Our 7th axis can be used individually and is versatile. It extends the range of action of robolink articulated arm robots by up to 6000mm (according to technical design), making them much more flexible in applications. The drylin® ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis is perfectly suited as a wide low-profile linear axis. An adapter kit for this axis is available for direct connection with igus® articulated arm robot in the igus Robot Control software. The ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis can be delivered ready to connect with the matching adapter kit or the adapter kit supplied separately. The linear axis can be used for applications with a precision requirement of 0.3mm with a load of up to 55kg. This type of accessory has a max. speed of up to 0.3m/s. The matching igus Robot Control software can directly control all igus® articulated arm robots. The axis can optionally be ordered with or without a control system. To control the axis in the igus Robot Control, the igus® Robot Control for articulated arm robots is required. Our 7th axis consists largely of our tribologically optimised plastics and enables significant cost savings. At the same time, a long service life and freedom from maintenance are offered.
- Flexible
use of robots instead of rigid kinematics
- Connection
via linear carriage of the ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis
- Stroke lengths
of up to 3,000mm as standard, up to 6,000mm upon request
- Adapter for e-chain system®
- The ZLW-20200
toothed belt axis can be delivered as a ready-to-connect solution
with the matching adapter kit.
- Control
via software (no inverse kinematics)
- Robot kinematics: RL-DP-5, RL-DP-4
Application examples
Typical applications of our 7th axes include pick and place applications, welding applications, and more.
7th axis control system for an easy entry into automation
The igus Robot Control enables a simple and intuitive system for robot control and programming, making it easy to get started with automation. The modular design makes it possible to control various igus kinematics, such as delta robots. The 7th axis can be controlled directly with all its advantages using our igus® Robot Control.
The free-of-charge, licence-free igus Robot Control software is integrated into the control system and thus makes use of a uniform operating concept and consistent communication services for many components of a system. This means less project planning effort and faster commissioning.
The igus Robot Control is not a component of the part and can optionally be purchased from us. A master control system is not necessary.
If you want to use your own (robot) control system, that's no problem either.
Alternatively, it is also possible to operate each axis individually with a control system. For example, with our igus® dryve D1 motor control system. With this control architecture, you need one motor control system per linear axis or motor and an additional master control system which controls the coordination of the movement.
The motor control systems are not part of the product and can be ordered from us as an option. Master control system is currently not offered by igus.
Optional accessories
igus®
Robot Control for articulated arm robots
If you are not sure whether the robot is right for your application, feel free to contact us for a demo.
