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Abrasion Resistant Parts for the Cleanroom Industry
Components suitable for contact-free environments up to ISO Class 1
White Paper:
Overcoming Challenges in Cleanroom Equipment Design
Cleanrooms are quickly becoming an essential part of many modern industries. These meticulously controlled environments are designed to minimize the presence of airborne particles, microorganisms, and any other potential contaminants. This is out of necessity, as often a single speck of dust can render a cleanroom product useless.
This white paper delves into the topic of cleanroom technology, exploring the wide range of cleanroom applications across industries, some of the challenges of cleanroom equipment design, and outline some of the essential components that make these controlled environments possible.
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igus® cleanroom solutions can be used in a variety of industries that require low abrasion, low noise and the highest cleanliness standards, such as the ones below.
Cable carriers for cleanrooms
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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
Yes. Specialized series like e-skin® and C6 are certified by Fraunhofer IPA up to ISO Class 1. Their high-performance polymers prevent abrasion particles even at high speeds and accelerations.
Human activity and lubricants are two of the top sources of contamination in cleanrooms. igus® systems use dry-running plastics to eliminate the risk of grease splatter and minimize the need for technicians to enter the sterile environment for servicing.
Prioritize abrasion resistance and verified ISO Class certification (e.g., ISO Class 1). Look for low-friction cable jackets and openable designs (like e-skin®) that allow for quick maintenance without generating particles.
drylin® linear guides are ideal as they run without lubrication (preventing grease contamination). For the cable guidance, the e-skin® flat is recommended to maintain ISO Class 1 compliance during movement.
The most common sectors are semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, medical technology, battery production, and flat panel display manufacturing.
No. While higher speeds and accelerations can increase abrasion, igus® products like the e-skin® and C6 series are tested at various speeds to ensure they maintain their specific ISO certification levels (often up to Class 1) even under dynamic speeds and loads.
"Cleanroom suitable" refers to our internal design standards, whereas "Fraunhofer IPA Tested" means the product has been physically tested and certified by the independent Fraunhofer Institute to meet a specific ISO 14644-1 class (e.g., ISO Class 1), providing verified proof of performance.
While our carriers are compatible with various cables, we highly recommend using igus® chainflex® cables. They are specifically jacketed with low-abrasion materials (like TPE) that prevent particle generation caused by the friction between the cable and the chain.
The e-skin® flat and other "zipper" style chains are designed with an openable structure that allows for cable replacement without disassembling the entire system. This minimizes downtime and reduces the risk of generating abrasion particles during maintenance.
Yes, we offer materials such as igumid ESD that are electrically conductive and prevent the build-up of static charges, protecting sensitive electronic components while maintaining cleanroom compatibility.
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