Effective protection for cable carrier and lines
The active pull back unit (PBU) from Kabelschlepp Metool ensures that ROBOTRAX cable carriers are reliably guided and placed. This extends the service life and reduces downtimes.
With fast movement sequences and large work envelopes typical in robotics applications, the relatively long carriers can knock against the robot arm. The PBU prevents this by keeping the cable carrier tensioned. This means that there is no premature wear, the service life is extended and expensive downtimes are avoided. The compact design of the unit results in fewer protruding contours and a lower risk of collisions. The maximum flexibility for the guiding of the cable carrier is still ensured.
Kabelschlepp says the PBU has proven successful in a variety of different applications. It can be used on robots regardless of size, manufacturer and type and is also suitable for retrofitting and modernizing existing production cells. Standard fasteners for robots from Kuka, ABB and Fanuc are available. The pull back unit can be installed vertically, horizontally or overhead; the extension length is 350 mm. The PBU is available for the ROBOTRAX types R040, R056, R075, R085 and R100. The pull back unit requires no maintenance.
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