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Energy chains for cleanroom applications
Over 9,000 energy chain ranges are certified for cleanroom applications ISO Class-1 to -51)
For almost 20 years, igus® has been among the frontrunners of energy supply systems in cleanrooms. igus® supplies a wide range of IPA-tested energy chains that enable a machine-specific energy supply in cleanrooms and are easy to install. As the quality requirements demanded by customers and by test standards for cleanroom technology are constantly growing, igus® is continuously working on improving its products. In order to be able to respond even faster to customer requirements, igus® has built a cleanroom laboratory for the rapid development of particle-free motion plastics together with the Fraunhofer IPA Institute. The laboratory is suitable for cleanrooms up to class 1 air purity according to ISO 14644-1.
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Over 9,000 energy chain series certified for cleanroom applications ISO Class 1 to 5 1)
The Fraunhofer IPA Institute has tested various igus energy chain series according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1. It is therefore now possible to make accurate statements about the potential cleanroom uses of almost all the main e-chains from igus.
| Result according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1 | Series | Report No. | Speed [m/s] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO Class 1 | SKF12O/SKF12C e-skin single pod system | IG 2102-1212 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | e-skin flat 3 layers | IG 2107-1242 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | SKS28.068.02.1 e-skin soft + cable | IG 1907-1125 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | SKY28.068.02.1 e-skin hybrid | IG 1907-1125 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | SK28.068.0500.02.1 | IG 1907-1125 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | E61.29.050.075.0 | IG 1303-640 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 3 | E6.29.050.055.0 | IG 0308-295 | 1.0/2.0 |
| ISO Class 1 | E3.15.040.075.0 | IG 0704-400 | 0.5 |
| ISO Class 2 | 1500.050.038.0 | IG 1303-640-1 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 5 | T3.29.050.038.0 | IG 1303-640-1 | 0.5 |
| ISO Class 2 | E14.3.038.0 | IG 0308-295 | 1.0 |
| ISO Class 3 | 2500.05.055.0 | IG 0308-295 | 2.0 |
| ISO Class 3 | E6.29.060.150.0 | IG 0704-400 | 0.5 |
| ISO Class 5 | E4.32.10.063.0 | IG 1303-640-1 | 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 |
| ISO Class 3 | 280.10.100 | IG 0308-295 | 1.0 |
e-skin flat with stranded structure as an alternative to trackless cables
- Cleanroom-compatible in accordance with IPA ISO Class 1
- Modular and compact design
- Cable can be removed in minutes
- With customised CFCLEAN stranded structure for high reliability
- Service life over 57 million double strokes
- Available from stock
- No minimum order quantity
During operation, as few particles as possible should be released into the environment. This naturally applies in particular to moving machine elements such as energy chains and cables. Generating as few particles as possible requires high abrasion resistance - and is therefore also an indicator of a long service life. This is a development goal for all igus® products. igus® tests each of its products in extensive and thorough test procedures in its own laboratory. Only products that meet the standards of our laboratory are subjected to the Fraunhofer IPA tests based on them. Proof of this is provided by
expert reports from the IPA, Fraunhofer Institute, which certify igus® with the best possible ISO Class 1 classification for its numerous products
igus cleanroom products in comparison
⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ Most suitable | ⬤ Rather less suitable | Yes | X No
| Flat cable guide e-skin flat | e-skin corrugated tube | C6 energy chain | Energy chain E6/E6.1 | Commercially available ribbon cables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 according to EN ISO 14644-1 | ✔ | ✔ | Continuous cleanroom tests in the<br />IPA-certified igus<br />cleanroom laboratory | ✔ | ✔ |
| Modular design | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ |
| Components individually interchangeable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Quick filling, openable | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | X |
| Fast delivery | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ |
| Easy maintenance | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⭘⭘⭘⭘ |
| Available from stock | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Can be shortened | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Can be widened | ✔ | X | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| High productivity rate | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ |
| No minimum order quantity | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Cost-effective | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ |
| Suitable for unsupported applications | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ |
| For high dynamics | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ |
| Space-saving | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ |
| Fill weight | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘ |
| Up to 4-year guarantee | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Saves resources | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Everything from one source (chain, cable, connector) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Products also available individually | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | X |
| Quiet, smooth operation | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘ | ⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘ |
| Online calculation of service life | X | X | X | ✔ | X |
| Online interior separation configurator | In preparation | ✔ | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| Suitable for the following industries | Electrical manufacturing, 3C industries, bonding dispensers, semiconductors, FPD production, medical technology, microelectronics, AOI | Electrical manufacturing, 3C industries, dispensers, glass cutting, semiconductors, FPD production, microelectronics, AOI | Electrical manufacturing, semiconductor industry, FPD production, microelectronics, panel robots, packaging | Electrical manufacturing, semiconductors, FPD production, microelectronics, panel robots, packaging, plotters, medical technology | Electrical manufacturing, 3C industries, microelectronics, semiconductor industry, FPD production |
- Individual series of various igus® e-chains® from the e-skin, E6, E6.1, T3, E3, E2/000, E4.1 and easy chain® families have been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 ISO Class 1 to ISO Class 5 by the IPA Fraunhofer Institute (Report IG1303-640-1, IG0704-400, IG308-295 and IG 1907-1125). This corresponds to over 9,000 parts in the e-chain® product range of the same design/principle.
- Individual sizes from the drylin® product range "T", "N" and "W" have been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1 ISO class 3 to ISO class 6 by the IPA Fraunhofer Institute (Report IG308-295). This corresponds to 197 parts from the drylin® product range of the same design/principle.
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