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White Paper: Robotics, Automation & Control

ROBOTRAX System

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Tsubaki KabelSchlepp’s ROBOTRAX® System is engineered for precision, durability, and versatility in robotic cable management. Designed for three-dimensional swivel and rotation movements, the ROBOTRAX® System ensures a long service life for cables and hoses, even under demanding automation environments. The system’s modular design—with options like the PBU Pull Back Unit, strain relief solutions, and protective covers—offers maximum flexibility and reduced downtime for robotic operations.

Our whitepaper explores the ROBOTRAX® System's unique engineering principles, application versatility, and integration potential across robotic platforms. Learn how innovations in movement, protection, and installation simplify maintenance and boost performance in industrial automation.

Read the whitepaper to discover how the ROBOTRAX® System delivers reliable motion control, protects your investment, and sets a new standard for cable management efficiency.

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Automation Design Machinery Motion Control

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Overview

The document provides an overview of the ROBOTRAX® System, a sophisticated cable carrier designed for dynamic applications, particularly in robotic systems. It highlights the system's ability to accommodate high-speed movements and significant tensile forces generated by robotic arms, ensuring reliable cable management and protection.

Key features of the ROBOTRAX® System include:

  1. Design Principle: The system incorporates a central hole in each chain link through which a steel cable is threaded. This cable serves as a force transmission element, effectively managing the high tensile forces that occur during rapid robotic movements.

  2. System Components: The document outlines various components of the ROBOTRAX® System, including quick-release brackets and turntables. The quick-release brackets facilitate easy attachment and detachment, while the turntable adds an additional degree of freedom, allowing for enhanced flexibility during complex robotic operations.

  3. Specifications: The document lists various types of ROBOTRAX® cable carriers, detailing their dimensions, additional load capacities, and maximum cable diameters. For instance, the R040 model has a height of 10 mm and can support an additional load of up to 0.7 kg/m, while the R140X model has a height of 48 mm and can support up to 10 kg/m. These specifications help users select the appropriate model based on their specific requirements.

  4. Applications: The ROBOTRAX® System is particularly suited for environments where high acceleration and rapid movements are common, such as in automated manufacturing and assembly lines. Its design minimizes wear and tear on cables, thereby extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance needs.

  5. Additional Features: The document emphasizes the system's adaptability, with options for using protectors to maintain the minimum bending radius of cables. This feature is crucial for ensuring the longevity and reliability of the cables used within the system.

Overall, the ROBOTRAX® System is presented as a robust solution for managing cables in high-performance robotic applications, combining innovative design with practical functionality to meet the demands of modern automation. The document serves as a technical reference for potential users, providing essential information on specifications, components, and operational principles.