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triflex® RSE linear

installation guide

RSE linear retraction system

Remove mounting feet click to enlarge

Remove mounting feet

Position of mounting feet will need to be adjusted to match the mounting adapter
RSE support bracket click to enlarge

RSE support bracket

  • Mount the support bracket to the underside of the RSE linear system on either side.
  • Mount the support bracket in the middle of the RSE. (support bracket not available for the 40mm and 50mm size
Mounting adapter click to enlarge

Mounting adapter

  • Each robot model uses a different mounting adapter.
  • Fasten mounting feet and adapter together.
  • Install the mounting adapter on the robot.

Retraction system installation

Retraction system installation click to enlarge

Retraction system installation

  • Bolts need to be tightened
Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation click to enlarge

Tennis racket (axis 6 clamp) installation

  • Tennis rackets available for most robot models.
  • Bolts need to be tightened uniformly.
  • Can be mounted in any direction.
Axis 6 bracket installation click to enlarge

Axis 6 bracket installation

Install the bracket as close to the end of the handle as possible and tighten the bolts equally.

triflex® R installation

Cable installation click to enlarge

Cable installation

  • Easy cable installation possible with triflex® TRE and TRCF only.
  • If using TRC, cables will need to be fished through individually
Install locking clips click to enlarge

Install locking clips

  • triflex® TRE only - install locking clips at each fixed bracket position
  • Ball end of triflex® R at the EOAT (End of arm tooling)
Install triflex® R click to enlarge

Install triflex® R

  • Install triflex® R in axis 6 mounting bracket first.
  • Make sure triflex® R is not twisted.
Installing CFX clamps click to enlarge

Installing CFX clamps

  • Install CFX clamps to secure cables.
Installing protectors click to enlarge

Installing protectors

  • To pretension the system, pull the triflex® forward two links and install a protector at the exit of the moving end.
  • For quick release protectors, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the two halves apart
Installing protectors click to enlarge

Installing protectors

  • Install protectors where triflex® R makes contact with the robot.

triflex® RSE linear troubleshooting guide

ProblemSolution
triflex® R is getting caught at the back of the rail as it is extending
  • Install RSE support bracket at midpoint of RSE rail
triflex® R breaks when RSE System is fully extended
  • Install more triflex® R outside the RSE System. The motion of the robot is greater than the available travel of the RSE System
RSE System does not function
  • Ensure the bands have tension
  • Confirm that the system is free of debris
  • Reduce the length of triflex® R outside the RSE System
Carriage slams when the robot returns to the home position
  • Pull the system forward two links and install a protector at the exit of the pass-through bracket thereby creating a stop

Discuss your project with a triflex® R expert

We can assist you with a turnkey, fully assembled solutions or answer any questions you may have with a custom project. 

David Sandiland
Robotics Sales Manager - North America
(705) 313-2574
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