Introduction and Product Features of Robot Cables

Robot cables, as the name suggests, refer to flexible cables applied inside robot arms. This type of cable needs to withstand twisting, bending and high-intensity movements of multi-joint mechanical hands or multi-degree-of-freedom machine devices in three-dimensional space. As robots need to be used in various complex environments, higher requirements are placed on the ability of the robot body cables to withstand continuous torsion, bending mechanical stress and environmental adaptability. In addition, the performance requirements of robot cables in different components also vary. Generally, they can be classified into robot body cables, floor-dragging cables, and internal connection cables of robots. When choosing a cable model, it is essential to make the selection based on the actual situation and specific requirements.

Robot cables refer to the wires used for the robot body, power supply, signals, control and the periphery of the robot. Robot cables are mainly applied to robot automation systems, industrial equipment, automotive production lines, logistics handling equipment, spraying equipment, robot arms and other moving parts of robots and automated machine tools that have high requirements for bending resistance, torsion resistance and anti-flow performance.

With the rapid development of science and technology and the continuous upgrading of the industrial production market, industrial robots have gradually broken free from the traditional single constraints and are developing towards a more complex and multi-functional direction. Against this backdrop, the replacement of human labor by machines has become an irreversible trend, heralding the arrival of the era of industrial robots. As an important component of robots, the market demand for wires and cables has shown an explosive growth. As the carrier and important component of power transmission and control capabilities, robot cables are particularly crucial for the normal operation of robots. It plays a role similar to that of the human central nervous system. Once any link goes wrong, the entire system will be unable to function properly. Robot cables not only need to have excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical properties, but also must possess unique structures and performances to meet the requirements of different environments and application scenarios. Robot cables in the industry are generally classified into cables for drag chains and cables for mechanical hands. Their characteristics vary depending on the different parts they are used in. The cables used for drag chains need to withstand considerable tensile force and bending radius, and possess strong fatigue resistance and environmental resistance. The cables used for mechanical hands need to have higher flexibility and anti-interference performance to meet the precise control requirements of the mechanical hands in various postures and movements.

Characteristics

Robot cables, as the name suggests, are usually made of flexible materials and possess multiple excellent characteristics such as high flexibility, high strength, high bending resistance, high rotational resistance, high corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, high drop resistance, high tear resistance, high oil resistance, high low-temperature resistance, high hydrolysis resistance, and high UV resistance. These features endow the cable with powerful functions, enabling it to handle various harsh environments with ease. The insulation of robot cables is extremely excellent, and they also have outstanding anti-slip properties, enabling them to demonstrate excellent acid and alkali resistance under various room temperature conditions. Under the combined action of torque and bending stress, the service life of this type of cable will actually be prolonged, fully demonstrating its excellent performance and stability.