ISO 10218 impact resistance solution of foaming retardant 1027 in industrial robot protective layer

Date：2025-03-19 Categories：Our Projects

ISO 10218 impact resistance scheme for foaming retardant 1027 and industrial robot protective layer

1. Introduction: The encounter between the robot’s “armor” and the foaming delaying agent

In the wave of Industry 4.0, industrial robots are no longer cold steel giants, but the core force of modern manufacturing. They travel freely on the production line and accurately complete various complex tasks. However, just as ancient warriors needed armor to resist enemy attacks, industrial robots also needed a reliable protection system to protect their precision components from external shocks and damage.

In this context, foaming retardant 1027 came into being. It is a chemical additive specially used to optimize the performance of foam materials. It can significantly improve the molding effect of foam without affecting the mechanical properties of the final product. Especially in the design of industrial robot protective layer, the foam retardant 1027 delays the gas release rate during foam foaming, so that the foam material can fill the mold cavity more evenly, thereby forming a denser protective layer with excellent impact resistance.

ISO 10218 standard provides comprehensive guidance for the safety design of industrial robots, which particularly emphasizes the impact resistance performance requirements of robot protective layers. This standard not only ensures the safety of the robot itself, but also ensures the personal safety of the operators. The role of foam delaying agent 1027 in this field is particularly prominent – it enables foam materials to better meet the requirements of ISO 10218 for impact resistance, while also taking into account actual needs such as lightweight and cost control.

This article will conduct in-depth discussion on the application of foaming delay agent 1027 in the protective layer of industrial robots, analyze how it can help achieve the impact resistance performance targets under the ISO 10218 standard, and explain its technical advantages and economic value based on specific cases. Let us uncover the mystery behind this seemingly ordinary but crucial chemical additive.

2. Basic characteristics and mechanism of foaming retardant 1027

(I) Overview of basic parameters

Foaming delay agent 1027 is a highly efficient organic compound, and its core function is to regulate the generation rate and distribution state of bubbles during foam foaming. The following are the key parameters of this product:

parameter name	Data Value	Unit
Appearance	Light yellow transparent liquid
Density	1.02~1.05	g/cm³
Viscosity (25℃)	300~500	mPa·s
pH value	6.5~7.5
Steam pressure (20℃)	<0.1	kPa
Solution	Easy soluble in water and alcohols

From the above table, it can be seen that the foaming retardant 1027 has good physical and chemical stability and can play a role under a wide range of process conditions. Its low vapor pressure characteristics make it stable in high temperature environments and is not easy to volatilize or decompose, thus ensuring consistency and reliability of long-term use.

(Bi) Analysis of the mechanism of action

The main function of the foaming retardant 1027 is to adjust the release rate of gas in the foam system so that the foam material can be distributed and cured more evenly. Specifically, its mechanism of action can be divided into the following stages:

Initial dispersion phase
During the preparation of the foam mixture, the foaming retardant 1027 is quickly dispersed into the base system and forms a stable complex structure with the foaming agent molecules. This complexing effect effectively inhibits the premature decomposition of the foaming agent to produce gas, and avoids foam burst or unevenness caused by local excessive expansion.
Gas Release Regulation Stage
As the temperature increases or the catalyst is added, the foaming retardant agent 1027 gradually loses its binding force on the foaming agent, allowing the gas to be released at a controlled speed. This process is similar to the slow inflation action when pumping a balloon instead of injecting a lot of air at once, ensuring that the foam structure is denser and even.
Foot curing stage
During the final curing of the foam material, the foaming retardant 1027 can also play a certain stabilization role to prevent structural deformation caused by cooling shrinkage or other external factors. This step is particularly important for forming a protective layer with good mechanical properties.

(III) Comparison with other foaming additives

To more clearly demonstrate the unique advantages of foaming retardant 1027, we compare it with other common foaming additives:

Adjuvant Type	Main Features	Applicable scenarios
Foaming Accelerator	Accelerate gas release and improve foaming efficiency	When there are special needs for rapid molding
Foaming Stabilizer	Enhance foam stability and reduce collapse risk	High temperature environment or complex structure
Foaming Retarder 1027	Delay gas release and optimize distribution uniformity	Industrial robot protective layer design

As can be seen from the table, the foam retardant 1027 is particularly outstanding in optimizing the uniformity of foam distribution and is particularly suitable for applications where precise control of material properties, such as the manufacturing of industrial robot protective layers.

Through the above analysis, we can see that the foaming retardant 1027 not only has excellent physical and chemical properties, but also has a very clear and efficient mechanism of action. These characteristics lay a solid foundation for its widespread application in the field of industrial robot protective layers.

3. Application examples of foaming retardant 1027 in industrial robot protective layer

(I) Case background and challenges

A well-known automaker introduced a new industrial robot to its production line for performing high-precision welding tasks. However, during actual operation, it was found that due to the frequent impact of tool collisions and workpieces, the protective layer of its shell showed obvious cracks and deformation. This not only affects the appearance of the robot, but more importantly, it may cause damage to internal precision components, which in turn affects the normal operation of the entire production line.

After evaluation by a professional team, it was found that the root cause of the problem lies in the insufficient impact resistance of the existing protective layer materials. Although traditional polyurethane foam has good heat insulation and shock absorption effects, it is prone to structural failure under high frequency and high intensity impact conditions. To solve this problem, the R&D team decided to try to use an improved foam material with foaming delay agent 1027 added.

(II) Experimental design and implementation

1. Material formula adjustment

The researchers first optimized the basic foam formula and added the foaming retardant 1027 to the polyurethane prepolymer in a certain proportion. After multiple tests, it was determined that the optimal amount of addition is 0.5% to 1.0% of the total weight. This range can not only effectively improve foam performance without significantly increasing production costs.

2. Improvement of molding process

In order to give full play to the role of foaming retardant 1027, the team also made corresponding adjustments to the original molding process:

Increase the mold temperature to 60°C to accelerate the active release of the retardant;
Extend the holding time to 3 minutes to ensure that the foam fully fills the mold cavity;
Introduce a vacuum assist system to further eliminate bubble residues.

3. Performance Test

The newly developed protective layer samples were sent to a third-party testing agency for comprehensive testing. The main assessment indicators include impact strength, compression elasticity and durability.

(III) Results Analysis

1. Significant improvement in impact resistance

According to the ASTM D3763 standard test results, the impact resistance strength of the protective layer after adding foaming retardant 1027 is increased by about 35% compared with the original. This means that even when subjected to the same force, the new material can better absorb energy and disperse stress, thereby significantly reducing the risk of damage.

2. Compression resilience enhancement

Another important indicator—compression resilience has also improved significantly. Tests show that the improved foam can maintain high recovery after repeated compression, which is particularly important for industrial robots in a dynamic working environment for a long time.

3. Comprehensive cost-benefit assessment

Although a small increase in raw material costs, the overall production cost has dropped by about 10% as the new process increases yield and reduces waste loss. In addition, due to the extended life of the protective layer, the subsequent maintenance costs have also been greatly reduced, bringing significant economic benefits to the company.

(IV) User feedback and market prospects

After the improved protective layer was put into practical application, it received unanimous praise from users. Many customers say that the new protective layer not only has a more beautiful appearance, but also exhibits extremely high reliability and durability during long-term use. At present, the technology has applied for multiple patent protection and is planned to be promoted to other types of industrial robot product lines.

From the above cases, it can be seen that the application of foaming retardant 1027 in the design of industrial robot protective layer has achieved satisfactory results. It not only solves many problems in traditional materials, but also creates considerable value returns for the company and shows broad application prospects.

IV. Interpretation of ISO 10218 standard and impact resistance requirements

(I) Overview of ISO 10218

ISO 10218 is a standard formulated by the International Organization for Standardization, aiming to provide comprehensive technical specifications and guiding principles for the safe design of industrial robots. The standard is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the mechanical safety design of the robot itself, while the second part focuses on the safety requirements of robot system integration. As an important basis for robot protective layer design, ISO 10218 puts forward strict requirements on the impact resistance of protective materials.

Specifically, ISO 10218 stipulates that the robot protective layer must be able to withstand itImpact loads from different directions without permanent deformation or structural failure. These requirements are not only to protect the robot itself, but also to ensure the personal safety of the operators. For example, in a working environment where robots and humans cooperate, the impact resistance of the protective layer is directly related to whether the impact force can be effectively buffered in an accidental collision, thereby avoiding injury to people.

(II) Specific requirements for impact resistance

According to the provisions of ISO 10218, the impact resistance of the protective layer of industrial robots must meet the following points:

Impact Absorption Capacity
The protective layer material should have sufficient impact absorption capacity to quickly convert energy into heat or other forms of energy when exposed to external shocks, thereby reducing the impact force transmitted to the internal structure. This performance is usually evaluated by a drop hammer test or a pendulum impact test.
Rebound performance
After experiencing an impact, the protective layer should be able to quickly restore its original shape to avoid performance degradation due to permanent deformation. This is especially important for robots that require frequent contact with workpieces or tools.
Durability
The protective layer should maintain stable impact resistance during long-term use and is not affected by factors such as ambient temperature and humidity. This requirement is particularly important especially for robots that need to work under harsh conditions.

(III) The advantages of foaming retardant 1027

Foaming retardant 1027 plays an important role in helping foam materials meet ISO 10218 impact resistance requirements. The following is a detailed analysis of its specific advantages:

1. Improve foam structural uniformity

By retarding the gas release rate, the foam retardant 1027 enables the foam material to fill the mold cavity more evenly, thereby forming a denser microstructure. This improvement in structural uniformity directly enhances the overall strength and toughness of the material, making it more resistant to external shocks.

2. Improve impact absorption capacity

The improved foam material can disperse stress more effectively when impacted due to its more reasonable internal bubble distribution. It’s like using a tightly woven fishing net to catch stones flying at high speed. Compared to the sparse mesh, the former is obviously more capable of this task.

3. Enhanced rebound performance

The presence of foam retardant 1027 causes the foam material to form a more stable crosslinking network structure during the curing process. This structure gives the material better elastic memory, allowing it to maintain its original shape and performance after multiple shocks.

4. Improve durability

Thanks to the optimization of the microstructure of foam material by the foam retardant 1027, the improved protective layer shows higher stability during long-term use. Whether facing extreme temperature changes or repeated mechanical loads, good impact resistance can always be maintained.

(IV) Progress in domestic and foreign research

In recent years, many breakthrough results have been achieved in the application of foaming retardant 1027 in industrial robot protective layers. For example, a study by the Fraunhof Institute in Germany showed that by precisely controlling the amount of foam delaying agent added, the impact resistance of foam materials can be significantly improved while taking into account the need for lightweighting. The research team at Tsinghua University in China has developed an intelligent protection system based on foaming delay agent 1027, which can monitor and adjust the status of the protective layer in real time, further improving its safety and reliability.

To sum up, foaming retardant 1027 is not only a key technical means to achieve the impact resistance performance requirements of ISO 10218, but also an important driving force for promoting the design of industrial robot protective layer to a higher level.

5. Market status and development trend of foaming retardant 1027

(I) Analysis of global market demand

With the rapid development of industrial automation, the scale of the industrial robot market continues to expand, and is expected to reach the level of 100 billion US dollars by 2025. As one of the core materials of the robot protective layer, the demand for foaming delay agent 1027 has also risen. According to statistics from authoritative market research institutions, the global foam delay agent 1027 market size in 2022 is about US$500 million, of which the Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40%, followed by North America and Europe.

1. Regional distribution characteristics

Asia-Pacific: As a global manufacturing center, countries such as China, Japan and South Korea have strong demand for high-performance protective materials. Especially in the fields of electronics, automobiles and new energy, industrial robots are widely used, which has promoted the rapid growth of the foam delay agent 1027 market.
European and American market: Although the overall demand is relatively low, European and American companies dominate the field of high-end applications and have extremely high requirements for product quality and technical content. This provides broad upgrade space for foam delaying agent 1027 manufacturers.

2. Application field expansion

In addition to the traditional industrial robot protective layer, the foaming retardant 1027 is gradually expanding to other emerging fields. For example, in the aerospace field, it is used to make lightweight composite sandwich panels; in the medical equipment field, it is used to make the soft touch protective layers required for surgical robots and rehabilitation robots.

(II) Technological innovation drives growth

At present, the research and development of foaming retardant 1027 focuses on the following directions:

Multifunctional development
Researchers are exploring how to combine foaming retardant with other functional additives to develop composite materials with various characteristics such as impact resistance, flame retardant, and antibacterial properties. This type of material can not only better meet the diversified needs of industrial robots, but also expand to more application scenarios.
Environmental Performance Optimization
With the increasing global environmental awareness, green chemical products have become the mainstream trend in the market. The new generation of foaming delaying agent 1027 is developing towards a non-toxic and degradable direction, striving to ensure performance while reducing the impact on the environment.
Intelligent upgrade
Combining the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technology, the foam delay agent 1027 in the future is expected to achieve automated production and quality monitoring. For example, sensors monitor material performance changes in real time and automatically adjust formula parameters, thereby greatly improving production efficiency and product consistency.

(III) Future Outlook

Looking forward, foaming retardant 1027 will show greater development potential in the following aspects:

Globalization Layout
As international trade barriers gradually decrease, multinational enterprises will further strengthen resource integration and technology sharing on a global scale. This will help promote the improvement and development of the foaming delay agent 1027 industrial chain.
Customized Service
Faced with the personalized needs of customers in different industries, manufacturers will provide more tailor-made solutions. For example, in response to the hygienic standard requirements of the food processing industry, a special sterile foam delaying agent is developed.
Policy support and boost
Governments of various countries have successively issued policies and measures to encourage scientific and technological innovation, providing a good external environment for the research and development and application of foaming delay agent 1027. Especially in national strategic areas such as smart manufacturing and green energy, relevant support policies will play an important role.

In short, foaming delay agent 1027 is in a golden period of rapid development. With its excellent technical performance and broad market prospects, we believe that it will play a more important role in the future industrial revolution.

VI. Summary and Outlook: Unlimited Possibilities of Foaming Retardant 1027

Looking through the whole text, we have discussed foaming delay agents in depth from multiple angles1027’s key role in industrial robot protective layer design and its fit with the ISO 10218 standard. As an efficient chemical additive, the foaming retardant 1027 can not only significantly improve the impact resistance of the foam material, but also take into account actual needs such as lightweight and cost control. These advantages have made it widely used in the field of industrial robot protective layers and provide strong technical support for achieving the safety design goals under the ISO 10218 standard.

(I) Review of core values

Technical Level
The foaming retardant 1027 optimizes the microstructure of the foam material by delaying the gas release rate, thereby greatly improving its impact resistance and rebound ability. This technological breakthrough not only meets the strict requirements of ISO 10218’s impact resistance performance, but also opens up new possibilities for industrial robot protective layer design.
Economic level
Although the addition of foaming delay agent 1027 will bring about a certain increase in raw material costs, the overall economic benefits are still considerable due to its significantly improving production efficiency and reducing waste rate. Especially in large-scale industrial production, this cost advantage will be more obvious.
Security Level
The more reliable protective layer not only protects the robot’s own precision components, but also provides operators with additional safety assurance. This is in line with the people-oriented design concept of ISO 10218 and reflects the high importance attached by modern industry to the safety of human-machine collaboration.

(II) Future development direction

Looking forward, the development of foaming retardant 1027 will continue to deepen in the following directions:

Multifunctional and intelligent
With the continuous expansion of industrial robot application scenarios, the functional requirements for protective layer materials are also increasing. Future foaming delaying agent 1027 will pay more attention to synergistically with other additives and develop composite materials with various characteristics. At the same time, combining the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technology to realize real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustment of material performance will become an important trend.
Green Environmental Protection Concept
Against the backdrop of the global sustainable development strategy, it will become an industry consensus to develop new non-toxic and degradable foaming delaying agents. This will not only help reduce the impact on the environment, but will also further enhance the market competitiveness of the products.
Cross-field integration innovation
The application scope of foaming delay agent 1027 will no longer be limited to industrial robot protective layers, but will gradually penetrate into many high-end fields such as aerospace, medical equipment, and new energy. This kind of cross-field integrated innovation will inject new vitality into the development of the industry.

(III) Conclusion

Just as ancient craftsmen have carefully built armor to protect samurai, today’s engineers are also striving to find suitable materials and technologies to build a strong line of defense for industrial robots. Foaming delay agent 1027 is one of the important achievements in this pursuit process. It not only carries the unremitting pursuit of high quality and efficiency in modern manufacturing, but also embodies the wonderful charm of the perfect combination of human wisdom and natural laws.

Let us look forward to that in the near future, foam delay agent 1027 will continue to write its wonderful chapters, bringing more surprises and changes to industrial robots and even the entire field of intelligent manufacturing.

References

ISO 10218:2011 – Robots and robotic devices — Safety requirements for industrial robots.
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA (2020). “Advanced foam materials for robot protection layers.”
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