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- Page 1 ® retraction system assembly instructions linear Wheel plastics for longer life ® www.igus.com/triflexr...
- Page 2 inside cover - blank RSP shown...
- Page 3 Table of Contents triflex RSE Linear ® Linear retractions system that creates tension through the use of elastic bands triflex RSE Wheel ® Low payload retraction system that uses elastic bands to create tension triflex RS Modular ® Retraction system that utilizes tension rods as resistance triflex RSP Pneumatic...
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Page 4: Installation Checklist
Installation checklist Make sure that the ball end of triflex R is ® run in the direction of the tool Remember to use Lock Clips at every fixed bracket Ensure that triflex R is run straight, not twisted ® For the end of arm bracket to be installed correctly, triflex ®... -
Page 5: General Troubleshooting
Confirm that a torsion rated cable is being used. If not, contact igus Cable is coming out of the split opening of triflex Make sure strain relief hs been properely ®... - Page 6 RSE linear installation guide Visit https://toolbox.igus.com and watch our video: How to install an igus triflex RSE cable management system on a six-axis robot RSE linear retraction system Remove mounting feet Tip: Position of mounting feet will need to be adjusted to match the...
- Page 7 RSE support bracket Mount the support bracket to the under- side of the RSE linear system on either side Tip: Mount the support bracket in the middle of the RSE. (support bracket not available for the 40mm and 50mm size) Mounting adapter installation example Note: Each robot model uses...
- Page 8 Retraction system installation Bolts need to be tightened Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation Note: Tennis rackets available for most robot models. Bolts need to be tightened uniformly. Note: Can be mounted in any direction...
- Page 9 Axis 6 bracket installation Standard bracket Heavy duty bracket Designed with integrated profile rail for CFX clamp Adjustable in four directions Install the bracket as close to the end of the handle as possible and tighten the Tip: bolts equally.
- Page 10 triflex R installation ® Note: Easy cable installation possible with triflex TRE and ® TRCF only. If using TRC, cables will need to be fished through individually triflex® TRE only - install locking clips at each fixed bracket position Important: Ball end of triflex®...
- Page 11 Installing CFX clamps to secure cables Installing protectors Protector: 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 Tip: head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart Install protectors where triflex®...
- Page 12 triflex RSE linear ® troubleshooting guide Problem Solution triflex R is getting caught at the back of Install RSE support bracket at ® the rail as it is extending midpoint of RSE rail triflex R breaks when RSE System is fully Install more triflex R outside the RSE ®...
- Page 13 triflex RSE linear ® Installation examples...
- Page 14 RSE Wheel installation guide RSE Wheel retraction system Note: Axis 3 mounting adapters available for most robot models Mounting adapter Protector (Minimum 3 required)
- Page 15 Configuring the retraction system Glide through bracket must be on the same side as the mounting feet Easy to adjust by loosening the bolts Left hand system Right hand system Note: wheel bracket arrangement can be modified to opposite side if needed. Remember to keep mounting feet on the same side as the glide-through bracket...
- Page 16 Retraction system installation Align the mounting Bolt mounting feet feet with the to mounting adapter mounting adapter holes Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation Tennis rackets available Note: for most robot models. Bolts need to be tightened uniformly Note: Can be mounted in any direction...
- Page 17 Axis 6 bracket installation Standard bracket Heavy duty bracket Designed with integrated profile rail for CFX clamp Adjustable in four directions Install the bracket as close to the end of the handle as possible and tighten the Tip: bolts equally.
- Page 18 triflex R installation ® Note: Easy cable installation possible with triflex TRE and ® TRCF only. If using TRC, cables will need to be fished through individually triflex® TRE only - install locking clips at each fixed bracket position Important: Ball end of triflex®...
- Page 19 Installing CFX clamps to secure cables Installing protectors Protector: 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 Tip: head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart Install protectors where triflex®...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
triflex RSE WHEEL ® troubleshooting guide Problem Solution triflex R breaks when RSE System is fully Install more triflex R outside the RSE ® ® extended System. The motion of the robot is greater than the available travel of the RSE System RSE System does not function Ensure the bands have tension Confirm that the system is free of... - Page 21 triflex RSE Wheel ® Installation examples...
- Page 22 triflex RS installation guide ® for TRC and TRE system Mount the pre-assembled triflex RS on the robot. ® Mounting without triflex RS adapter Mounting with triflex RS adapter ® ® Mount the triflex RS directly to the If the triflex RS hole pattern is different to that ®...
- Page 23 Install mounting bracket with strain relief on the moving end and fasten triflex ® Standard bracket End of arm bracket with tiewrap teeth for strain relief. Heavy duty bracket End of arm bracket with CFX for strain relief. Large hook outside Install protectors where triflex R makes contact with robot arm ®...
- Page 24 triflex ® troubleshooting guide Problem Solution Fiber rods are damaged Ensure that there are five links exposed at the fixed end bracket Confirm that the fiber rods are installed in a vertical position Confirm that the “stroke limiting” protector inside the RS system is installed in the correct position.
- Page 25 triflex ® Installation examples...
- Page 26 triflex RSP installation guide ® Mounting with adapter plate The triflex RSP system requires a mounting adapter for most robot models. triflex ® ® systems can be mounted to some Kuka robots with an adapter. on robot axis 3. 1. Mount Adapter plate...
- Page 27 2. Mount the triflex RSP system ® directly to a) the adapter plate b) directly to your robot, if no adapter plate is required. 3. Mount the "tennis racket" on axis 6 of the robot and then the adjustable triflex ®...
- Page 28 Adjust length 4. Fit your triflex R E-Chain into the ® ® RSP system 5. 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. Install protector to maintain constant tension on RSP system...
- Page 29 Align 6. **Note: for triflex TRE only. Please install lock clips at all fixed ® bracket locations 7. The tennis racket and axis 6 bracket can be adjusted in several angles to suit the robot motion.
- Page 30 Pressure compensation Connect the supplied 1m hose (red) to the 8.1 Connecting the pressure equalizing unit RSP unit. The other line is your air supply (green) and is attached to your compressed air system. 8.2 Adjust air pressure using pressure reducing valve. The correct pressure is between 2 (29 PSI) and 4 bar (87 PSI).
- Page 31 Optimal setting 8.3 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.
- Page 32 triflex ® troubleshooting guide Problem Solution RSP System does not have enough The air pressure is too low. Remove tension to retract the dresspack the air from the system and repeat step 8, 9 & 10 from the install manual RSP System has too much tension and The air pressure is too high.
- Page 33 triflex ® Installation examples...
- Page 34 Assembly guide notes Notes...
- Page 35 Assembly guide notes Notes...
- Page 36 ISO ® 9001:2015 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 in the field of energy supply systems, cables and harnessing, as well as plastic bearings. igus Inc. ® PO Box 14349 East Providence, RI 02914 Tel: 800-521-2747 Fax: 401-438-7270 E-mail: sales@igus.com www.igus.com...
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