Our 7th axis is versatile. It extends the range of action of current lightweight robots by up to 6,000mm (according to technical design) and makes 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 is available for this axis for direct connection with current lightweight robots via digital I/Os. The ZLW-20200 toothed belt axis can optionally be supplied ready to connect with the appropriate adapter kit or the adapter kit can be 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 appropriate robot software can be controlled via digital I/Os. The axis can optionally be ordered with or without a control system. To control the axis, the DLE-IO-0001 control system is required. Our 7th axis consists largely of our tribologically optimised plastic 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.
- Max. positions to be controlled: 8
- Control
via digital inputs & outputs (no inverse kinematics)
- Robot kinematics:
igus® ReBeL, Epson, Universal Robot, Omron, Franka Emika, Doosan,
Kawasaki, ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and more.
Application examples
Typical applications of our 7th axes include pick & place applications,
welding applications and much more.
7th axis control system for an easy entry into automation
The IO unit enables a simple and intuitive robot control system and
programming, making it easy to get started with automation. Direct
control cabinet integration via digital I/Os provides a simple and
ready-to-connect solution. As a result, the 7th axis can be moved within
a very short time. The solution is currently possible with the following robot manufacturers:
igus robolink, Epson, Universal Robot, Omron, Franka Emika, Doosan, Kawasaki,
ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and more. A master control system is not necessary.
If you want to use your own (robot) control system, that's no problem.
Alternatively, it is also possible to operate each axis individually with a control system. For example, with our igus® D1 dryve motor control system. With this control system 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 part and can be ordered from us as an option. Master control system is currently not offered by igus.
Optional accessories
Control system
DLE-IO-0001
If you are not sure whether the robot is right for your application, feel free to contact us for a demo.
