Cleanroom-Qualified e-chains: Enabling Contamination-Safe Automation in Battery & Microelectronics Plants
It's very important to keep the floor clean when you work with batteries, chips, or microelectronics. Very small pieces can hurt fragile parts or mess up processes that need to be very precise. These fields need clean and effective motion systems more than ever as they become more automated. In this case, igus® cleanroom certification for e-chains® set a new standard for energy supply systems that work well and stay clean.
How to Make Cleanrooms Hard for Robots to Work In?
Conveyors, linear drives, machine tools, and robots can't put particles into the air in cleanrooms. Standard wire carriers and mechanical systems make frictional debris all the time. This could mean that the air is not as clean as ISO 14644-1 says it should be. Making wafers, putting together lithium batteries, or making high-precision sights are all ISO cleanliness Class 1–5 jobs that most people shouldn't do because they are too dangerous.
The igus® Cleanroom e-chains® are designed to stay clean.
To meet these strict standards, igus® has made e-chains® that can be used in a clean room. They test each chain a lot to make sure it meets the highest standards for cleanliness in systems that move energy.
These e-chains® are made of special plastics that don't break down very easily. They also stay smooth when you use them, so they don't make any dust. Because of how it's made with motion in the semiconductor, it doesn't need any outside lubricants. These are a big source of contamination in traditional designs. Igus® chains last longer and meet ISO standards because their links are better shaped and their insides are smooth. They also wear and friction less.
Used in places that make batteries and microelectronics
When you coat the wires, put the cells together, and pack them, you need to be very careful and clean. Igus® e-chains® protect wires and hoses in automatic systems that move, weld, and seal without letting dirt out.
E-chains® that are rated for cleanrooms keep wires from moving around too much in wafer handlers, bonding machines, and inspection robots. In microelectronics manufacturing, where parts are measured in microns, this is very important. Because they are flexible, they are easy to put together quickly with battery assembly, which saves time when installing and using them.
Benefits that Go Beyond Cleanroom Standards
Long Life: Igus® plastics don't need to be greased after millions of uses.
Low Emission of Particles: Micro-dust doesn't form because of the shape and materials used.
Because you don't need to use oils or greases, there is no chance of pollution.
It's simple to switch to different machine sets or upgrade paths because it's modular and easy to change.
Smart tracking for scheduled upkeep
The i.Sense system has added smart sensor technology to Igus® e-chains®. This contamination control system is always looking for signs of wear, stress, and movement. This lets you plan maintenance, which keeps the machine running without getting dirty and stops it from stopping for no reason. This is very important in places where they make things that are worth a lot of money.
People want technology that is smarter, cleaner, and does its job better. Clear e-chains® from igus® are a reliable way to keep things clean and working properly. Igus® can help battery and microelectronics companies keep their processes safe and clean. Some of the ways it does this are through smart tracking, certified cleanroom compliance, and strong polymer engineering.
Upgrade your cleanroom automation with igus® Cleanroom e-chains® today.
