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Energy supply in a cleanroom and small installation space with e-skin®

Components for every cleanroom that improve technology and reduce costs

Linear systems with air bearings are characterized by a low degree of bearing friction. This is an advantage during slow movement compared to e.g. systems with roller bearings. In particular, the swishing noise vertical to the direction of movement can be very small (≤ 1 nm), depending on the technical design. This makes these linear systems predestined for applications in roughness and form measuring devices.

Profile:

Application: Linear system with air bearings for highly precise adjustments
Industry: cleanroom / semiconductor
Product: e-skin flat SKF12.4.03.1.01 as double and quadruple layer system
What was needed?: ready-to-install system solution
Requirements: Small bend radii, little wear
Area of use: Installation work indoors and in cleanrooms

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Problem

The problem of the customer was to find a cable guide that showed almost no wear, had no minimum order quantity, and could be fitted in a small installation space.

It was to be possible to replace the energy chain systems quickly. Equipping entire systems with replacement parts in just a few minutes.

Solution

The e-skin flat SKF12.4.03.01.1 as a quadruple layer system is being used in the customer's application successfully as can be seen in the photo.

The PVC & TPE cables from igus are also operating failure-free. The customer appreciates that fact that there is no minimum order quantity and that the e-skin flat can be installed easily and quickly.

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Selected products for the cleanroom industry

Flat cable guidance system

Suitable for cleanroom IPA ISO Class 1
Modular and compact design
Cables can be replaced in minutes
Optionally with co-ordinated CFCLEAN stranded structure for high dependability

e-skin flat

Two-piece corrugated tubes

Suitable for cleanroom according to IPA ISO Class 1
Two-piece, consisting of upper and lower shells
Fast assembly due to "zipper" opening function
For fast, short, unsupported applications

e-skin corrugated tubes

e-chain for high dynamics

Cleanroom IPA ISO Class 1
Very quiet: 32dB(A) at 1m/s
Crossbars openable from both sides
Smooth, cable-friendly interior
Release pretension by turning the inner link

e-chain E6.1

Application examples for the cleanroom

Industry: Chip production/Semiconductor

e-skin flat in use in a linear system with air bearings

Solution: e-skin flat " - SKF12.4.03.01.1

Result: At as a 4-fold layer together with PVC & TPE cables from igus® ensures the reliable energy supply of an air bearing linear system.

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Cleanroom application example semiconductors

Industry: Semiconductor manufacturing

e-chain® systems in semiconductor manufacturing

Solution: zipper e-chain® in a hanging installation position

Result: The patented zipper e-chain® system meets the required travel distance of about 290 mm, cycle numbers of 50-60 cycles per hour are achieved, usually in three-shift operation.

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Industry: Chip production/Semiconductor

Wafer handling

Solution: e-chain® - E6

Result: With e-chain® - E6, the supply of energy for wafer handling in chip production involving acceleration rates of up to 4m/s² and speeds of up to 6m/s is not a problem.

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Use in a laboratory unit for liquid handling.

Industry: Medical technology

drylin® TR high helix thread nuts for laboratory equipment

Solution: drylin TR high helix thread nuts

Result: drylin® TR high helix thread nuts were used in laboratory equipment for handling fluids. The advantage for the cleanroom is their low coefficient of friction, higher efficiency and no lubrication is necessary, which prevents contamination.