TRX revolutionises 3D movement

Telescopic triflex® TRX - space-saving installation with a retraction length of up to 36 %

Winner: iF Design Award 2022 and Red Dot Design Award 2022
The telescopic triflex® R TRX combines triflex® R energy chain and retraction system in one. The combination enables space-saving installation with length compensation of the e-chain® of up to 36 %. The length compensation also prevents loops from forming on the robot. The round type in easy design is robust and enables the insertion and removal of preassembled cables.

Book a live demonstration

Telescopic and twistable combined in one e-chain

The TRX complements the functions of the triflex® R series and now alsomakes it telescopic
Thanks to their patented type, the TRX chain links allow a length compensation of up to 36 % to each other without losing the connection to each other or the torsion resistance.
The rubber band inside the TRX always brings the chain links back to their starting point and the retraction force can be adjustedvia the rubber band
Weight reduction of up to 83 % compared to a solution with a retraction system (RSP)
The TRX design study is currently 100% compatible with the TRE.60.087.0.B, with other chain sizes to follow

Functional sample of the TRX e-chain®

The best way to explain the function and benefits of the TRX e-chain® is to use a functional sample.
With this sample, you can experience the function of this special e-chain both haptically and by means of digital animation.
If, after pulling the rubber band, you would like to know what is happening inside the TRX and what makes the telescopic movement possible, scan the QR code on the banderole. This will start an animation on your mobile phone/tablet: By means of X-ray vision, you will be able to see inside the TRX and how it works.
Try it! You will be amazed.

Order free TRX sleeve

Experience the TRX from a completely new perspective

Start the animation with the play button and change the viewing angle with the mouse

Tech up

Up to 36% length compensation possible
Minimises loop formation
Space-saving design
Compatible with the triflex® R portfolio of the TRE range
Easy to retrofit

Cost down

Minimisation of bought-in parts
Shorter cable lengths
All components are individually replaceable
Minimisation of installation times thanks to the 'easy' design

Proof

The telescopic TRX is being tested for different characteristics in current tests in the igus® test laboratory.

Sustainability

Considerably less material and fewer parts are needed compared to conventional retraction systems, as a result of which resources are conserved.
Have your energy chain recycled in the igus chainge recycling program at the end of its life cycle. Irrespective of the manufacturer. You will receive a voucher for this: chainge Recycling Programme
igus supports the circular economy of plastics and is investing in chemical recycling.

Cable guidance in the TRX

As the cable or hose cannot stretch to the same extent as the e-chain®, they are routed inside the TRX according to a certain principle. (see picture on the right) In addition, the cable and hose are fixed again in the centre of the TRX so that they do not leave their position when the chain is pulled.
Due to the special arrangement of the cable and its additional strain relief in the centre of the TRX, the filling can perform the length compensation of the e-chain® without any problems.

upper chain: cable/hose wound up to maximummiddle chain: cable/hose half unwoundlower chain: cable/hose are completely lengthened in the TRX

Matthias Meyer explains the TRX on the igus trade show stand

3D movement like all triflex® R e-chain®
torsion resistance like all triflex® R e-chain®
Can be extended and shortened like all triflex® R e-chain®
Compatible with TRE and TRC in the corresponding size
The highlight is that the TRX is also telescopic

Book an individual demonstration

The proof

The triflex® R TRX in the igus® test laboratory
The TRX is currently undergoing the final test phase in our in-house test laboratory. The picture shows size TRE.60.B, in which the TRX will be available first.
The first 7-8 chain links (starting from axis 6) are normal chain links of the TRE.60.087.0.B. The rest of the e-chain® consists of the new telescopic TRX e-chain®.

Would you like to see this live? Then simply book a virtual appointment at our digital trade show stand.

Suitable products for the TRX

Angled tube with bracket — Angled tube with mounting bracket

Angled tube with mounting bracket

The TR.920.237.60.01 compact connectionin combination with the TR.912.099 angle tube offers the greatest possible degree of freedom when connecting to the robot
The elongated holes in the adapter brackets of the angle tube enable direct mounting on a wide range of robot models without the use of additional adapters.
The compact connection also impresses with its space-saving design to generate an optimum connection point even in confined cells.

Buy angle tube with bracket