Cleanroom products up to ISO Class 1
The cleanroom places particularly high demands on the abrasion resistance of moving components, because any contamination has a damaging effect on the product and process. That costs money. We develop and test our high-performance polymer products in our own cleanroom laboratory with the utmost care. In order to attest to the best possible suitability of our products in the cleanroom, these are subjected to further tests by the Fraunhofer Institute. This enables an IPA-tested product portfolio with the best possible cleanroom classification (ISO Class 1).
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e-chain® cable carriers
Cable carriers in cleanroom environments must be highly abrasion resistant to prevent particles from being released into the air, which can contaminate the cleanroom.
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chainflex® cable & hoses
Pneumatic hoses and various cables with IPA ISO class 1 and 2 - also available pre-assembled ready for connection, suitable for Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker, Siemens and many other manufacturers.
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drylin® linear guides
In our product range of dry-operating linear guide systems, we offer four models that are certified for use in ISO class 6 to 3 cleanrooms.
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iglide® slewing rings
The sliding elements of PRT-04 made of iglide® J minimize particle emissions, so they can be used in cleanroom applications.
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Predictive maintenance in cleanroom applications
i.Cee EC.S - the smart ultrasonic sensor
In this cleanroom highlight, the smart ultrasonic sensor technology is used to continuously monitor the current sag of the e-skin® flat with support chain. The e-skin® flat with support chain SKF.S is equipped with a defined bend radius and therefore enables unsupported lengths in cleanrooms. As soon as a critical condition of the energy supply system can be detected, predictive maintenance recommendations are issued.
Energy supply in cleanroom without measurable abrasion
Flat cable guidance system with stranded structure for cleanroom
New e-skin® flat with support chain enables unsupported travels
igus® offers components for every cleanroom that improve technology and reduce costs
Application examples for the cleanroom
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Rapid cleanroom product development
in accordance with ISO 14644-14
In order to be able to develop new motion plastics that are suitable for use in cleanrooms, the Fraunhofer IPA, working as a development and certification partner on behalf of igus, has designed and built a tailor-made cleanroom laboratory with an ISO Class 1 cleanroom system in Cologne.
In the new laboratory, we can carry out customer tests and new developments in advance under real conditions within a very short time.
Products by cleanroom class
The data for GMP and FED STD 209E only serve as a rough comparison and do not take other factors such as bacterial contamination into account. Please contact us to find the right configuration for your project.
| ISO 14644-1 | FED STD 209E | GMP (non-operational) | Max. particles (0.5 micron) m³ | Max. particles (0.5 micron) f³ | igus products that meet the standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | N/A | Energy chains, cables, corrugated tubes, pneumatic hoses | ||
| 2 | N/A | N/A | see above | ||
| 3 | 1 | 35 | see above + linear guides | ||
| 4 | 10 | 352 | see above | ||
| 5 | 100 | A & B | 3.520 | 100 | see above |
| 6 | 1.000 | 35.200 | 997 | see above | |
| 7 | 10.000 | C | 352.000 | 9.967 | see above |
| 8 | 100.000 | D | 3.520.000 | 99.675 | see above |
| 9 | N/A | 35.200.00 | 996.747 | see above |
FAQ
Do the cleanroom products meet the increasing demands?
Since the quality requirements for cleanroom technology applications as well as those on the part of the customers and test standards are constantly growing, igus® is continuously working on improving its products. For this purpose, igus has been carrying out tests for cleanroom suitability in its own test laboratory since 1997. In addition, appropriate products are tested externally by the Fraunhofer Institute.
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Whether you're interested in end-to-end, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, let us assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at (800) 521-2747 to discuss your project today!