C6 energy chain system for cleanroom applications

Highest cleanroom suitability, hardly any abrasion & high strength

Abrasion resistance is the decisive parameter for energy chain applications in the cleanroom. The C6 series energy chain sets standards here. The abrasion is barely measurable. It could hardly be better: No abrasion can be measured on the new C6 cleanroom energy chain, even under high loads. Other advantages include extremely quiet operation and easy installation.

[NEU] Now also available with an inner height of 22mm. Optimised with a fully continuous design in the outer radius and as standard with crossbars plus interior separation made of iglidur J, the best mating surface for any cable jacket or hose material. The side panels are also made of tribo-optimised low-wear dissipative ESD material as standard. Furthermore, the new assembly tool makes it even easier and quicker to open the chain.

Typical application areas: Electrical manufacturing, semiconductor industry, FPD production, microelectronics, panel robots, packaging, plotters, medical technology

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Tech up

Optimised design without measurable abrasion
For ISO Cleanroom Class 1 applications
High stability due to robust stop-dog system
Very quiet operation thanks to injection-moulded dampening element
Side panels made of ESD material prevent static charging

Cost down

Long service life, therefore low life cycle costs
Simple and therefore cost-saving installation
Made from igumid ESD (side panels) and iglidur J (crossbars and interior separation) as standard

Proof

Abrasion/cable tests in the igus® laboratory. The iglidur® J material generates 77% less abrasion*.

*Measured and averaged on 5 different friction partners:

CF340.250.01 2) CF270.UL.350.01.D 3) CF886.350.01
CAPE.A.10.0 5) CAPU.A10.0 compared to the standard material igumid G

Sustainability

Saving resources through a long service life
Have your energy chain recycled at the end of its life cycle in the igus Chainge® recycling programme. Irrespective of the manufacturer. You will receive a voucher for this.

[NEU] Strain relief separators C6.29, C6.38 and C6.22

The correct strain relief of cables guided in energy chains optimises their service life. With the strain relief separators, this strain relief can be easily implemented within the connection elements using cable ties. Available for three C6 series: C6.22, C6.29 and C6.22.

Strain relief implemented in the mounting bracket, no additional installation space required
Easy to install, without any screws
Tested in the igus laboratory
Sustainability thanks to longer cable service life is a way of putting resource conservation into practice

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C6 strain relief separator in three versions with C6.22, C6.29 and C6.38.

Opening tool for the C6.38

The new e-chain opener makes the C6 even more flexible as an all-rounder for the highest cleanroom requirements. Safe guidance with significantly reduced effort and time, while also minimising the risk of damage to the crossbar. The C6 series is available in three internal heights (29, 38 and 53 mm).

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Enquire about an opening tool for the C6 now

Tech up

Safe, hand-friendly opening of longer e-chains sections

Cost down

15% reduction in assembly work

Proof

Meets the highest Cleanroom Class ISO 1 (tests in the igus internal cleanroom laboratory)

Sustainability

Simplified replacement of cables

Energy supply systems for the cleanroom

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Energy supply systems for the cleanroom

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increase overall equipment effectiveness
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use cleanroom energy supply more sustainably
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White paper on energy chains for cleanrooms and higher output in production lines.

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Tests in the igus laboratory

igus C6 cable carrier in a cleanroom test setup with connected cables and a gripping arm.

Continuous cleanroom tests in the IPA-certified igus cleanroom laboratory during the development process to find a solution that will meet the increasing cleanroom requirements.

Test setup with several light bars and a black sliding plate in a laboratory frame.

Various sliding surfaces are tested and evaluated for abrasion.

e-skin corrugated tube compared to other cleanroom products?

⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤ ideal | ⬤ rather less suitable | Yes | X No

	Corrugated tube e-skin SK	e-skin SKS corrugated tube	e-skin SKY corrugated tube	e-skin flat & CFCLEAN	Energy chain E6/E6.1

Class 1 according to EN ISO 14644-1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Modular design	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Components individually interchangeable	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Quick filling, openable	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Fast delivery	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Easy maintenance	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Available from stock	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Can be shortened	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Can be widened	X	X	X	✔	✔
High productivity rate	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘
No minimum order quantity	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Cost-effective	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Suitable for unsupported applications	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘	⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
For high dynamics	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
Space-saving	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘
Fill weight	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⭘⭘	⬤⬤⭘⭘⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
36-month guarantee	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Saves resources	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Everything from one source (chain, cable, connector)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Products also available individually	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Quiet, smooth operation	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘	⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤	⬤⬤⬤⬤⭘
Online calculation of service life	X	X	X	X	✔
Online interior separation configurator	✔	✔	✔	X	✔
Suitable for the following industries	Electrical manufacturing 3C industries Dispenser Glass cutting Semiconductor industry FPD production Microelectronics AOI	Electrical manufacturing 3C industries Dispenser Glass cutting Semiconductor industry FPD production Microelectronics AOI	Electrical manufacturing 3C industries Dispenser Glass cutting Semiconductor industry FPD production Microelectronics AOI	Electrical manufacturing 3C industries Bonding Dispenser Semiconductor industry FPD production Medical technology Microelectronics AOI	Electrical manufacturing Semiconductor industry FPD production Microelectronics Panel robots Packaging Plotters/printers Medical technology
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Cleanroom energy chain with guided cables in a clean production environment.

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Cleanroom test laboratory

In-house cleanroom laboratory in the igus technical centre in accordance with IPA certification. Here, customised energy supply applications can be tested for their cleanroom compatibility at short notice.

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