As multiaxis robots add more peripherals and advanced features, it can be easy to overlook the unsung devices in the workcell and they role they play in maximizing uptime. One example is the robotic dress pack. Since cable issues are often a significant cause of downtime for robots, it’s important to select dress packs that can address common cable management challenges while optimizing efficiency and throughput. 

When selecting a dress pack, it’s important to consider devices with the right combination of features, such as torsion and flexing resilience, ease of installation and maintenance, and integrated sensor options. Taken together, these characteristics can increase system availability and productivity for six-axis robots while reducing maintenance and repair needs.