triflex® RSEL & RSSL

Assembly Instructions

RSE linear retraction system

Remove mounting feet
Remove mounting feet

Remove mounting feet

RSE support bracket
RSE support bracket

RSE support bracket

  • Mount the support bracket to the underside of the RSE linear system on either side.
  • Mount the support bracket in the middle of the RSE. (support bracket not available for the 40mm and 50mm size
Mounting adapter
Mounting adapter

Mounting adapter

  • Each robot model uses a different mounting adapter.
  • Fasten mounting feet and adapter together.
  • Install the mounting adapter on the robot.
Retraction system installation
Retraction system installation

Retraction system installation

  • Bolts need to be tightened
Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation
Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation

Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation

  • Tennis rackets available for most robot models.
  • Bolts need to be tightened uniformly.
  • Can be mounted in any direction.
Axis 6 bracket installation
Axis 6 bracket installation

Axis 6 bracket installation

RSE Linear Cable Install
RSE Linear Cable Install

Cable installation

  • Easy cable installation possible with triflex® TRE and TRCF only.
  • If using TRC, cables will need to be fished through individually
Install locking clips
Install locking clips

Install locking clips

  • triflex® TRE only - install locking clips at each fixed bracket position
  • Ball end of triflex® R at the EOAT (End of arm tooling)
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rse-linear-9

Install triflex® R

  • Install triflex® R in axis 6 mounting bracket first.
  • Make sure triflex® R is not twisted.
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rse-linear-10

Installing CFX clamps

  • Install CFX clamps to secure cables.
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rse-linear-11

Installing protectors

  • To pretension the system, pull the triflex® forward two links and install a protector at the exit of the moving end.
  • For quick release protectors, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart
Installing protectors
Installing protectors

Installing protectors

  • Install protectors where triflex® R makes contact with the robot.

triflex® RSE linear troubleshooting guide

  • Install RSE support bracket at midpoint of RSE rail

  • Install more triflex® R outside the RSE System. The motion of the robot is greater than the available travel of the RSE System
  • Ensure the bands have tension
  • Confirm that the system is free of debris
  • Reduce the length of triflex® R outside the RSE System
  • Pull the system forward two links and install a protector at the exit of the pass-through bracket thereby creating a stop

Contact Us

Questions or product information? Please contact:

David Sandiland
David Sandiland

Robotics and Automotive Industry Sales Manager

+1 705 313 2574Contact an Expert

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