Robotics News 2022

TRX | from design study to test product

triflex® R retraction system in size 50

triflex® R fibre-rod in size 30

Tech up

• Lightweight
• For safe guidance of cables and hoses on the robot
• Space-saving
• Can be adapted to any application

Cost down

• Save assembly time: simple, fast and tool-free assembly (ReBeL®)
• Components individually interchangeable

Proof

• Online configurator
• Low Cost Automation Homepage

Sustainability

• No lubricants necessary
• Parts are reusable
• igus® has been an investor in Mura
  Technology from the very beginning and is advancing chemical recycling. From plastic waste to crude oil in 20 minutes:
  igus.eu/hydroprs
• Have your energy chain recycled at the end of its life cycle with the igus® Chainge® recycling program. No matter from which
  manufacturer: chainge.igus.eu

• Closes the gap between sizes 40 and 60
• Particularly suitable for applications with a high level of dirt
• The energy chain is available as an enclosed tube (TRC) or a variant that can be filled externally (TRE)

Tech up

• Modular design
• Dirt-resistant / tough
• Retraction distance up to 460mm
• Compatible with all existing triflex® R adapters
• With cover (optional)
• Available as a enclosed (TRC) or easy (TRE) design

Cost down

• Low purchase price
• Low maintenance
• Quick assembly
• Cost-effective in case of repair (quick and easy replacement of individual components is possible)

Proof

• A system solution proven and tested in thousands of applications
• Example of an application of an RS system in welding technology
• Example application of an RS system in body shop

Sustainability

• No lubricants necessary
• Parts are reusable
• Have your energy chain recycled at the end of its life cycle with the igus® Chainge® recycling program. No matter from which
  manufacturer: chainge.igus.eu

• Now also for the smallest triflex R chain size
• Ideal for applications with cobots
• Directional pretension from 300mm to 800mm

Tech up

• Directed pretension
• Module length up to 800mm
• Lightweight, therefore ideal for robots with low
  payloads
• Contactless energy supply possible on the robot, therefore low wear

Cost down

• Low purchase price
• Low maintenance
• Quick assembly
• Cost-effective in case of repair (quick and easy replacement of individual components is possible)

Proof

• A system solution proven and tested in thousands of applications
• Example of an application of a fibre-rod in the automotive industry
• Example of an application of a fibre-rod in the field of milling

• Fibre-rod on cobot

Sustainability

• No lubricants necessary
• Parts are reusable
• Have your energy chain recycled at the end of its life cycle with the igus® Chainge® recycling program. No matter from which
  manufacturer: chainge.igus.eu