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7th Axis Robot Transfer Units

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One of the biggest limitations of a traditional robotic arm is the fact they remain stationary. Any implementation needs to account for this. Thankfully, igus has developed a solution. Using a drylin® belt-driven actuator and an adapter kit, your robotic arm can easily be upgraded with a robot transfer unit (RTU), allowing for a wider range of possibilities and application potential. Both vertical and horizontal installations are possible, as well as elevated installations to improve safety and increase floor space. Smaller RTUs can even be mounted to an AGV, further increasing flexibility. Best of all, drylin RTUs are not only compatible with igus robots, but various popular external robots as well, including Universal Robots, Epson and FANUC.

igus RTUs offer the additional advantages of being dry-running and dirt-resistant, making them the ideal choice for environments where dirt and dust are prevalent. They’re even suited for sensitive clean environments, depending upon the specific requirements of the application. Not only can the RTUs be applied to many different industries, it can be done so easily with the integration of hardware and controls that igus has achieved.

Benefits:

  • Flexible use of robots instead of locking kinematics
  • Connection via linear carriage of the ZLW-20 modular axis
  • Adapter kit including suitable e-chain® cable carriers

Most Manufacturers are Compatible with our 7th Axis Robot Transfer Unit

drylin RTUs aren’t just limited to igus robotic arms. Robotic arms from UR, Epson, FANUC, and more can all be easily outfitted with our RTUs to ensure we can provide a solution to as many customers as possible.  See below an Epson SCARA robot integrated with our 7th axis system.  For more information, contact an expert.

Application Stories

Chocomatic

Belgian Traditional House Provides Tourist Attraction With 7th Axis

Who says automation has to be expensive? In Bruges, Belgium, the chocolate shop Roose's Chocolate World has a robot called the Chocomatic, built at a bargain price. It packs chocolates in front of customers. A robolink® robot from igus® is used, which moves on a 7th axis.

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    • 7th Axis Application

    Storage and Sorting Cobot

    A collaborative robot combined with a driverless transport system and the drylin® ZLW 7th axis. Storage and sorting tasks are automated extremely easily and cost-effectively! The new igus® drylin® ZLW- axis extends the working space of your cobot at the 7th axis and is suitable for different robot types. In this application, the robot system moves on a driverless transport system and is controlled by the igus Robot Control.

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    ReBeL cobot by igus®

    Rebel
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    Universal Robots (UR)

    Universal Robot
    • Up to 4 times more workspace
    • Stroke lengths up to 3000mm
    • Optional integration into the UR CAP

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    Epson SCARA robots

    Epson SCARA robot
    • Epson SCARA T3, T6 & ProSix VT6-901S
    • Drive: stepper motor NEMA23XL with 5:1 gearbox
    • Integrate with the EPSON programming interface

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    Cap & Switch Cabinet Integration

    Cap & Switch Cabinet

    The direct control cabinet integration with CAP enables an easy and ready-to-connect solution. This allows the 7th axis to be moved in the CAP software within a very short time.  The integration can be sold together or separately.

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    7th Axis Robot Configurator

    7th axis configurator

    Choose your robot manufacturer, model, DoF, horizontal or vertical alignment, path & speed.  Get pricing, submit a request or contact an expert.  Upload an application photo/video for custom consultation.

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