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
- Available from stock
Versions and sizes
Why the flat cable guide system e-skin® flat and CFCLEAN?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, we tested the closed version of the SKF series in the Fraunhofer IPA test center of semiconductor devices on the basis of ISO class 14644-1 and obtained ISO Class 1 certification.
A: There are two options: One is PVC and the other is nano-F-coated TPE.
A: Only unsupported but please contact us and we will find a solution!
A: The mounting brackets are made from aluminum. Strain relief for the cables is included ad made from a TPE profile.
A: That depends on your application but, normally, igus® products have been tested for 10 million double strokes.
A: The e-skin flat is easy to open by hand thanks to the zipper.
A: Yes, no problem. You only need a new mounting bracket.
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 undefined
Further information
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