length of triflex® R chain and attach it to the fixed point of the RSP system and at the moving end at axis 6.
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Align

Note: for triflex® TRE only. Please install lock clips at all fixed bracket locations

Pressure compensation

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Adjust tennis racket

The tennis racket and axis 6 bracket can be adjusted in several angles to suit the robot motion.
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Connect the pressure equalizing unit

Connect the supplied 1m hose (red) to the RSP unit. The other line is your air supply (green) and is attached to your compressed air system.
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Adjust air pressure

Adjust air pressure using pressure reducing valve. The correct pressure is between 2 (29 PSI) and 4 bar (87 PSI).
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Optimal setting

For the most accurate pressure setting fill the triflex® R with cables and hoses and run the robot in a vertical position with axis 6 downwards.

Increase the air pressure until the wheel returns to the home position (F).

Take note of the pressure required to return the wheel to the home position. This setting is the maximum force required and should not be increased.

triflex® RS troubleshooting guide

ProblemSolution
RSP System does not have enough tension to retract the dresspack
  • The air pressure is too low. Remove the air from the system and repeat step 8, 9 & 10 from the install manual
RSP System has too much tension and the triflex® R is breaking
  • The air pressure is too high. Remove the air from the system and repeat step 8, 9 & 10 from the install manual

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®