Robot range extended with new 7th axis

igus says it has developed this robotic solution to include a maintenance-free, drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with a corresponding adapter plate and switch cabinet together with cables and software. 

Users can add this 7th axis to an existing articulated arm robot, and it is specifically designed for linear movement. It is a lubrication free, lightweight flat linear unit with a stroke of up to 6 metres and, with the help of the drylin linear bearings, a positional accuracy of 0.5mm. To integrate the axis and robot in a straightforward manner igus has developed two adapter kits. A customer purchasing a new complete system receives an adapter plate which simply attaches to the robot, together with an energy chain which attaches to the unit. If a robolink robot is being used, the 7th axis can be simply controlled by igus robot control software. For UR robots, igus supplies the UR-CAP integration solution, which includes all the electrical modules needed. 

This means that the robot can be installed and put to work within just a few minutes. igus also offers solutions for Universal’s UR3, UR5 and UR10 robots, robolink DP robots and DCi robots. The 7th axis is supplied by igus as a complete, ready to connect system, consisting of a drylin ZLW-20 toothed belt axis in the required length, plus connecting cables, the control cabinet, power electronics, software, and corresponding adapter kit. This adapter kit is also available to purchase separately.