Many people wonder what the difference is between robot cables and manipulator cables. Aren't both used in machines? Let's explain the differences.
Robot cables can be divided into two types: power cables and encoder cables. Manipulator cables have a wider scope, primarily used for manipulator control, power, and power supply.
Manipulators operate in relatively simpler processes, requiring only forward and backward grasping movements. Robot cables, by contrast, have higher requirements. Besides their inherent motion, they must also possess torsion and bending resistance to ensure flexible movement.
Manipulator cables and robot cables share certain similarities. They both possess the softness and wear resistance of flexible cables and are both considered motion drag chain cables.
So, what's the difference between them and manipulator cables? Drag chain cables operate within a fixed travel, but they move faster than robots, typically reaching tens of millions of times. However, robots have more stringent requirements, requiring more precise cable control. Robot cables offer higher reliability and can withstand 360-degree cable twisting, which is a fundamental difference from drag chain cables. Due to their distinct functions, the materials, processing methods, and core wires used in both cables differ, creating fundamental differences.
Both cables must be highly flexible, wear-resistant, and pressure-resistant to ensure a long service life. Generally speaking, robot cables have higher requirements. There's no single superior cable; it depends on the intended application and the price.
