e-skin® flat | cable guidance system for cleanrooms

Modular principle for ISO class 1 applications

The cable guides for automation systems and robots in both display and semiconductor manufacture, as well as LCD/LED panel manufacture, must meet special particle-free requirements. Unlike common solutions that use defined flat ribbon cables, in which stranded elements are firmly fixed, the e-skin flat cable guide system is designed with an openable chamber. Flexible stranded elements, with or without connectors, that support chains, hoses, etc, can now be replaced or added in a few minutes.

e-skin® flat advantages

Modular and compact design
Replace cables quickly
IPA classification: Report IG2102-1212 - EN ISO Class 1 to DIN 14644-1 for e-skin® flat
UL-certified complete system
High reliability due to coordinated stranded structure CFCLEAN
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e-skin flat single pods configurator

Configure and request cable guidance system e-skin flat in just a few steps.

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Versions and sizes

SKF12C.1.1.10

Inner height: 12mm
Outer height: 13mm
Number of chambers: 2 - 6
Closed version
For use with support chain

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SKF12O.1.1.10

Inner height: 12mm
Outer height: 13mm
Number of chambers: 2 - 6
Openable
Without support chain

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SKF15C.1.1.10

Inner height: 15mm
Outer height: 16mm
Number of chambers: 2 - 6
Closed version
No suitable support chain available

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NEW: SKF12C.UL.1.1.10

Design: enclosed
UL certified complete system
Inner height: 12mm
Number of chambers: 2 - 6
Cable ≤ ø: 2 - 6mm
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NEW: SKF12O.UL.1.1.10

Design: enclosed
UL certified complete system
Inner height: 12mm
Number of chambers: 2 - 6
Cable ≤ ø: 13mm
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NEW: Predictive maintenance

Condition-based real-time information
Extends service life
Avoid plant downtime
Increase in (OEE)

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Why the flat cable guide system e-skin® flat and CFCLEAN?

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Modular and flexibly fillable cable guide system

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Easy change of cables for newly installed drives, cameras, etc.

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Cable replacement in minutes in case of failure, no welded cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No additional cable harnessing required

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Quick and easy maintenance, simple handling

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Easy visual inspection of the cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Individual modules with 1 cable chamber each can be connected to form wider systems

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No new ribbon cable required, if a new cable is to be added

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No waste in case of replacement, as the entire system does not need to be replaced

Higher yields from the production lines
Fast delivery

Higher yields from the production lines
No gluing or fixed configuration, etc. Changes are possible at any time.

Higher yields from the production lines
No minimum order quantity or surcharge for small quantities

Higher yields from the production lines
Highest cleanroom classification of the energy supply

Higher yields from the production lines
High reliability due to specially matched chainflex CFCLEAN stranded structure

Higher yields from the production lines
Short downtime in case of maintenance or breakage of OEM cables

Higher yields from the production lines
Tested! Over 50 million double strokes. 36-month guarantee

Higher yields from the production lines
No need to carry spare cables, saves money and installation space

Higher yields from the production lines
Maximum availability through simple replacement of defective elements

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the e-skin® flat approved for cleanroom applications?
A: Yes, we tested the closed version of the SKF series in the Fraunhofer IPA test centre of semiconductor devices on the basis of ISO class 14644-1 and obtained ISO Class 1 certification.
Q: What materials are e-skin® flat products made of?
A: There are two options: One is PVC and the other is nano-F-coated TPE.
Q: Can I use the e-skin® flat for unsupported applications?
A: Only unsupported but please contact us and we will find a solution!
Q: How does the strain relief system of the cables work?
A: The mounting brackets are made from aluminium. Strain relief for the cables is included ad made from a TPE profile.

Q: How long service life can you guarantee?
A: That depends on your application but, normally, igus® products have been tested for 10 million double strokes.
Q: Do you have tools for opening the e-chains®?
A: The e-skin flat is easy to open by hand thanks to the zipper.
Q: Is is possible to extend the e-chain® after installation?
A: Yes, no problem. You only need a new mounting bracket.
Q: Would it be possible to replace or add some cables?
A: Our SKF12.x.02 can be opened. You can change the cables very quickly.

In combination with the stranded structure CFCLEAN

No bending of the system due to stiff jacket cables
Low reset forces due to soft strand structure
Up to 21% weight reduction compared to conventional cables
Approx. 18% smaller diameter of the stranding elements compared to commercially available jacketed cables
CFCLEAN relieves the linear carriage and reduces the required drive energy
Tested for 80 million cycles

Further technical advantages

NEW: UL certified complete system - certificate recognised worldwide
Can be widened at will, grows with the user's requirements
Multi-layer model possible
Stackable, width-variable mounting brackets available
Fast, flexible exchange of the filling
Flexible standard modular system
No special production
9dB(A) quieter than standard flat ribbon cables
20% more cost-effective than commercially available cleanroom ribbon cables
Unsupported design with support chain option

Further information

e-chains® for cleanroom

IPA-tested e-chains® that are easy to install in cleanrooms applications.

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Certifications and seals of approval

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

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Our cleanroom solutions

Our cleanroom products are tested with the best possible cleanroom classification (ISO Class 1).

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e-skin® flat | cable guidance system for cleanrooms

Modular principle for ISO class 1 applications

e-skin® flat advantages

e-skin flat single pods configurator

Versions and sizes

SKF12C.1.1.10

SKF12O.1.1.10

SKF15C.1.1.10

NEW: SKF12C.UL.1.1.10

NEW: SKF12O.UL.1.1.10

NEW: Predictive maintenance

Why the flat cable guide system e-skin® flat and CFCLEAN?

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Modular and flexibly fillable cable guide system

Modular and flexibly fillable cable guide system

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Easy change of cables for newly installed drives, cameras, etc.

Easy change of cables for newly installed drives, cameras, etc.

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Cable replacement in minutes in case of failure, no welded cables

Cable replacement in minutes in case of failure, no welded cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness No additional cable harnessing required

No additional cable harnessing required

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Quick and easy maintenance, simple handling

Quick and easy maintenance, simple handling

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Easy visual inspection of the cables

Easy visual inspection of the cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness Individual modules with 1 cable chamber each can be connected to form wider systems

Individual modules with 1 cable chamber each can be connected to form wider systems

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness No new ribbon cable required, if a new cable is to be added

No new ribbon cable required, if a new cable is to be added

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness No waste in case of replacement, as the entire system does not need to be replaced

No waste in case of replacement, as the entire system does not need to be replaced

Higher yields from the production lines Fast delivery

Fast delivery

Higher yields from the production lines No gluing or fixed configuration, etc. Changes are possible at any time.

No gluing or fixed configuration, etc. Changes are possible at any time.

Higher yields from the production lines No minimum order quantity or surcharge for small quantities

No minimum order quantity or surcharge for small quantities

Higher yields from the production lines Highest cleanroom classification of the energy supply

Highest cleanroom classification of the energy supply

Higher yields from the production lines High reliability due to specially matched chainflex CFCLEAN stranded structure

High reliability due to specially matched chainflex CFCLEAN stranded structure

Higher yields from the production lines Short downtime in case of maintenance or breakage of OEM cables

Short downtime in case of maintenance or breakage of OEM cables

Higher yields from the production lines Tested! Over 50 million double strokes. 36-month guarantee

Tested! Over 50 million double strokes. 36-month guarantee

Higher yields from the production lines No need to carry spare cables, saves money and installation space

No need to carry spare cables, saves money and installation space

Higher yields from the production lines Maximum availability through simple replacement of defective elements

Maximum availability through simple replacement of defective elements

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the e-skin® flat approved for cleanroom applications?

Q: What materials are e-skin® flat products made of?

Q: Can I use the e-skin® flat for unsupported applications?

Q: How does the strain relief system of the cables work?

Q: How long service life can you guarantee?

Q: Do you have tools for opening the e-chains®?

Q: Is is possible to extend the e-chain® after installation?

Q: Would it be possible to replace or add some cables?

In combination with the stranded structure CFCLEAN

Further technical advantages

Further information

e-chains® for cleanroom

Certifications and seals of approval

Our cleanroom solutions

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Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Modular and flexibly fillable cable guide system

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Easy change of cables for newly installed drives, cameras, etc.

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Cable replacement in minutes in case of failure, no welded cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No additional cable harnessing required

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Quick and easy maintenance, simple handling

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Easy visual inspection of the cables

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
Individual modules with 1 cable chamber each can be connected to form wider systems

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No new ribbon cable required, if a new cable is to be added

Revolutionizing overall plant effectiveness
No waste in case of replacement, as the entire system does not need to be replaced

Higher yields from the production lines
Fast delivery

Higher yields from the production lines
No gluing or fixed configuration, etc. Changes are possible at any time.

Higher yields from the production lines
No minimum order quantity or surcharge for small quantities

Higher yields from the production lines
Highest cleanroom classification of the energy supply

Higher yields from the production lines
High reliability due to specially matched chainflex CFCLEAN stranded structure

Higher yields from the production lines
Short downtime in case of maintenance or breakage of OEM cables

Higher yields from the production lines
Tested! Over 50 million double strokes. 36-month guarantee

Higher yields from the production lines
No need to carry spare cables, saves money and installation space

Higher yields from the production lines
Maximum availability through simple replacement of defective elements