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chainflex® cables in the cleanroom
Great demands are placed on the cables used in cleanrooms. Moving components have to be particularly abrasion-resistant as any contamination has a detrimental effect on product and process, which costs money. Therefore, air flows are created within the room that remove particles smaller than a hair. The use of products with low abrasion - i.e. few particles - saves this time-consuming and expensive removal.
We develop and test our high-performance polymer products in our own cleanroom laboratory with the utmost care and, to certify the best possible suitability for cleanrooms, subject them to further tests by the Fraunhofer Institute. This way, we can offer an IPA-tested product range with the top cleanroom classification (ISO Class 1).
What is cleanroom all about?
What is a cleanroom?
A cleanroom is an enclosed space in which the concentration of airborne particles is kept as low as possible. Cleanrooms are required when the production of certain products is disrupted by particles suspended in the air. Typical areas are semiconductor production, medical technology, optical and laser technology, aerospace technology and many more. The products in these industries could be contaminated by the smallest particles and thus become unusable. The cleanroom ensures trouble-free production here.
How does the cleanroom work?
To keep a room free of particles or germs, a number of measures must be taken and the air quality, temperature and humidity must be continuously monitored. The cleanroom may only be entered wearing appropriate protective clothing and after passing through an airlock. In the room itself, air flows and filters ensure clean air.
What are the specifications for materials and machines used in the cleanroom?
The materials and machines used in the cleanroom are subject to stringent requirements. Two points are particularly significant: 1. The air flow in the room must not be disturbed or only slightly disturbed by the equipment used. 2. The surfaces of all components used must be highly resistant to abrasion.
chainflex® cables
Different types of cables are required in the cleanroom - control cables, motor cables, bus cables, and so on. All must function trouble-free under the cleanroom conditions and comply with the specifications. Examples include:
igus products in cleanrooms
chainflex® CFCLEAN
e-skin® flat
e-skin® flat and CFCLEAN - together they revolutionise your overall system efficiency, generate higher production line yields, are modular and conserve resources.
Energy chain series E6.1
With the E6.1, a new generation enters the cleanroom. The considerably simplified handling, improved accessibility to the interior and reduced weight make installation much easier. Our E6.1 naturally comes with our highly flexible cables, which are ideal for cleanroom applications thanks to their abrasion-resistant outer jacket.
Other cleanroom-compatible products
The applications conducted in the cleanroom can be very different. The products used here are
Linear guides
In our dry-operating linear guide product range, we offer four models that are certified for use in ISO class 6 to 3 cleanrooms.
Slewing ring bearing
The sliding elements of the PRT-04-100 made of iglidur J ensure the lowest particle emissions and thus enable use in cleanroom applications.
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