ASP offers various forms of protection for robots, but it’s not always easy to choose the appropriate term. The commonly used term is “cover,” which refers to a type of fabric envelope that protects objects from dirt. Some of our clients have used other terms such as “safety suite,” “projective solution,” “jacket protection“, ” dresses for robots“, “clothes for industrials robots“, to describe our products. While these terms are not incorrect, we want to explain why at ASP, we emphasize the use of the term “cover.
What words can be used to describe an ASP cover?
A cover is a word that describes a fabric covering for a rare and valuable object. In the industrial context, robots are often expensive and not easily replaceable. They allow companies to perform tasks in potentially hazardous environments for humans, such as navigating through flames in a foundry. By using the term “cover,” we aim to convey the image of an ASP protection acting as a shield against various processes, thereby maximizing the preservation of your robot from damage.
How do I find an ASP company on the Internet?
Words like “waterproof cover,” “robot sleeve,” or “heated cover system” do not reflect ASP’s commitment to protection. Indeed, these alternative terms can be confusing and do not highlight the actual performance of our products. This inconsistency can mislead our customers when searching on the internet. By choosing the right keyword, such as “cover,” our potential customers can find us more easily when looking for solutions for protecting industrial robots.
Attachment of robot protection covers: a new innovation from ASP Protection for the axis 1 hoop, the new easy ring.
ASP Protection’s R&D department is constantly seeking to improve robot covers and accessories, such as the axis 1 hoop, offered to customers.
Moreover, the steel axis 1 ring are used to attach the robot protection cover. Sturdy enough for a person to stand on without any issues, but they have the drawback of being heavy to handle. For the past 2 years, ASP Protection’s engineers and technicians have been working on a major evolution of this axis 1 ring. Now made of aluminum, the new Easy Ring, International patent application No. PCT/EP2023/077401, are just as strong and, more importantly, much lighter. They are therefore easier to handle and transport.
Indeed, the new Easy Ring is octagonal in shape, but no worries: existing covers fit perfectly. They easily attach to it. Designed for Easy range protection covers, the Easy Ring has many other advantages:
The octagon fits within the diameter of the steel ring and can easily substitute for a classic ring. Without hindering the process.
The diameter of this octagon adapts from 700 mm to 1300 mm. It is fitting robots from ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, Comau, Kawasaki…
Grooves in the profile allow for the adaptation of various types of parts (air hoses, etc.).
Can be delivered with anti-tear or anti-pocket plates to prevent material accumulation in the folds of the protection cover.
Delivered pre-assembled on-site, the Easy Ring can be attached to your robot in less than 15 minutes.
For more information, contact your sales representative or call 03 83 22 88 55.
Some industrial robots evolve in extreme conditions, subjected to heat and / or hot or even incandescent projections. ASP has created specific covers for them, made of M1 classified fabric: they are non-flammable. Explanations…
French standard (NF) for reaction to fire
In fire safety, reaction to fire is characterised by the way a material will behave as combustible. It is defined by 2 criteria:
Combustibility: quantity of heat emitted by the complete combustion of the material
Flammability: amount of flammable gas emitted by the material
According to standard NF P. 92.507, these 2 criteria fall into 5 categories, from M0 (the most difficult to ignite) to M4 (the most easily inflammable). Materials classified M0 will hardly ignite while materials M4 will ignite very quickly.
Classification M1 and M0 of ASP fabrics
ASP has 10 different technical fabrics, respecting the classification M1 or M0. They are mainly used for the design of protective covers for robots in the automotive and aeronautic industries, in the forge and foundry.
Body assembly and welding
The shoeing activity in the automotive industry requires protective covers resistant to welding spatter. Based on aramid, the technical fabrics used provide excellent mechanical resistance for arc welding, spot or laser welding, and durably protect from splashes.
Wrist cover in Tiffon-R
ASP has also developed a cover system for CMC (Clever Modular Concept – patented solution). The welding gun protection are protected by two technical fabrics classified M1:
Texalis, fabric coated on two sides, one of which in aluminized rubber, constitutes the body of the cover
Cardel, which has a green elastomeric face, has a high resistance to sparks. It constitutes the plastron (thickness 2mm)
In addition, these 2 aramid-based fabrics are guaranteed to be silicone and halogen-free, and are tear-resistant.
Welding gun cover
Protections in the automotive industry
ASP propose également à ses clients de l’industrie automobile des housses de protection de véhicules fabriquées en Covel (un tissu technique orange classé M1 doublé d’un élastomère noir) ou en ELIT2. Sans silicone, il offre une très bonne protection contre les impacts, et bien sûr les projections chaudes accidentelles. La housse véhicule est fabriquée sur-mesure pour assurer une efficacité maximum aux opérateurs.
The ASP protective covers are stowed on the robot at the ring of axis 1 using a system called “twist lock fastener”. The twist lock fasteners are fixed on the ring and go in the eyelets of the cover and finally are being locked to hold the cover in place.
Old model of twist lock fastener Cover fixed on the ring of axis 1
The new twist lock fasteners of the protective covers
ASP now uses high quality twist lock fasteners. Made of brass, they do not rust, are stronger and the support is more stable. The covers are therefore now equipped with these new twist lock fasteners, recognizable by their color.
The old model of twist lock fastener (silver) and the new model (brassy) The new model of twist lock fastener in fixing up process
If you are renewing an ASP cover, we recommend you to change the twist lock fasteners. We will send you a bag containing the new brass twist lock fasteners free of charge. The change is simple and requires only few tools.
Of course the ASP team is at your disposal in case of any help required.
