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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Energy chains for cleanroom applications

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)

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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

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Energy chain system series E3

Low noise & 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

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Energy chain system series E6.1

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

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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

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Cleanroom industry

Cleanroom compatible products

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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

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

Unique igus® cleanroom laboratory for ISO class 1 components

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® 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

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^{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.}