UR10e payload along arm for cabling

Technical Questions
1

Hi,

We are looking to trial a new tool on our UR10e. However, the cabling for this is quite heavy at 4.5kg and 5m long, so 0.9kg/metre.

How does adding mass to the arm affect the payload of the cobot?

Thanks in advance :slightly_smiling_face:

2

Heavy accessories mounted on the arm has always been an issue on the robots.
You can’t make a proper payload setting that takes this weight into account (what I know of at least), so the robot will be more susceptible to protective stops due to false collision detections.

3

Thanks, suppose we can give it a try to see how it gets on. Back-up option looks like we use a tool balancer like the attached image.

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4

Yes, those work well, as well. But you’re limited by the rotation of the head. :slight_smile:
You will probably be alright, if the robot doesn’t have to move fast, though.

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