igus® System triflex® R - motion control in all axis

Details of working principle

Cables and hoses can simply be pressed into the chain using your thumb. This cuts assembly time by up to 80%.

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Assembly time: Insertion of 2 cables Ø 6 and 10 mm (we will gladly provide you with details about these and many other tests)

Application example

A host of triflex® R e-chains® on a CNC multi-spindle lathe. Fast cable assembly due to the "easy" mechanism

Details of working principle

Due to the special trailer mechanism, the triflex® R can absorb high tensile forces.

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Tensile force test with TRE.100.145 in the igus® lab: 3846 N of tensile force

Application example

High accelerations and direction changes are typical for robot motions. The links stay together due to the igus® trailer mechanism.

Details of working principle

All triflex® R types are rated with a defined minimum bending radius. This ensures that neither cables nor hoses are excessively pinched and damaged as a result. This increases the application's operational reliability and the service life of cables and hoses.

igus® tested

Testing of the maximum breaking strength in the radius. Min. 217 N load at the extreme radius stop dog, e.g. for a TRC.40.058

Application example

Smallest robot dimensions also call for the tightest motion control radii on cables. triflex® protects cables and hoses due to defined minimum bending radii

Details of working principle

Each triflex® R chain link has a torsion stop of approx. +/-10°. This distributes the torsion that occurs in robot applications across the entire chain length and increases the service life of hoses and cables.

igus® tested

The igus® lab conducts torsion tests on triflex® R and cables, during which the triflex® R is twisted and "rolled up"

Application example

Tight twisting and torsion motions occur specifically on the robot head. In this case, the triflex® R limits the twisting of cables with the defined torsion stop, and distributes the twisting over a greater length. This increases the service life of hoses and cables.

Details of working principle

The TRC configuration - "C" for closed - is an enclosed 3D chain version. This version is chip-proof and protects cables and hoses against damaging media.

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We use special chip drums to conduct tightness tests on many igus® e-tubes. By using defined chips (quantity and type), we are able to make reliable statements for motion control applications.

Application example

Significant dust and dirt loads on a palletising robot in a tile factory. triflex® R e-chains® not only need to be tight, but also resistant against abrasive dust.

Details of working principle

Outside bending radius stop dogs provide max. radius stability, and reliably protect cables and hoses.

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We also test the durability of outside stop dogs in the igus® lab

Application example

In order to protect cables from pinching and to keep the interior space free of interference edges, bending radius stop dogs are located on the outside and must also be extremely rugged.

Details of working principle

Because of its modular design, the triflex® R can be extended and shortened on-demand. This provides maximum flexibility for any installation.

igus® tested

No cutting of steel ropes, springs, or the like. An injection moulded part, therefore extended and shortened "on demand".

Application example

As is the case on conventional igus® e-chains®, triflex® R e-chains® can be extended/shortened at "any" location

Details of working principle

The TRE + TRC versions are also available in "conductive" materials for ESD or EX applications. Proven in a host of applications. Products comply with Atex Zone II 2GD

igus® tested

Even after 500,000 cycles, the electrical resistance is still 70 MOhm on the Series TRC.40.058.0.ESD tested here.

Application example

A variety of requirements are the focus in many industrial applications. This ranges from EX protection to cleanroom compatibility

Details of working principle

The TRE/TRC version is suited for demanding robot applications. They have proven themselves in rough environments for years.

igus® tested

The impact-resistance of a triflex® R filled with cables is tested in spin tests

Application example

In addition to igus® triflex® TRE, other e-chains® (E2/000, E4.1) and drylin® linear guides (drylin® W) are installed in this plasma cutter.

Details of working principle

Mounting brackets with strain relief tiewrap plates are available for easy assembly. This allows cables and hoses to be quickly and conveniently strain relieved with cable tie wraps. The mounting brackets are opened and closed by hand.

igus® tested

Tensile strength testing on igus® tiewrap plates with cable tie

Application example

Reliably strain relieved, and optimally mounted on the robot due to the extension link.

Details of working principle

By using the mounting bracket as an extension link, triflex® R e-chains® can be secured/strain relieved at any location.

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Retention strength of the extension link

Application example

Reliably strain relieved, and optimally mounted on the robot due to the extension link.

Details of working principle

igus® QuickRobot is a configuration tool for robot energy supply systems. With only a few clicks, the matching configuration can be selected for 79 robot models.

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Application example

Ordering directly online or with the parts list.

Details of working principle

Approx. 100 different CFRobot cables are available from stock without cutting charges and minimum quantities. We also supply fully harnessed with connectors, or as a complete, ready to install readychain® system.

igus® tested

All chainflex® ROBOT cables in a triflex® R energy supply system are twisted at least 3 million times with a fixed point clearance of 1 m and a torsion of ±180°.

Application example

Highly flexible triflex® R robot e-chain® and the matching, long-lasting chainflex® CF.Robot torsion cables