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for faster, more intelligent and economically gliding or unsupported solution was out of the
profitable solutions, FLT has developed a linear question due to the high forces. “Together with Igus,
robot which maximises production performance. In we therefore decided on a side-mounted energy
a new carbon fibre design, the linear motor robot chain,” explains Boris Bind, head of mechanical
saves up to 50% in weight compared to design and development at FLT.
conventional solutions. The weight reduction An E4.1 series energy chain is used with
enables twice the speed accelerations of up to additional sliding pads that further reduce wear. The
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26m/s at twice the positioning accuracy. engineers also selected the Igus range of cables.
They chose pre-harnessed chainflex cables –
Challenge of high forces readycables – that are specifically designed for use
Instead of a rack and pinion drive the designers in energy chains. The large number of tests in the
chose a linear motor which allows very high company’s own 3,800 square metre test laboratory
dynamics. An unsupported energy chain of the E4.1 means that Igus is able to give a guarantee for 36
series from Igus ensures a secure energy supply for months. The complete system is housed in a special
the z-axis. The integration of a suitable energy chain guide trough, which further minimises noise and
solution in the compact installation space of the increases the reliability of the system.
x-axis was a challenge. This was because a classic www.igus.co.uk

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