Gripping, turning, pivoting, picking up and putting down again, then
returning back to the starting position – articulated arms in industrial
robotic systems perform the exact same movement time after time. For this
purpose, igus has developed the new modular and cost-effective robolink D. In
this new system, the robolink articulated arm is driven directly by positioning
the motor directly on the axle. The new development is based on igus’ line of
self-lubricating PRT slewing ring bearings, which are installed in a plastic
housing.
The system is driven by a worm gear drive and a NEMA 17 or 23 stepper motor.
These and other engines are controlled with commercially available standard
control modules. The new robolink D system differs from previous igus robotics
in its drive technology. Until now, the stepper motors were not placed in the
robotic arm itself, but instead in a separate drive unit, driven by means of
rope hoists coupled to it. This has the advantage of keeping the system very
lightweight. and the direct drive makes the robolink articulated arm tougher
and more durable, opening up more opportunities for lean automation. Here,
robots carry components from cell to cell. This allows manufacturers to respond
to adaptations more flexibly, and to achieve a significant cost savings.
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The robolink D
articulated arm system is driven directly by a motor on the axle. The basis of
the joint is an igus self-lubricating PRT polymer slewing ring. (Source: igus
GmbH)
Robolink joint systems from igus>>>>
The robolink D system is available in three sizes, and can also be combined
using plastic or aluminum fasteners, taking articulated arms from one axis to
as many as six. This, like other robolink products from igus, is a modular
joint kit, perfect for individually implementable robotic systems. The joints
and components of both robolink systems are able to be combined freely with one
another. Whether used in individual components, or as a complete system, the
modular design allows a high degree of flexibility to be maintained.
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About igus India
igus® operations in India started in the year 1998 with head quarters in
Bangalore. igus offers widest range of products that includes polymer bearings,
igubal® spherical bearings,
DryLin® linear bearings & guide systems enable them to serve the whole
industrial establishments in India from a small work shop to huge industrial
establishments.