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Scara Robot Cable Management:
Flexible & Made from Durable Polymers

High-speed applications, such as SCARA robots, can cause unsupported corrugated tubes to whip from side to side while the robot is in motion. Help stabilize them with e-rib, which is a highly engineered plastic “rib” that fills the joints of your existing corrugated tubes. It easily clips on and off and can be paired with mounting brackets for reinforcement at each end. We offer e-rib in a nominal width of 29mm with additional sizes coming soon. The sizes are independent of the corrugated tubing manufacturer. Please note that current lead time is 2-4 weeks.

We rigorously test all of our cable carriers each year 41,000ft2 testing facility at our headquarters in Cologne, Germany to ensure that your solution is durable and long-lasting. The e-rib, along with our other multi-axis cable carriers and flexible cables, are guaranteed to last 36 months.

Benefits:

Modular system
Easy to retrofit
Can be delivered as an assembled system
Customizable for easy adjustment to different types of SCARA robots
Safe guidance of cables and hoses

Applications:

Automotive production
Medical laboratories
Vertical assembly
Palletizing

Durable energy supply on the SCARA robot

igus® has developed the e-rib to safely guide cables guided by corrugated hose. In combination with the reinforcements at both ends of the corrugated hose as well as the rotary unions, this solution is ideally suited for high-speed SCARA applications.

The e-rib fills the joints of the corrugated hose to stabilise it in such a way that it can only move in one direction. The corrugated hose has an unsupported length due to the lateral guide elements. As a retrofit, the e-rib allows an upgrade of existing applications in just a few steps. The e-rib is independent of the hose manufacturer. At first we are offering this solution in the nominal width of 29mm.

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We will send you an exploded view and a parts list that you can order directly, or you can just request an quotation.

Augmented reality for SCARA Cable Solution

Use augmented reality capabilities and project the EPSON T3 402S SCARA robot onto its future production site with the SCARA Cable Solution or just into the office to make planning even more realistic.

Simply scan the QR code and use the 3D model and the augmented reality (AR) model with a tablet or smartphone.

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David Sandiland presents the Scara cable solution

The energy supply for Scara robots
Individually adaptable for different Scara models
Includes the energy supply system from axis 1 to the ball screw
Currently the nominal width of the Scara cable solution (inside) is available with 29mm
Nominal widths 23mm and 36mm are being planned
Spare parts supply is guaranteed by the ordering of individual parts

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Tech up

Tech up

Modular system, easy to retrofit
Can be delivered as harnessed system
Custom design for easy adjustment to different SCARA types
Safe guidance of cables and hoses

Cost down

Cost down

Easy maintenance
High running performance
All components are individually replaceable
Less downtime

Proof

Proof

Since 2016, 50 EPSON SCARA robots have been in continuous operation at a German motor vehicle manufacturer
From 20.08.2020 to 1.03.2021 , more than 2,500,000 test cycles were completed in the igus® test laboratory

Sustainability

Sustainability

Have your e-rib recycled as
part of the igus Chainge recycling program at the end of its life cycle. Irrespective of the manufacturer. You will receive a voucher for: Chainge recycling program

What is behind the Scara cable solution?

Corrugated tube dynamically reinforced

The reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems. The e-rib is clipped onto a corrugated hose. The new sizes are independent of the hose manufacturer. The e-rib stabilises the corrugated hose so that it can only move in one direction. With its lateral guide elements, the corrugated hose requires no support along its length due to the e-rib.
Initially we offer the nominal width 29 for the Scara robots.

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Example of the structure of part numbers:
SCARA EPSON G6 553s

The SCARA Cable Solution consists of three elements matching or adapted to the SCARA robot in question.

1: Moving end attachment (straight): TR.SCS.29.01.20.94.01.0

2: Moving end attachment (angled): TR.SCS.29.01.20.94.02.0

3: Fixed end attachment: TR.SCS.29.02.40.01.0

4: Corrugated hose with e-rib: TR.SCS.29.LLLL.0

Scara Cable Solution: end pieces and hose

SCARA Cable Solution straight attachment to the ball screw

Part No. 1	Suitable for
TR.SCS.29.01.16.48.01.0		183.86 USD
TR.SCS.29.01.16.97.01.0		197.82 USD
TR.SCS.29.01.20.40.01.0		193.06 USD
TR.SCS.29.01.20.94.01.0		207.42 USD
TR.SCS.29.01.25.35.01.0		189.25 USD
TR.SCS.29.01.25.48.01.0		197.39 USD

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SCARA Cable Solution angled attachment to the ball screw

Part number 2	Suitable for
TR.SCS.29.01.16.48.02.0		Upon request
TR.SCS.29.01.16.97.02.0		Upon request
TR.SCS.29.01.20.40.02.0		Upon request
TR.SCS.29.01.20.94.02.0		Upon request
TR.SCS.29.01.25.35.02.0		Upon request
TR.SCS.29.01.25.48.02.0		Upon request

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Note: The angled variant of the SCARA Cable Solution is recommended in combination with the axis 2 fixed end

SCARA Cable Solution Connection 2 - Fixed End

Part Number 3	rotating/fixed
TR.SCS.29.02.40.01.0		157.15 USD
TR.SCS.29.04.40.01.0		118.77 USD

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SCARA Cable Solution Hose + E-Rib

Part Number 4	Length in mm
TR.SCS.29.300.0		11.39 USD
TR.SCS.29.500.0		18.17 USD
TR.SCS.29.1000.0		33.89 USD
TR.SCS.29.1100.0		37.30 USD
TR.SCS.29.1200.0		40.70 USD
TR.SCS.29.1300.0		44.07 USD
TR.SCS.29.1400.0		47.48 USD
TR.SCS.29.1500.0		50.88 USD
TR.SCS.29.2000.0		67.79 USD
TR.SCS.29.2500.0		81.75 USD
TR.SCS.29.3000.0		95.71 USD

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Part number, moving end

SCARA EPSON G6 553s

Scara Cable Solution moving end

Part number, fixed end

SCARA EPSON G6 553s

Scara Cable Solution fixed end

Part number, + e-rib hose

SCARA EPSON G6 553s

Part No. Scara Cable Solution hose / tube

SCARA Connection 1 - Moving End (Ball Screw)

Part # Robot
TR.SCS.29.01.16.48.01.0 T3 Series
TR.SCS.29.01.16.97.01.0 LS3 Series
TR.SCS.29.01.20.40.01.0 T6 Series
TR.SCS.29.01.20.94.01.0 G6 Series
TR.SCS.29.01.25.35.01.0 LS10/LS20
TR.SCS.29.01.25.48.01.0 G10/G20

SCARA Connection 2 - Fixed End

Part # Connection Type
TR.SCS.29.02.40.01.0 Swivel Connection
TR.SCS.29.04.40.01.0 Static Connection

SCARA Hose + E-Rib

Part # Size
TR.SCS.29.500 500mm
TR.SCS.29.1000 1,000mm
TR.SCS.29.1100 1,100mm
TR.SCS.29.1200 1,200mm
TR.SCS.29.1300 1,300mm
TR.SCS.29.1400 1,400mm
TR.SCS.29.1500 1,500mm
TR.SCS.29.2000 2,000mm

Scara cable solutions questions and answers

Which sizes are currently available?
- inner hose diameter of 29mm

How does the Scara Cable Solution absorb forces?
- The e-rib gives the corrugated hose stability
- End connection reinforcement at both ends of the system

Is the whole thing also available as igus readychain?
- Please contact us directly via the enquiry button

Request Scara cable solution as readychain

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