Hug the body. Keep the access.
A body-following C-flange architecture for projects where the route must stay close to the robot and remain easy to open, inspect and replace.
A body-following C-flange architecture for projects where the route must stay close to the robot and remain easy to open, inspect and replace.
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
- Space around the robot body is tight and a conventional bracket would create an unsupported loop.
- The route needs to stay close to the arm and clear the tool or fixture.
- The outer cover must be opened, inspected or replaced without dismantling the whole bundle.
- Spot welding or handling needs a body-following route with a defined service method.
Not the first answer
- A universal C-flange is being ordered without the exact robot body and mounting surface.
- Heavy impact protection is required but no local reinforcement is included.
- Temperature, chemical exposure or cleaning method has not been checked against the outer material.
- The maintenance opening is hidden behind the tool or fixture.
Specification boundary.
| Conduit diameter | No fixed diameter; selected from the project bundle and bend radius |
|---|---|
| Connector protection | IP54 |
| Body material | Fire-resistant cloth + protective spring |
| Structure | C-flange shaped around the robot body |
| Typical duties | Spot welding, handling, compact installation and maintenance-led projects |
| Fixing basis | Robot body contour, flange position, available mounting surface and tool clearance |
| Project release | Body-following drawing, outer-layer specification, BOM and inspection plan |
Three things the drawing has to answer.
Follow the body contour.
The route should reduce unsupported distance without rubbing on the casting or trapping the cable between covers.
Separate protection from structure.
The outer cloth and spring are a working layer; the cable bundle and bend radius remain the internal design constraint.
Design the maintenance action.
Decide how the cover is opened, how the cable is inspected and how a worn section is replaced before the drawing is released.
Five checks before a drawing is released.
Step 01
Confirm the robot body shape, flange location and usable mounting surface.
Step 02
Measure the cable/hose bundle, count and minimum bend radius.
Step 03
Run the full envelope and check C-flange clearance to the body, tool and fixture.
Step 04
Confirm the outer material for temperature, wear and cleaning conditions.
Step 05
Set the outer-cover inspection and replacement procedure.
When this series is not enough.
Series 6 is a project-specific structure. Strong impact may still require a barrel review or local reinforcement, and every robot body shape needs its own flange and clearance check.
Ask before you commit.
Why is there no fixed diameter?
The structure follows the robot body and the cable bundle. Capacity is set by the project bundle and bend radius, not by a single standard conduit size.
Does the C-flange fit every robot?
No. The flange, mounting surface and body contour must be reviewed for each robot brand and model.
Does the outer cloth need replacement?
It is a working layer and should be inspected for temperature damage, spatter, wear and cleaning exposure. Replacement depends on the actual duty.
Can Series 6 be combined with another system?
Yes. A rotary or telescopic element may be added elsewhere, but the full assembly still needs one envelope and service review.
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.