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chainflex® cables in the cleanroom

In cleanroom environments, even microscopic particles can compromise product integrity and process efficiency. Cables used in these settings must meet stringent standards for abrasion resistance and particle emission.

Our high-performance polymer cables are specifically engineered to minimise abrasion and particle generation, helping reduce contamination and the need for intensive air filtration systems. This results in lower operational costs and improved process reliability.

To ensure optimal cleanroom compatibility, we rigorously develop and test our products in our dedicated cleanroom laboratory. Independent certification by the Fraunhofer Institute confirms our cables meet the highest cleanroom classification: ISO Class 1.

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igus Certified Cleanroom Cables and Components

Our product range includes 1,084 cleanroom-compatible chainflex® cables, certified by the Fraunhofer IPA Institute for ISO Class 1 and 2 environments. These cables are designed with highly abrasion-resistant jacket materials and optimised for continuous flexing, ensuring minimal particle emission and maximum durability.

We provide clear service life guarantees and offer ready-to-connect solutions—including pneumatic hoses and cables—compatible with leading systems from Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker, Siemens, and more.

To the cleanroom cables
E6.1

Other industries that require special cleanroom products

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igus products in cleanrooms

chainflex CFCLEAN

CFCLEAN

The benefits

  • No bending of the system due to stiff jacket cables
  • Low reset forces thanks to highly flexible stranded structure, special conductors and no outer jacket
  • Customised chainflex® CFCLEAN with up to 21% weight reduction compared to conventional cables
  • Approx. 16% smaller diameter compared to jacket cables on the market
  • Available from 1m
  • Conductor prototypes: ready in 48 to 72 hours
  • All industry-standard core/cross section combinations: data, bus, control, motor - available from stock, with a guarantee of up to 36 months

*The following cables are listed in the certificate: CFCLEAN3.01.05.02 and CAPU.A.06.0 - further tests are currently not planned

Learn more about the CFCLEAN

e-skin® flat

e-skin® flat and CFCLEAN - together they revolutionise your overall system efficiency, generate higher production line yields, are modular and conserve resources.

The benefits
The main advantage of e-skin® flat is its modularity and easy maintenance. Unlike commercially available solutions with clearly defined flat ribbon cables in which stranding elements are welded, the e-skin® flat energy supply system offers chamber systems that can be opened. It is now possible to add or replace flexible chainflex® CFCLEAN stranding elements - with or without connectors -, e-skin® flat with support chains, hoses etc. in just a few minutes.

  • Highly efficient in the prototype phase
  • Maximum availability thanks to simple replacement of defective elements
  • Conserves resources as only individual elements are replaced in the event of damage
Learn more about the e-skin® flat
e-skin flat

Energy chain series E6.1

With the E6.1, a new generation enters the cleanroom. The considerably simplified handling, improved accessibility to the interior and reduced weight make installation much easier. Our E6.1 naturally comes with our highly flexible cables, which are ideal for cleanroom applications thanks to their abrasion-resistant outer jacket.

E6.1

The benefits

  • Very quiet due to small pitch and "brake" in the stop-dog system
  • (E61.29.070.055.0 at 1m/s = 32dB(A) according to igus-internal test 4479)
  • Extremely low vibration
  • Connector principle with low abrasion (no pin/bore connection)
  • Hardly any polygon effect, resulting in "smooth" operation
  • Even interior without interfering edges for long service life of cables and hoses
  • E61.29 series: crossbars can be swivelled open from both sides and removed in the inner and outer radius
  • Weight saving of approx. 30% compared to the E6 system
Find out more about E6.1

Frequently asked questions regarding cleanroom products

A cleanroom is a controlled environment where airborne particle levels are kept extremely low to prevent contamination. These spaces are essential in industries like semiconductors, medical technology, optics, aerospace, and laser systems—where even microscopic particles can render products unusable.

By maintaining strict air purity standards, cleanrooms ensure reliable, uninterrupted production of highly sensitive components.

Maintaining a particle- and germ-free cleanroom requires strict environmental controls. Air quality, temperature, and humidity are continuously monitored, while protective clothing and airlocks prevent external contamination.

Inside the cleanroom, advanced airflow systems and filtration technologies ensure consistently clean air, supporting safe and reliable production conditions.

The materials and machines used in the cleanroom are subject to stringent requirements. Two points are particularly significant:

1. The air flow in the room must not be disturbed or only slightly disturbed by the equipment used.

2. The surfaces of all components used must be highly resistant to abrasion.

Other cleanroom-compatible products

Cleanroom applicable drylin linear guide

Linear guides
In our dry-operating linear guide product range, we offer four models that are certified for use in ISO class 6 to 3 cleanrooms.

drylin for cleanroom applications
PRT slewing ring bearing suitable for cleanrooms

Slewing ring bearing
The sliding elements of the PRT-04-100 made of iglidur J ensure the lowest particle emissions and thus enable use in cleanroom applications.

More about slewing ring bearing PRT-04

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