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General Troubleshooting 

For system specific troubleshooting see the table at the end of each system 

assembly instructions.

Problem

Solution

triflex

®

 R comes out of the end of arm bracket

1.  Check to make sure Lock Clips are being 

used

2.  Check to make sure that triflex

®

 R is run in 

the correct direction with the ball end run in 

the direction of the tool

3.  Ensure that the bend radius of the triflex

®

 

R is not being violated during the robot 

motion. To relieve this condition, adjust the 

end of arm bracket and axis 6 clamp

Cable breaks in the area of the end arm tool

1.  Make sure strain relief has been properely 

installed at the end of arm bracket

2.  Confirm that the service loop from the end 

of arm bracket to the tool connection is 

sufficient

3.  Confirm that a torsion rated cable is being 

used. If not, contact igus

Cable is coming out of the split opening of triflex

®

 

R TRE

1.  Make sure strain relief hs been properely 

installed at the end of arm bracket

2.  Confirm that the chamber inside triflex

®

 R is 

not overloaded

3.  Ensure that the cables entering the fixed 

end of the system at axis 3 are not pulled 

too tight

triflex

®

 R TRE is getting caught on the robot and 

is damaged

1.  Install a triflex

®

 R protector in any location 

that makes contact with the robot arm. 

These should be installed 3-5 links apart

wire cutter

allen keys

screwdriver

wrenches

Tools needed for installation:

Summary of Contents for triflex R

Page 1: ...triflex retraction system assembly instructions www igus com triflexr plastics for longer life RSE linear RS RSP RSE Wheel...

Page 2: ...inside cover blank RSP shown...

Page 3: ...e use of elastic bands triflex RSE Wheel 14 Low payload retraction system that uses elastic bands to create tension triflex RS Modular 22 Retraction system that utilizes tension rods as resistance tri...

Page 4: ...every fixed bracket 2 Ensure that triflex R is run straight not twisted 3 For the end of arm bracket to be installed correctly triflex R must run into the bracket not across the pillow block support p...

Page 5: ...ef has been properely installed at the end of arm bracket 2 Confirm that the service loop from the end of arm bracket to the tool connection is sufficient 3 Confirm that a torsion rated cable is being...

Page 6: ...mounting feet will need to be adjusted to match the mounting adapter Remove mounting feet Visit https toolbox igus com and watch our video How to install an igus triflex RSE cable management system on...

Page 7: ...er 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 a different mou...

Page 8: ...to be tightened Note Tennis rackets available for most robot models Bolts need to be tightened uniformly Note Can be mounted in any direction Retraction system installation Tennis racket axis 6 clamp...

Page 9: ...ation Designed with integrated profile rail for CFX clamp Adjustable in four directions Tip Install the bracket as close to the end of the handle as possible and tighten the bolts equally Standard bra...

Page 10: ...of triflex R at the EOAT End of arm tooling Install triflex R in axis 6 mounting bracket first Tip Make sure triflex R is not twisted triflex R installation Note Easy cable installation possible with...

Page 11: ...nsion the system pull the triflex forward two links and install a protector at the exit of the moving end Tip For quick release protectors use a flat head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart 1 2 3...

Page 12: ...motion of the robot is greater than the available travel of the RSE System RSE System does not function 1 Ensure the bands have tension 2 Confirm that the system is free of debris 3 Reduce the length...

Page 13: ...13 triflex RSE linear Installation examples...

Page 14: ...RSE Wheel installation guide RSE Wheel retraction system Mounting adapter Note Axis 3 mounting adapters available for most robot models Protector Minimum 3 required 14...

Page 15: ...retraction system Mounting adapter installation example Mounting adapter 15 Left hand system Right hand system Easy to adjust by loosening the bolts Note RSE wheel bracket arrangement can be modified...

Page 16: ...et to mounting adapter Align the mounting feet with the mounting adapter holes Note Tennis rackets available for most robot models Tennis racket axis 6 clamp installation Bolts need to be tightened un...

Page 17: ...ion 17 Tip Install the bracket as close to the end of the handle as possible and tighten the bolts equally Designed with integrated profile rail for CFX clamp Adjustable in four directions Standard br...

Page 18: ...ot twisted triflex R installation 18 Install triflex R in axis 6 mounting bracket first triflex TRE only install locking clips at each fixed bracket position Note Easy cable installation possible with...

Page 19: ...ere triflex R makes contact with the robot Tip For quick release protectors use a flat head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart 1 2 3 4 5 Installing protectors 19 Protector To pretension the syste...

Page 20: ...than the available travel of the RSE System RSE System does not function 1 Ensure the bands have tension 2 Confirm that the system is free of debris 3 Reduce the length of the triflex R outside the R...

Page 21: ...21 triflex RSE Wheel Installation examples...

Page 22: ...ystem to the mounting adapter Mounting without triflex RS adapter Mount the triflex RS directly to the robot if the hole pattern is identical to that of the robot Mount the pre assembled triflex RS on...

Page 23: ...teeth for strain relief Heavy duty bracket End of arm bracket with CFX for strain relief Install protectors where triflex R makes contact with robot arm Install mounting bracket with strain relief on...

Page 24: ...protector inside the RS system is installed in the correct position Stickers indicating its position are installed at the factory RS System is not retracting completely 1 Confirm that the fiber rods a...

Page 25: ...25 triflex RS Installation examples...

Page 26: ...guide The triflex RSP system requires a mounting adapter for most robot models triflex RSP systems can be mounted to some Kuka robots with an adapter 1 Mount Adapter plate on robot axis 3 1 Mounting...

Page 27: ...ate or b directly to your robot if no adapter plate is required Note Mounting bracket will be delivered as a complete assembled set 3 Mount the tennis racket on axis 6 of the robot and then the adjust...

Page 28: ...flex R chain and attach it to the fixed point of the RSP system and at the moving end at axis 6 4 Fit your triflex R E Chain into the RSP system 4 Adjust length 4 28 Install protector to maintain cons...

Page 29: ...7 The tennis racket and axis 6 bracket can be adjusted in several angles to suit the robot motion 6 Note for triflex TRE only Please install lock clips at all fixed bracket locations 5 Align 5 29...

Page 30: ...ed 1m hose red to the 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 betwe...

Page 31: ...t 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 This...

Page 32: ...ot have enough tension to retract the dresspack 1 The air pressure is too low Remove the air from the system and repeat step 8 9 10 from the install manual RSP System has too much tension and the trif...

Page 33: ...33 triflex RSP Installation examples...

Page 34: ...34 Notes Assembly guide notes...

Page 35: ...35 Notes Assembly guide notes...

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