Robot tracks and 7th-axis systems are often the most exposed components in an automation cell. Problems arise if they are designed for clean and controlled environments.
In real-world robotics applications, linear motion systems are routinely subjected to debris, abrasive dust, moisture, chemicals, overspray, and extreme temperatures, all of which accelerate wear and drive unplanned downtime if not addressed early in the design process.
Join us for the upcoming webinar, “Harsh and Dirty by Design: Engineering Robot Tracks and 7th Axis Systems for Real-World Environments.” The webinar will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 12.
During the session, experts will focus specifically on how harsh and dirty environments impact robot tracks and long-axis linear motion systems, why traditional guide technologies struggle under contamination, and what design strategies improve reliability and uptime in demanding applications.
Topics of focus for the webinar will include:
- Common harsh environments affecting robot tracks, including welding cells, grinding and finishing operations, paint booths, extreme temperatures, and washdown areas
- Typical failure modes seen in 7th axis systems, such as seal bypass, bearing damage, corrosion, and loss of alignment
- Why small rolling elements and conventional sealing strategies often fail once contamination enters the track system
- Design approaches that improve survivability in robot tracks, including roller guideways, cam followers, mechanical scrapers, track covers, and protective surface treatments
- How track configuration and system architecture influence exposure to contamination, maintenance access, and long-term performance
- Why preventive maintenance for robot tracks must be engineered into the system rather than treated as a reactive task
Meet the panelists
The panelists for this webinar include:
- Molly Lynch is an account manager for the Midwest at Güdel Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Güdel Group AG. With 15 years in factory automation, Lynch helps systems integrators and end users across the Midwest solve their toughest automation challenges. She has a track record of helping customers bring innovative automation solutions to life. Lynch is a graduate of the University of Iowa and lives in Chicago.
- Brenda Courim is the director of sales and marketing at Güdel. She brings more than 30 years of manufacturing experience to the role and has spent the past five years with Güdel, helping drive strategy at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer application. Courim’s background includes approximately 20 years in design engineering — primarily in the automotive industry — followed by roles in product management and project management. She holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, giving her a strong technical foundation in automation system design, application requirements, and lifecycle considerations.
This webinar is intended for robotics engineers, automation designers, system integrators, and maintenance professionals responsible for specifying, deploying, or supporting robot tracks and 7th axis systems in harsh industrial environments. If your robots rely on linear motion where dirt, heat, cold, moisture, and debris are unavoidable, this session will provide practical insights for engineering uptime from the start.
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