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e-skin® corrugated tube for cleanrooms

Guide cables in cleanrooms with e-skin® safely and abrasion-resistant

Corrugated e-skin® tube is available in an enclosed version and a version with chambers that can be opened individually. This flexibility is a unique innovation on the market so far. Furthermore, e-skin has sufficient inherent rigidity and a defined bend radius (55 to 100mm). The oval geometry ensures lateral stability. Short unsupported lengths are possible, even in small installation spaces. Conventional corrugated hoses do not offer this possibility. In addition, the energy supply is very quiet. Its noise level is only 29dB(A), 5dB(A) lower than that of conventional clean cables.

Benefits:

To keep rooms free from particles, all machine parts - the energy supplies too - have to be abrasion-resistant. With the e-skin® corrugated tube, systems are supplied with data, media and energy without unwanted particles contaminating the air.
 
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e-skin® corrugated tubes are available in 3 versions:

e-skin SK corrugated tube
e-skin® SK
For unsupported lengths up to 2m and installation space from 250mm
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e-skin® soft corrugated tube
e-skin® soft SKS
For unsupported length up to 1.3m and installation space from 150mm
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e-skin® Hybrid corrugated tube
e-skin® Hybrid SKY
For unsupported length up to 1.4mm and installation space from 200mm
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config tool

 

Interior separation configurator for the e-skin®

Create filling variants in just a few seconds and configure complete e-skin® corrugated tubes with interior separation and mounting brackets.

Quality from the igus® cleanroom laboratory

IPA classification

Corrugated tube e-skin® is certified according to the classification ISO class by IPA Fraunhofer Institute:Tested at v = 0.5m/s, 1m/s and 2m/s all with ISO Class 1
 
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ISO class by IPA Fraunhofer Institute
Corrugated tube e-skin endurance test

Endurance test

The e-skin® SK tested more than 6.4 million double strokes at 3m/s.
e-skin corrugated tube bending test

Bending test

The bending tests shows the flexibility of the e-skin® soft

e-skin corrugated tube sound measurement

Noise level test

The e-skin® flat is only 29dB(A).

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We can assist you with a turnkey, fully assembled solutions or answer any questions you may have with a custom project. 

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Sales & Product Manager - Canada
(800) 965-2496

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Q: Can I use the e-skin® for gliding applications?

    A: Only unsupported but please contact us and we will find a solution!

  • Q: Can I get the e-skin® as an assembled system?

    A: Of course, igus® is supplier of chains, cables and readychain systems. Talk to us!

  • Q: When do i need an e-skin® for my machine?

    • A: LCD, LED, OLED, semiconductor applications with cleanroom requirements.
    • A: As soon as you need a closed energy supply system for a cleanroom application.

  • Q: Has the e-skin® been approved for cleanroom applications?

    A: Yes, we tested the SK28, SKS28, and SKF12 series in the Fraunhofer IPA test centre for semiconductor devices on the basis of ISO Class 14644-1 and obtained ISO Class 1 certification for all products.

  • Q: How does the e-skin® minimize abrasion?

    A: With the new inner separation made of tribo-optimized iglidur® material, the wear can be reduced by up to 80%.

  • Q: Do you have online tools to configure an e-skin® solution?

    A: Interior separation configurator for the e-skin®, you can create filling variants in just a few seconds and configure complete e-skin corrugated tubes with interior separation and mounting brackets..

  • Q: Can the e-skin® open after installed?

    A:  The simple and reclosable opening mechanism enables easy maintenance and inspection  of the installed cables.

  • Q: How many pieces is the e-skin®?

    A: The e-skin® is a corrugated tube consisting of an upper and lower shell that form a complete enclosure when connected together..

Real-world examples

e-skin® corrugated tube compared to other cleanroom products?

⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ Most suitable | ⬤ Rather less so | ✔ Yes | X No
 e-skin SK
corrugated tube		e-skin SKS
corrugated tube		e-skin SKY
corrugated tube		CFCLEAN
e-skin flat &		Energy chain
E6/E6.1
 e-skin corrugated tubee-skin corrugated tubee-skin corrugated tubee-skin flatE6 series
Class 1 according to EN ISO 14644✔✔✔✔✔
Modularity/modular principle ⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Components individually interchangeable✔✔✔✔✔
Quick filling, openable⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Fast delivery⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Easy maintenance⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Available from stock✔✔✔✔✔
Individual shortening✔✔✔✔✔
Can be widened individuallyXXX✔✔
High productivity rate⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘
No minimum order quantity✔✔✔✔✔
Cost-effective⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Unsupported suitability⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
For high dynamics⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Space-saving⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘
Fill weight⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
36-month guarantee✔✔✔✔✔
Saves resources✔✔✔✔✔
Everything from one source (chain, cable, connector)✔✔✔✔✔
Products also available individually✔✔✔✔✔
Low noise and low vibration⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘
Online calculation of service lifeXXXX✔
Online interior separation configurator✔✔✔X✔
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FPD production
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AOI		Electrical manufacturing
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Semiconductor industry
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