triflex® RSE energy chain retraction system for industrial robots from igus®
igus® has developed a lightweight and effective retraction system for feeding tubes for rivets and screws on industrial high-speed assembly robots. Called triflex® RSE, the new system prevents looping of the energy chain as it moves, preventing tube blockages from occurring which may ultimately lead to unplanned and costly machine downtime.
“Industrial robots no longer just require electrical and pneumatic lines, but often have feed hoses for bolts, rivets or screws,” said Justin Leonard, director, igus®. “When robotic arms are moving at high speeds, tight bends or hanging loops can sometimes cause problems; if the energy chain falls below the minimum permissible bending radius of the supply hoses the worst case scenario is that a rivet or screw may get stuck, which then leads to a plant standstill.”
Through its smooth, linear travel, the triflex® RSE retraction system offers an efficient and cost-effective solution that requires no spring rods or deflecting rollers. The lightweight system is based on the proven and maintenance-free drylin linear guide, which transports the chain for travels of up to 600mm – heavy-duty elastic bands pull the extended chain back automatically to prevent loops forming.
The retraction system is designed for closed or openabletriflex®R energy chain models TRC, TRE and TRCF, and are available in a range of sizes measuring from 60 to 125mm in diameter. They are locked by means of a connecting element and a linear slide, which in turn can be connected by adjustable fastening plates to integrate with a variety of robot types.
“Because the triflex®RSE enables the energy chain to connect directly to the robot, no unnecessary loops are needed, which reduces chain length,” added Justin Leonard.“For this reason, triflex® RSE is not only space-saving and light, but also a cost-effective solution.”
For further information about the triflex® RSE retraction system, please visit: or call igus® directly on 01604 677240.
– Ends –
About igus®:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus® is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglidur® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings, drylin® linear bearings and guide systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs more than 2150 people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus® provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year
For more information, please call igus® directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at: Follow us at watch our videos at connect with us at and see our brand new blog on blog.igus.co.uk.
igus®, e-chain®, readychain®, chainflex®, iglidur®, igubal®, drylin® and manus® are registered trademarks.
For further information, please contact:
Justin Leonard, igus®
Tel: 01604 677240
Email:
Dulcie Elliot, Technical Publicity
Tel: 07912307170
Email: