High-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications
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Does your robot feel worn out? Prevent it now and rely on customized high-performance hoses for robotics and automation processes.
Robust hoses, individual solutions: The perfect synergy for your robotics and automation applications
In the high-precision world of robotics and automation, efficient components are crucial. This includes high-performance hoses. As a leading solution provider in this field, we are proud to offer you high-quality products and customized solutions.
Every application in robotics and automation is unique and requires specific solutions. As an experienced solution provider, we understand the diverse requirements of our customers. In our Engineering Services workflow, Masterflexgroup sales, engineers and technicians work closely together to develop customized high-performance hoses that are perfectly tailored to your requirements. This is how we ensure that you get the best possible performance out of your robotic applications.
Below, you will learn why our high-performance hoses are so important and which hoses we offer for robotics and automation applications. But also why robots can fail despite the best maintenance.
Your robot doesn't want to burn its fingers either - hose solutions for robotics and automation applications
A glowing heat fills the hall, the atmosphere seems charged. In the FH23 production department, an engineer is on the verge of collapse. He is now wondering whether he has burnt his fingers with his welding company's entry into robotics and automation. His costly investment, Robot Baratheon, a welding robot of impressive stature, is letting him down. High ambient temperatures and flying sparks are pushing the robot to its limits, while the production plant is on constant alert. The performance is simply not right. The engineer despairs as his vision of efficient production processes and cost savings goes up in smoke. His nerves are frayed and he can't afford another setback. Desperate and with his last ounce of willpower, he conducts an online search. He resolutely taps one search term after another into his keyboard. The engineer suddenly responded to the search engine results for Masterflex Group Engineering Services. "There must be experts there for hose solutions for robotics and automation applications," he said to himself.
First aid for robotics and automation applications
The initial meeting was followed by a tour of the factory. Robot Baratheon was closely scrutinized. The causes of the robot's predicament were quickly identified. The diagnosis: "Robot injury due to thermal overload". These are the rule in automated production. The engineer was overjoyed, he learned that in welding applications where flying sparks and high temperatures occur, conventional hoses are often inadequate. These hoses from Robot-Baratheon wear out too quickly and heat damage slows him down completely. Totally nasty. The engineer wanted to protect his robot from material breakage and hose deformation all over its body!
Our expertise in robotics and automation applications ensures that everything will be fine!
With customized high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications, the Masterflex Group expert has the secret recipe for Robot Baratheon. The Masterflex Group's hose systems are specially developed to withstand the high demands of welding robots and flying sparks. The protagonists are now ready to turn the fate of the robot systems around. The engineer then contacted the manufacturers of Robot-Baratheon and drew their attention to the hose problems and also referred in his email to the hoses and connecting elements for pneumatics, automation and robotics from the Masterflex Group. For his boss and also for the manufacturers of the robot systems, the eager engineer is now the man of the hour.
The following "remedy hoses" for robotics and automation applications have helped here:
XFlame hydro®Master-Clip SPARK XL
The cobot heartburn problem in robotics and automation applications
It was Mira's first big project and it was going very badly. She buried her head in her hands. A start-up specializing in the production of collaborative robotic systems for industry and robotics in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries was in turmoil. A problem, known internally as the "cobot heartburn problem", was keeping the whole team busy. Customers who used chemicals and aggressive conveying media in their applications placed demanding requirements on the robots. These systems for robotics and automation applications are used in mixing, dosing, production, welding rod feeding, inspection, filling or packaging, for example. They support the automation of production processes, laboratory analyses and tests, injection molding and pick & place applications, such as machine loading. The collaborative robots are designed to relieve humans by performing strenuous and potentially unhealthy tasks quickly and precisely. The burly head of the start-up left the meeting and gruffly slammed the door behind him, as the conventional hose components used by the start-up often failed under aggressive media and environmental conditions. The hoses revealed leaks here and there and the abrasion caused problems on the robot and contaminated the customer's end products.
Customized high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications as a robotic remedy
Mira sighed, fed up with the repeated failures, inefficient solutions and bad mood. She sat down in the break room, brooding, biting into her apple and scrolling through her smartphone in annoyance. The young woman suddenly coughed because she had almost choked on her apple and jumped up. Her eyes now wandered frantically back and forth on her display.
In her LinkedIn feed, she saw a post shared from her network that immediately grabbed, shook and aroused her curiosity. Her eyes fell on an unusual robot graphic and the solution it presented, which she believed could end the "cobot heartburn problem": custom-made high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications from the Masterflex Group...
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Say goodbye to heartburn - chemical-resistant hoses for automation
After intensive discussions, it was decided to test the new high-performance hose systems. To Mira's delight, the result exceeded all expectations. The robot systems were now not only resistant to chemicals, but also more efficient and powerful than ever before. The decision to use high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications from the Masterflex Group paid off. Mira was promoted to head of development at the company, which had now successfully mastered the challenges of chemical resistance and high quality standard customer requirements.
The following "remedy tubes" for robotic and automation applications helped here:
When the hose pressure rises
Mark, team leader at a manufacturing company for pick-and-place robotic systems, had long been overshadowed by his rival, chief engineer Derick van Eyke. Mark's team was younger, smaller and had lost every internal productivity duel so far. Driven by the desire to finally stand out as employee of the month, Mark had an extremely unusual dream that evening.
Lack of compressive strength blocks automation processes
In his dream, he entered the production hall with a steaming pot of coffee and discovered a robot sitting at a table, loud and whining, measuring its hose pressure. The robot was moaning about high hose pressure and its halved productivity due to lack of pressure resistance. Mark argued with the robot and tried to calm it down. It was only when Mark found himself making the whining robot a valerian tea that he woke up in his bed, speechless and confused.
Hose solutions for robotics and automation applications
The next morning, Mark remembered the strange dream about the industrial robot's high-pressure hose and did something unusual. He examined a mechanical gripper arm and checked the hose lines on his robots and realized that conventional hoses were being used. "This has to work better," he thought. Unbeknownst to Chief Engineer Derick van Eyke, Mark's purchasing department was instructed to research special compressed air-resistant hose solutions for robotics and automation applications. There was quickly a serious exchange and an application-matched hose sample from the Masterflex Group.
Custom-made high-performance hoses optimize robots with high-pressure hoses suffer
After Mark's team had replaced and tested the hose systems without a hitch, Mark was summoned to the company manager's office. He nervously entered the office, but to his amazement, the CEO praised his initiative with the customized hose solutions for robotics and automation applications. The company received a major order from the automotive industry thanks to the now more efficient systems with more pressure-resistant hoses. The pick-and-place gripper robots, equipped with the high-performance hoses, were now to help transport and insert windshields. Mark and his team had not only overtaken their rivals to win the "Team of the Month Trophy" for the first time, but also opened the doors to new successes in the automotive industry. Mark's dream became a reality and the manufacturing company soared to new heights. Without any hose pressure on his robots.
The following "remedy hoses" for robotics and automation applications helped here:
The big hose rupture threat for robots!
At a manufacturing facility called "Full-ROB-Tech Solutions", industrial robot product lines regularly struggle with one critical problem - hose ruptures. The unexpected leaks, caused by kinking and white paper due to a lack of flexibility in the hose components, lead to frequent breakdowns, production delays and increasing frustration among employees.
In the hectic world of "Full-ROB-Tech Solutions", there is immense pressure on the shoulders of brown-haired Emily Rodriguez, the dedicated production manager. If the robots were human, they would be hobbling around the production halls on crutches, she thought.
High quality standards for components for automation systems
The upcoming certification tests for their costly robotic systems cast a dark shadow and to make matters worse, the dreaded Mr. Schulze, better known as Eagle Eye Schulze, was appointed as product conformity and certification inspector. His strict standards and meticulous approach to technical guidelines and standards are notorious in the industry. Inspector Schulze looks for defects and potential hazards in robotic systems as if his life depended on it and is only too happy to deny claims to certificates.
For several months now, Emily has been aware of the problems with the hoses used not being resistant to stress cracking. She replaces hoses in vain and consults internally. The prospect of inspections by Mr. Schulze further exacerbates the tense atmosphere in the company. The thought of possible leaks and failures during the tests torments Emily and makes the future of robot production in the company seem uncertain.
Engineering service for customized hose solutions
Shortly before the certification, Emily Rodriguez unexpectedly bumps into her old college friend Alex Turner, who is considered the industry's ultimate plastic hose guru, at a trade fair for robotics and automation applications. In an agitated conversation, she describes the pressing problems to him. Alex, who immediately recognizes the situation, offers his help. As an expert from the Masterflex Group, he can offer a solution to the challenges with flexible and stress crack-resistant high-performance hoses. Emily is hopeful that this unexpected encounter and Alex's expertise could be a turning point for the robots at "Full-ROB-Tech Solutions". With newfound hope and the knowledge of a possible solution, she makes her way to the production hall. There she does everything she can to put Alex's recommendations into practice, taking with her the hose samples tailored to her specifications. The flexible and stress crack resistant high-performance hoses from Masterflex Group are thoroughly tested and integrated into the robotic machines.
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Reliable, highly flexible hose systems for automation systems
Emily held her breath for what felt like an eternity as the keen-eyed Schulze began his detailed examinations of the robot systems. However, the longer the machines worked under real conditions, the bigger the gleaming eyes of the observers. The customized high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications showed their true strength and significantly improved robot operation. A product line whose motion apparatus had previously been plagued by hose tears and stress cracking problems was now running without failure, as if the stiff robots were suddenly all more flexible yoga instructors. Emily breathes a sigh of relief when she realizes that the Masterflex Group's solution is actually delivering the desired results.
Project work and solution finder for the industry
While Mr. Schulze meticulously, almost obsessively, searches for defects even after the tests have been completed, the test results are presented. The robots and the flexible hoses all pass the tests with flying colors, and "Full-ROB-Tech Solutions" receives the long-awaited certification. Robot production is saved and the prospects for the future are bright.
Emily, grateful for the help of her old college classmate Alex, sees this experience not only as a solution to a technical problem, but also as a realization of how collaboration, custom solutions and expertise can make the difference in critical moments.
The following "remedy tubes" for robotics and automation applications helped here:
Master-Tube PA 12wMiniflex PU Teflon™ PFA
Protect your robots from unpleasant abrasion damage
Jens Pietler, secretly describes himself as the greatest purchasing genius in the entire mechanical engineering company. As a smart technical purchaser, he is responsible for the entire order and supplier management to ensure the smooth supply of samples and series in the company. As a technology fan, however, two hearts beat in Jen's chest, as he was always on the lookout for innovative solutions to take the company's automation systems to the next level. But there was one persistent problem that would not let him go: the state-of-the-art robotic systems were now leaking more frequently. This dilemma turned Jens into an ambitious investigator who was determined to find a solution.
At the same time, a competition for the "TOP ROB Innovator" was underway, and Jens was determined to take home this prestigious title. The trophy would not only satisfy his personal ambition, but also increase the company's recognition.
Avoid weak points in the automation process and maximize your performance
One day, Jens was struck by the idea. He decided to take a bold step and sneaked into the production hall, past the busy designers who were preoccupied with complex technical challenges and had no ear for Jens' technobabble. He put himself in the position of the machines, knelt down and examined the robotic systems up close. He could actually feel external, rough signs of wear on the installed hose components. While he was still pondering the cause of the hose abrasion, Jens noticed that he had scraped his knees during the examinations. His new jeans were now soiled and signs of wear in the form of torn fabric were visible.
A curse escaped him as he grumbled inwardly about the inferior material of his trousers. But then he had his aha moment. What if the same problem was occurring with the hoses of the robotic systems? Perhaps conventional hoses are the problem with the leaks...
At the same time, a competition for the "TOP ROB Innovator" was running, and Jens was determined to take home this prestigious title. The trophy would not only satisfy his personal ambition, but also increase the company's recognition.
No abrasion, no leaks. Custom-made high-performance hoses against material weakness
Full of determination, Jens began meticulously researching hoses specifically designed for the extreme demands of robotics and automation applications. He came across highly abrasion-resistant materials that could withstand the stresses to which the machines were exposed in their daily work. Being a strategic buyer, Jens did not hesitate and ordered a supply of custom-made high-performance hoses from Masterflex Group with relative ease.
After consulting with the designers and engineers, Jens Pietler set about implementing the new heavy-duty hose systems manufactured to suit the company's applications. Leaks were a thing of the past and the robotic systems ran more smoothly than ever before.
At the "TOP ROB Innovator" competition, Jens proudly presented the improved systems and, together with his team, earned not only the well-deserved applause of the jury, but also the recognition of his tech-savvy colleagues. The trophy now adorned the company display case and was not only a symbol of Jens' purchasing genius, but also of the innovative strength of the entire team in the mechanical engineering company.
The following "remedy hoses" for robotics and automation applications helped here:
Master-Tube PE UltraMaster-PUR StepMaster-PUR TrivolutionTeflon™ PTFE
The hoses that bring your robots to life - tailor-made for your success!
Our product portfolio offers customized high-performance hoses for robotics and automation applications.
Find here the hoses from Masterflex and Novoplast Schlauchtechnik for robotics and automation.
In addition, we also manufacture individual hose solutions tailored precisely to the process capability of your system. Contact us now to arrange an appointment with our Engineering Services team.
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Your vision, our expertise: Engineering services at the highest level for your robotics and automation applications
With customized high-performance hoses from the Masterflex Group, your robot will be able to handle any problem in the future. Our ideas, solutions and products are based on German development expertise. Sales, engineers and technicians work hand in hand to ensure the efficiency and longevity of your robotic systems.
Achieving more together
There are tasks where companies can achieve more with professional and qualified cooperation. With our engineering services, we support our customers in a flexible and targeted manner. We develop solutions for companies from all sectors worldwide. All services to make ideas ready for series production come from a single source. Benefit from the knowledge of the entire Masterflex Group: Our specialists work together in a close network across all departments. Contact us and let us advise you proactively. Together we will create a customized design development plan.
Group-wide expertise
Within this Group-wide competence network, a wide range of resources are available for a wide variety of requirements and issues. A project team consisting of specialists from the entire Masterflex Group is set up on the basis of the design development plan. They work together in a close network across departments and thus ensure an efficient process flow. Teamwork and a targeted exchange of know-how lead to the best possible solution, which can be extensively tested in the actual application and adapted if necessary.
Analysis by the sales department
Once the problem or issue has been precisely defined, our sales team takes on the task of carrying out a comprehensive analysis. Here, not only the technical aspects are taken into account, but also economic and logistical factors. The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of the customer's requirements and to create a solid basis for further processing.
Composition of a task force of specialists
The next step is to put together a task force of highly qualified specialists to fulfill the specific requirements of the task. The task force brings a wide range of technical expertise and experience to ensure that every aspect of the specific requirements is covered.
Customer solution
The task force is working intensively together to develop a customized solution. Innovative technologies and proven methods are incorporated in equal measure. The solution is continuously coordinated with the customer to ensure that it exactly meets the specific requirements and objectives. The final customer solution is only presented after extensive testing and validation.
