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.

igus® cleanroom products

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What is cleanroom all about?

What is a cleanroom?

A cleanroom is an enclosed space in which the concentration of airborne particles is kept as low as possible. Cleanrooms are required when the production of certain products is disrupted by particles suspended in the air. Typical areas are semiconductor production, medical technology, optical and laser technology, aerospace technology and many more. The products in these industries could be contaminated by the smallest particles and thus become unusable. The cleanroom ensures trouble-free production here.

How does the cleanroom work?

To keep a room free of particles or germs, a number of measures must be taken and the air quality, temperature and humidity must be continuously monitored. The cleanroom may only be entered wearing appropriate protective clothing and after passing through an airlock. In the room itself, air flows and filters ensure clean air.

What are the requirements for materials and machines used in the cleanroom?

High demands are placed on the materials and machines used in the cleanroom. 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.

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.

Data sheets for the cleanroom elements

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The advantages of our cleanroom cable

No bending of the system due to stiff jacket cables
Low restoring forces thanks to highly flexible stranded structure, special conductor and the absence of an outer jacket
chainflex® CFCLEAN customised to the application with up to 21% weight reduction compared to conventional cable
Approx. 16% smaller diameter compared to standard jacket cable 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 - from stock, with up to 4-year guarantee*

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

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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 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

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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.

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

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Linear guides

Cleanroom applicable drylin linear guide

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

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.

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Cable for use in dry cleanroom

A dry cleanroom is a specially controlled environment in which extremely low humidity and a high level of particle-free air prevail. A classic example of a dry cleanroom is battery production.

The so-called IPA certificates from the Fraunhofer Institute are an important standard for the cable used here.

All halogen-free chainflex cable with a TPE outer jacket fulfil the requirements of ISO class 4 and 5 and impress with minimal particle abrasion, efficiency and safety.

IPA certificate CF29.D

IPA certificate CF10

IPA certificate CF9

IPA certificate CF11.D

IPA certificate CF11

IPA certificate CF12

IPA certificate CF37.D

IPA certificate CF38

IPA certificate CF98.PLUS

IPA certificate CF99.PLUS

IPA certificate CF330.D

IPA certificate CF340