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Robotic applications demand wires that can withstand constant flexing, twisting, and movement without failing. Durability, flexibility, and a small form factor are crucial. Pelican Wire designs and manufactures custom cables that are specifically engineered for the dynamic and demanding environment of robotics.
We offer a wide range of solutions, including fine-gauge multi-conductor cables, high-flex life cables, and custom-molded assemblies. Our expertise in thermal management also allows us to provide solutions for heat dissipation and temperature measurement in high-performance robotic systems.
Our engineering team partners with robotics companies to develop custom wire and cable solutions that meet the precise needs of their applications. We can assist with everything from material selection and cable design to prototyping and full-scale production.
High-flex life cable is designed to withstand millions of flex cycles without breaking. This is critical in robotics, where cables are constantly moving and bending. We use specialized materials and construction techniques to maximize the flex life of our cables.
Robot cables are designed for a much higher degree of flexibility and durability than standard industrial cables. They are also often smaller and lighter to reduce the overall weight and inertia of the robotic arm.
Yes, we can provide custom-molded cable assemblies that are designed to fit your specific robot and application. This can improve the reliability and aesthetics of your robot, as well as simplify the assembly process.
The most common cause of cable failure in robotics is fatigue from repeated flexing. Other causes include abrasion, chemical exposure, and improper installation. We can help you select the right cable for your application to minimize the risk of failure.
We have specialized equipment that can simulate the flexing and twisting motions of a robotic arm. This allows us to test our cables to millions of cycles and verify their flex life performance.
While we don’t provide cable management systems ourselves, we can design our cables to be compatible with a wide range of cable management solutions. We can also provide guidance on best practices for cable routing to maximize flex life.
The future of robotics is in collaborative robots (cobots), mobile robots, and AI-powered automation. We are constantly developing new wire and cable solutions to meet the evolving needs of this exciting industry, including smaller, lighter, and more flexible cables.
