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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.

Advantages of energy chains in the cleanroom:

► Class 1 according to EN ISO 14644-1
► Abrasion resistant
► Modular
► Quick replacement of the filling, openable
► Available from stock
► Easy maintenance
► No minimum purchase quantity
► Space-saving
► 36-month guarantee
► Resource-saving
► Predictive maintenance with smart plastics

Energy chains for cleanroom applications
 

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

NEW! e-skin flat with stranded structure as an alternative to trackless cables

  • Suitable for cleanroom according to IPA ISO Class 1
  • Modular and compact design
  • Cables can be exchanged in minutes
  • With co-ordinated CFCLEAN stranded structure for high dependability
  • Service life over 57 million double strokes
  • Available from stock
  • No minimum order quantities
Learn more about e-skin flat
 

e-skin corrugated tube

e-skin corrugated tube

Compact and modular design

  • Installation space requirement: from 150 mm
  • Unsupported length from 1.3m
  • Cleanroom ISO class 1
  • Operating noise up to 33 db(A)
e-skin corrugated tube

Energy chain system series T3

Energy chain system series T3

Highly flexible and low vibration

  • Inner height hi: 29mm
  • Inner width Bi: 30 - 120mm
  • Bend radii R: 38mm
  • Pitch: 15mm
Energy chain system series T3

Energy chain system series E3

Energy chain system series E3

Extremely low noise for extremely small installation spaces

  • Inner height hi: 10 - 22 mm
  • Inner width Bi: 20 - 60 mm
  • Bend radii R: 32 - 75 mm
  • Pitch: 16,7 mm
Energy chain system series E3

Energy chain system series E6.1

Energy chain system series E6.1

Extremely quiet with very little vibration

  • Inner height hi: 29 - 80 mm
  • Inner width Bi: 30 - 140 mm
  • Bend radii R: 55 - 150 mm
  • Pitch: 22 mm
Energy chain system series E6.1

E6 energy chain system

E6 energy chain system

Extremely low noise

  • Inner height hi: 29 - 80 mm
  • Inner width Bi: 30 - 120 mm
  • Bend radii R: 55 - 150 mm
  • Pitch: 22 mm
E6 energy chain system

i.Cee EC.S

i.Cee EC.S

Predictive maintenance

  • Condition-based real-time information
  • Extension of the maximum service life
  • Avoid plant downtime 
  • Increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Predictive maintenance in cleanroom applications


Unique igus cleanroom laboratory for ISO class 1 components
 

Innovative igus cleanroom technology successfully put to the test!

In semiconductor manufacturing, components such as energy chains and cables must meet the highest standards regarding their release of particles. In order to be able to develop new cleanroom-suitable motion plastics faster, the Fraunhofer IPA as development and certification partner, has now designed and implemented a customised cleanroom laboratory with an ISO Class 1 cleanroom system in Cologne on behalf of igus. In the new laboratory, customer tests and new developments can be  carried out in advance under real conditions within a very short time.
Go to the igus cleanroom laboratory
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		e-chains® seriesReport No.Speed
[m/s]
    
ISO Class 1SKF12O/SKF12C e-skin single pod systemIG 2102-12120.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 1e-skin flat 3 layersIG 2107-12420.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 1SKS28.068.02.1 e-skin soft + cableIG 1907-11250.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 1SKY28.068.02.1 e-skin hybridIG 1907-11250.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 1SK28.068.0500.02.1IG 1907-11250.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 1E61.29.050.075.0IG 1303-6400.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 3E6.29.050.055.0IG 0308-2951.0/2.0
ISO Class 1E3.15.040.075.0IG 0704-4000.5
ISO Class 21500.050.038.0IG 1303-640-10.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 5T3.29.050.038.0IG 1303-640-10.5
ISO Class 2E14.3.038.0IG 0308-2951.0
ISO Class 32500.05.055.0IG 0308-2952.0
ISO Class 3E6.29.060.150.0IG 0704-4000.5
ISO Class 5E4.32.10.063.0IG 1303-640-10.5 / 1.0 / 2.0
ISO Class 3280.10.100IG 0308-2951.0
Fraunhofer IPA tests
During operation, as few particles as possible should be released into the surrounding area. This is especially applicable to moving machine parts such as energy chains and cables. Keeping the release of particles to a minimum requires a high degree of abrasion resistance, which is also an indicator of a long service life. This is a development goal for all igus® products. igus® tests each of its products in elaborate and meticulous test procedures in its own laboratory. Only what meets the standards of our laboratory is then selected for the Fraunhofer IPA tests.
The evidence is supplied by the Fraunhofer IPA Institute, which awards many igus® products the best possible classification, namely ISO Class 1 

Comparison of igus cleanroom products
 

⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ Most suitable | ⬤ Rather less so | ✔ Yes | X No
 Flat cable guide
e-skin flat		e-skin
corrugated tube		C6 energy chainEnergy chain
E6/E6.1		Commercially available ribbon cables
 e-skin flate-skin corrugated tubeC6E6 seriesRibbon cables
Class 1 according to EN ISO 14644-1✔✔Continuous cleanroom tests in the
IPA-certified igus
cleanroom laboratory		✔✔
Modularity/building block principle ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘
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⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘
Guaranteed for up to 36 months✔✔✔✔X
Saves resources✔✔✔✔X
Everything from one source (chain, cable, connector)✔✔✔✔✔
Products also available individually✔✔✔✔X
Quiet, smooth operation⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘
Online calculation of service lifeXXX✔X
Online interior separation configuratorIn preparation✔X✔✔
Suitable for the following industriesElectrical manufacturing
3C industries
Bonding
Dispenser
Semiconductor industry
FPD production
Medical technology
Microelectronics
AOI		Electrical manufacturing
3C industries
Dispenser
Glass cutting
Semiconductor industry
FPD production
Microelectronics
AOI
 		Electrical manufacturing
Semiconductor industry
FPD production
Microelectronics
Panel robots
Packaging		Electrical manufacturing
Semiconductor industry
FPD production
Microelectronics
Panel robots
Packaging
Plotters
Medical technology
Electrical manufacturing
3C industries
Microelectronics
Semiconductor industry
FPD production
 To the productTo the productTo the productTo the product
Test laboratory for energy chains Largest test laboratory in the industry with a total area of 3,800m².  3 billion test cycles for energy chains alone.
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Certifications and seals of approval

Certifications and seals of approval

Our products are tested and certified for quality. igus quality is confirmed.
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Cleanroom catalogue

Cleanroom catalogue

Discover our products for cleanroom applications as an interactive catalogue or PDF file.
1) Individual series of diverse igus® e-chains® from e-skin, E6, E6.1, T3, E3, E2/000, E4.1 and easy chain® families have been given ISO Class 1 to ISO Class 5 certification by the Fraunhofer IPA institute in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 (Report IG1303-640-1, IG0704-400, IG308-295 and IG 1907-1125). This corresponds to over 9,000 articles from the e-chain® product range of the same type of construction/based on the same principle.
2) Individual sizes from the drylin® "T", "N" and "W" product range have been given ISO Class 3 to ISO Class 6 certification by the Fraunhofer IPA Institute in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 (Report IG308-295).
This corresponds to 197 articles from the drylin® product range of the same type of construction/based on the same principle.

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