Store the length. Protect the envelope.
A compact telescopic route for duties with large robot motion but limited installation space. The rail stores length close to the arm instead of letting a long conduit swing into the cell.
A compact telescopic route for duties with large robot motion but limited installation space. The rail stores length close to the arm instead of letting a long conduit swing into the cell.
The series number is a routing decision, not a product grade. Start with the motion and environment, then let the model, bundle and service access narrow the geometry.
Start here when — and stop when.
Good starting point
- The robot needs a long reach but the installation envelope is tight.
- A long external spring or free conduit would swing, collide or need too much space.
- The route needs compact storage and a short maintenance path.
- A standard platform can meet the duty after the exact model and motion are checked.
Not the first answer
- The route sees heavy spatter or impact; add outer protection or review Series 4.
- The rail will collect abrasive dust without a cleaning plan.
- Rail direction and both fixing points have not been checked through the motion envelope.
- A configuration is being copied from a different robot without a collision review.
Specification boundary.
| Conduit diameter (ID / OD) | φ48 (φ54.5) / φ70 (φ80) mm |
|---|---|
| Connector protection | IP54 |
| Core structure | Telescopic rail with elastic element |
| Storage logic | Length change stored in the bracket travel, close to the robot |
| Typical duties | Spot welding support, machine tending, FDS, SPR, handling, palletising and grinding |
| Fixing basis | Rail orientation, J3/J4 points, retracted and extended limits |
| Project release | Envelope check, rail selection, outer protection review, drawing and BOM |
Three things the drawing has to answer.
Keep length close to the arm.
The rail absorbs length change so the bundle does not create a large unsupported loop.
Control the rail direction.
Both ends and the moving direction must be checked against the robot body, tool and fixture, not just the static home position.
Treat contamination as a design input.
Dust, spatter and cleaning method determine the guard, inspection window and service interval around the rail.
Five checks before a drawing is released.
Step 01
Confirm installation space, rail direction and maximum retracted/extended distance.
Step 02
Measure the cable and hose bundle; select φ48 or φ70 after the bend-radius check.
Step 03
Check J3/J4 fixing points, tool centre and the complete robot envelope.
Step 04
Inspect the tightest and loosest states for tension, stacking and interference.
Step 05
Release the BOM, installation datum and rail inspection points.
When this series is not enough.
Series 5 is compact storage, not a fully sealed spatter shield. For severe impact or slag, review Series 4 or add an outer protective structure, and confirm how the rail will be cleaned.
Ask before you commit.
Which robots suit Series 5?
Six-axis robots with large motion and a constrained installation envelope. The exact model and fixing points still determine the bracket.
Does the rail need lubrication?
Follow the product maintenance requirement. Dust and spatter environments need a cleaning and wear inspection plan; do not add an incompatible lubricant.
Series 5 or Series 3 for spot welding?
Both can be evaluated. Series 5 is compact storage; Series 3 provides large spring travel. Severe spatter still needs the Series 4 outer-protection review.
How can rail contamination be controlled?
Use mounting direction, guards, cleaning access and an inspection interval together. A cover alone is not a maintenance plan.
One model. One envelope. One useful answer.
If the robot code is known, we can skip the generic kit conversation and start with the interface.