IP65 Heavy-Duty 3-Axis Cantilever Robot Linear Track 7th Axis Traveling Rail
Product Overview & Industry Challenge
- • A 3-axis cantilever linear module extends a robot arm's working envelope without a full gantry, letting the arm reach into cells a fixed base could never access.
- • The servo-electric traveling axis is built around a base support frame, so the robot slides along the rail while the cantilever holds the tool steady at the far end of travel.
- • Rated IP65 and powered at 380V / 1 kW, this linear module handles welding, tending and handling cells where dust, spatter and coolant are always present.
- • A compact 600 × 250 × 178 mm body weighing 210 kg keeps moving mass low while holding stiffness across the full cantilever stroke.
- • The servo-electric drive delivers smooth, programmable motion with repeatable positioning along the whole traveling axis, so cycle times stay consistent.
- • Engineered for long service, the linear module pairs a 22,500 h design life and a 2,250 h maintenance interval with a 182,616 h MTBF, keeping production running.
- • As a robot linear track, it turns one arm into a flexible traveler that serves several stations on a single rail.
Key Technical Specifications
| Model | EP-4 V4 3-Axis Linear Module | Drive Type | Servo-electric |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 600 × 250 × 178 mm | Weight | 210 kg |
| Power Supply | 380V / 1 kW | Ingress Protection | IP65 |
| Design Life | 22,500 h | Maintenance Interval | 2,250 h |
| MTBF | 182,616 h | MTTR | 0.3 h |
| Application | Base support frame | Core Components | Gearbox, Motor, Bearing |
Core Engineering Advantages
- • 3-axis cantilever freedom adds horizontal, vertical and travel motion so the robot reaches around large parts without repositioning its base.
- • Servo-electric drive gives smooth, programmable acceleration and repeatable stops along the cantilever traveling axis of the linear module.
- • Base support frame construction mounts as the foundation that carries the robot and keeps the linear module aligned under load.
- • IP65 sealing on a 380V / 1 kW supply makes the linear module ready for dusty welding and handling bays using a standard industrial power feed.
- • Long-life engineering with a 22,500 h design life, a 2,250 h maintenance interval and a 182,616 h MTBF keeps unplanned downtime low.
- • Low moving mass from a 210 kg, 600 × 250 × 178 mm structure limits inertia so the cantilever linear module stays stable at full extension.
- • Serviceable core components, including gearbox, motor and bearing, simplify maintenance and shorten repair windows.
Target Industrial Applications
- • Robotic welding: the cantilever linear module slides the torch along a large fabrication while the cantilever follows the seam.
- • Machine tending: the linear module lets one arm travel between machines on a base support frame instead of adding a second robot.
- • Pick-and-place: the traveling axis positions the gripper along the rail for high-cycle transfer between conveyors.
- • Large-part handling: the cantilever extends reach around bulky workpieces where a fixed base cannot follow the part.
- • Flexible cells: this 3-axis cantilever traveling axis forms the backbone of a reconfigurable robot linear track.
Procurement & Engineering FAQ
Q: How does the cantilever linear module extend the robot's reach?
A: By mounting the robot on a servo-electric traveling carriage, the cantilever adds a third axis of motion, so the arm reaches stations along the rail without a larger gantry.
Q: Will the linear module survive a dusty welding cell?
A: Yes. The module is rated IP65, sealing the servo drive and rail from dust and spatter, and it runs on a standard 380V / 1 kW supply.
Q: How are reliability and service handled over the product life?
A: With a 22,500 h design life, a 2,250 h maintenance interval and a 182,616 h MTBF, the linear module is built for continuous operation, and core components such as the gearbox, motor and bearing are serviceable.