igus QuickRobot web tool makes it simple to equip robots

Igus QuickRobot web tool
Igus QuickRobot web tool

The robot equipment configurator's new edition identifies the best energy supply system for cobots, SCARA, and industrial robots. With the extended QuickRobot, igus offers a free online tool for the quick configuration of the individual energy chain system for 418 robots. 

Highly flexible cables and hoses ensure that energy, data, and media are delivered to robotic applications. Energy supply systems must protect them safely even in the presence of strong dynamics and torsion. Igus provides a free online tool for easy configuration of the individual energy chain system for 418 robots with the expanded QuickRobot. Product videos, for example, are new features that aid in the choosing process.

These machines can weld, rivet, palletize, and assist. To be able to perform fail-safe in 24/7 operation, small and large production requires the proper energy supply system to properly transmit the cables and hoses from axis 1 to axis 6. Igus has recently enhanced the capabilities of its robot equipment configurator to allow for the simple construction of the individual energy chain for cobots, SCARA, 4-axis robots, and 6-axis robots. Users can use the web tool to choose their robot from 418 different models from 10 manufacturers and locate the best energy supply for axes 1 to 6.

A suitable energy supply system can be selected from a wide range of configuration possibilities

The way to the customer-specific energy chain is straightforward. Following the selection of the robot model, the user is presented with all suitable energy supply systems, such as the three-dimensional triflex R energy chains and retraction systems or the new SCARA cable option. It includes videos of the individual goods, demonstrating real-world uses and energy chain movements. The setup is supported by a visualisation of the robot and an exploded view of the components.

By clicking on the help buttons for the individual fields, you can find more extensive information about the components. The buyer has the option of selecting the optimum system for the robot. The price is determined in real-time. The parts list is generated automatically and can be downloaded or added directly to the shopping cart. As an added bonus, the application provides CAD data for individual components, a PDF report, and assembly videos for the components. Furthermore, the configuration can be readily saved for team cooperation or future projects.