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The design with rounded edges increases work safety by reducing the risk of injury when coming into contact with the robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the parts you need for your cobot\u2019s cable management system are now available in one convenient kit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what\u2019s included: more than 100 triflex R TRE e-chain links (30mm or 40mm), hook and loop or plastic mounting brackets, a strain relief bracket, lock clips, and an assembly tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjustable hook and loop fasteners will fit around virtually any cobot manufacturer\u2019s arm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When humans and robots work close together, safety is of the utmost importance.\u00a0 For this reason, users of robots and cobots already rely on the three-dimensional and round triflex R e-chains to manage the power and control cables. 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