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News Release from: Igus UK | Subject: ESD Energy Chains
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 February 2005
ESD-safe chains run quieter and smoother
Igus reckons its Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Energy Chains are now even more efficient.
Igus' Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Energy Chains are now even more efficient Igus has expanded its product offering to incorporate its low noise, smooth running System E6 range of cable carriers to the Igus line of ESD conductive Energy Chains
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Jun 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The E6 ESD Energy Chains also meet the latest international guidelines for charge process and discharge.
System E6 is designed for applications requiring an extremely precise operation.
The short pitch and link design of the Energy Chain reduces noise and vibration, which can affect machine performance.
System E6 is well suited for printing machinery, measurement equipment, precision-cutting systems and clean room applications.
Its modular design enables it to be easily lengthened or shortened.
Igus developed its specially designed, electrically conductive polymer material more than 10 years ago and has been offering ESD Energy Chains for protection in potentially explosive environments since 1992.
Both the E6 and E4 ESD Energy Chains meet the requirements of Semi E78-0998, the new international materials and maintenance resource for critical environment applications, such as semiconductor and electronic production.
Another benefit of the System E6 ESD E-Chains is its permanent conductivity.
System E6 uses a plastic flex tab, rather than a traditional pin and bore, to connect the chain links.
This flexible tab secures the connection both mechanically and electrically and is completely resistant to wear.
It enables long-term, constant conductivity.
ESD Energy Chains are conductive and eliminate the potential for sparks.
Consequently they are a critical component for applications in the semiconductor and mining industries, clean rooms, microelectronic assembly areas, or in any application with hazardous or potentially explosive conditions.
Conversely, static electricity is allowed to build up in nonconductive cable carriers.
Resultant sparks may cause an explosion to occur.
As with all Igus ESD Energy Chains, the System E6 ESD E-Chains are light grey in colour to distinguish them from other Igus E-Chains.
They come in a range of sizes and styles and meet current ATEX regulations. Request a free brochure from Igus UK ...
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