1000-4000kg Payload Chip Resistant 7th Axis Robot Linear Track RLC Series

1000-4000kg Payload Chip Resistant 7th Axis Robot Linear Track RLC Series

The RLC1000, RLC2000 and RLC4000 chip resistant 7th axis robot linear track answer a specific problem: cells where metal chips, weld spatter and grinding dust settle on the rail. The rack and guideway are protected by reinforced covers and the drag chain is a closed type, so debris is kept out of the running surfaces. Payload ratings of 1000kg, 2000kg and 4000kg match the robots used in these cells, and repeat positioning accuracy of 0.5mm is sufficient because the robot grips and transports the part rather than measuring it.

This chip resistant robot linear track uses the same rack and pinion drive and integrated oil circuit as the rest of the range, with one central lubrication point for all carriages and pinions. Standard modules of 0.5 m allow a 30m travel line to be built from stocked parts, and key components are held in long term stock so a damaged cover or seal does not stop the cell. The closed drag chain also keeps coolant away from the cables that run along the rail.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

The rail is normally specified for the following cells:

• Machining: rails that run beside machining centres where chips are thrown onto the floor.
• Welding: cells where spatter would otherwise stick to an exposed rack.
• Gluing: dispensing stations where overspray and dust settle on the guideway.
• Grinding: abrasive dust environments where open rails need daily cleaning.
• Handling: transferring parts between machines in a dirty hall at an economic cost.

Key Advantages

• Closed drag chain: cables and hoses are enclosed, so chips and coolant stay away from the energy chain.
• Reinforced rack protection: covers over the rack and guideway reduce cleaning stops.
• Economic solution: 0.5mm accuracy keeps the cost below a precision rail without limiting gripping tasks.
• Stocked key parts: covers, seals and guide blocks are held in long term stock for fast replacement.
• Modular stroke: 0.5 m segments allow the travel to be matched to the cell layout.
• Four carriages: several robots can work the same machine row on one rail.

Choosing the Right Configuration

In cells with chips and spatter, protection pays for itself faster than precision. A closed drag chain seventh axis rail keeps cables and hoses enclosed, so a damaged energy chain does not stop the line. A chip resistant robot linear track also covers the rack and guideway, which reduces the cleaning that would otherwise happen every shift. Where the robot grips and transports the part, a 0.5mm repeatability linear rail is accurate enough, and the money saved goes into covers, seals and stock parts instead of into machining tolerances that dust would wear away. Because the 7th axis robot linear track shares its drive and lubrication concept with the rest of the range, service routines stay familiar.

Quality Control and Delivery

Cover and seal fit is checked on every carriage before packing, and rails are inspected for straightness with the covers installed. Each set ships with a seal kit, a lubrication cartridge and a commissioning sheet that records preload and measured accuracy. Because the covers are the main wear item in a chip heavy cell, spare cover sections and a replacement guide are listed in the packing document.

FAQ

Q: Why choose 0.5mm accuracy instead of a precision rail?
A: In chip heavy cells the robot grips and moves parts, so 0.5mm is enough. Choosing this class keeps the budget for covers, seals and stock parts instead of precision machining that dust would erode.

Q: What does the closed drag chain protect?
A: It encloses the cables and hoses along the rail, so chips, spatter and coolant cannot damage the energy chain or the cable jacket.

Q: How is maintenance handled in a dirty cell?
A: Covers and seals are the main wear items and are held in stock. The manual lists the inspection interval for seal contact, cover condition and lubrication.

Q: Can the rail be extended later?
A: Yes. Rails are built from 0.5 m modules up to 30m, so extra segments can be added when a machine is installed at the end of the line.