Predictive maintenance recommendations in the cleanroom

i.Cee EC.S - the new ultrasonic sensor for the e-skin® flat provides real-time condition-based information and maintenance recommendations for optimum overall system efficiency in the cleanroom.

The smart ultrasonic sensor technology in this cleanroom highlight is used to continuously monitor the current sag of the e-skin® flat system. The SKF.S support chain is equipped with a defined bend radius and therefore also enables free-running lengths in the cleanroom. As soon as a critical condition of the energy supply system is detected, predictive maintenance recommendations are issued.

In addition, the connected i.Cee module allows numerous interfaces to overarching monitoring / IoT networks to be used to make the status information from the cleanroom available to the user / system manager in real time wherever it is needed. All information is aggregated in a modern dashboard, online or offline in the local network, depending on the customer's requirements.

Tech up

Extend the maximum e-skin® service life
Increase the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in the cleanroom
Simple integration into comprehensive machine network / IoT environment

Cost down

Reduction of maintenance costs through predictive maintenance recommendations
Avoidance of system downtimes thanks to condition-based alarm messages
No unnecessary storage costs for expensive cleanroom materials

Proof

Tested in the igus cleanroom laboratory suitable for cleanrooms up to air cleanliness class 1 in accordance with ISO 14644-1
Over 100 successful i.Cee predictive maintenance projects in the field

Sustainability

Utilisation of cleanroom components until the end of their service life without premature replacement
Avoidance of resource-intensive emergency operations

Predictive maintenance successfully realised

Industry 4.0: i.Cee in practice

Sewage and wastewater treatment plants

Ports and container cranes

Conveying and bulk handling

Avoid breakdowns, increase service life

i.Cee provides CFL with an estimate of the system's service life, taking into account condition monitoring data such as temperature, travel speed or distance travelled, and provides maintenance and inspection instructions.

Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL)

Worldwide customer applications

Whether in international automotive production, the global crane industry or in regional wastewater treatment plants, i.Sense EC.P systems are used successfully wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime is prevented:

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ISO 14644-1	FED STD 209E	GMP (non-operational)	Max. particles (0.5 micron) m³	Max. particles (0.5 micron) f³	igus products that meet the standard
1	N/A		N/A		Energy chains, cables, corrugated tubes, pneumatic hoses
2	N/A		N/A		see above
3	1		35		see above + linear guides
4	10		352		see above
5	100	A & B	3,520	100	see above
6	1.0000		35,200	997	see above
7	10,000	C	352,000	9,967	see above
8	100,000	D	3,520,000	99,675	see above
9	N/A		35,200,000	996,747	see above

Energy chains

Energy chains in a cleanroom environment have to be particularly abrasion-resistant, as airborne particles above the strict limits specified in standards are released and can contaminate the room.

e-chains for cleanroom applications

Cables and hoses

Pneumatic hoses and various cables with IPA ISO class 1 and 2 - also available ready for connection, suitable for Bosch Rexroth, Festo, Parker, Siemens and many other manufacturers.

Flexible cables for cleanrooms

Cleanroom applicable drylin linear guide

Linear guides

In our product range of dry-operating linear guide systems, 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 PRT-04-100 made of iglidur J minimise particle emissions, so they can be used in cleanroom applications.

More about slewing ring bearing PRT-04

White paper:

Energy supply systems for the cleanroom

In this white paper, you will learn how you can use the right energy supply system in the cleanroom to

increase plant efficiency
generate higher production line yields
use energy supply more sustainably

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Smart machine data acquisition as the basis for predictive maintenance concepts

As part of the i.Sense condition monitoring system from smart plastics, all data from the i.Sense Wonderbox can also be analysed in the i.Cee switch cabinet module. This can then be used to digitally control the entire alarm and escalation management of the system.

The i.Cee module also offers numerous integration options in predictive maintenance concepts. From preventive service management, which schedules regular maintenance depending on usage, to location-independent fault management, which immediately reports any unforeseen changes via various mobile channels. All information is aggregated in a modern dashboard, online or offline in the local network, depending on the customer's requirements.

Predictive maintenance with smart plastics | i.Cee