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ESD energy chains

ESD energy chains are energy supply systems for preventing electrostatic charges during the manufacturing processes of electronic components or assemblies. They protect sensitive electronics from damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Working with the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) in Braunschweig, igus SE & Co. KG took measurements of the electrical surface leakage resistance for igus energy chains with the special material igumid GC back in 1992. More certifications were added in 1998 and 1999 according to DIN 53482 and the ZH1/200 guidelines for static electricity by the Federation of Trade Associations.

Advantages of ESD-compliant energy chains:

  • Long service life: ESD material tested with over 10 million cycles for the highest requirements
  • Openable energy chains with mounting brackets and interior separation in ESD design available from stock
  • Standardised product - igumid ESD
  • Proven for years in use in explosion-proof areas
  • Short delivery times: order and delivery service from 7am to 8pm

You can find these ESD energy chains on this page:

  • E2/000 ESD (almost all applications)
  • E4.1 ESD (almost all applications)
  • Zipper ESD (quick to zip-open)
  • E2 micro ESD (smallest dimensions)
  • E4/light ESD (lightweight, strong and cost-effective)
  • E6 ESD (low vibration and cleanroom-compatible)
  • triflex R ESD (for robot applications)
  • For cleanroom applications
  • Information material

    • E2/000 ESD

    Two-piece energy chains for a wide range of applications

    Series 1500 ESD

    igus cable carrier with blue ESD line and 21 marking.

    Inner height hi: 21mm
    Inner width Bi: 15 - 80mm
    Bend radii R: 38 - 145mm
    Pitch: 33.3mm

    Series 2500 ESD

    ESD cable chain from the 2500 series with blue discharge lines.

    Inner height hi: 25mm
    Inner width Bi: 25 - 125mm
    Bend radii R: 55 - 175mm
    Pitch: 46mm

    Cable carrier with ESD symbol and 35 mm height indicator.

    Series 2700 ESD

    Inner height hi: 35mm
    Inner width Bi: 50 - 125mm
    Bend radii R: 63 - 150mm
    Pitch: 56mm

    To the 2700 ESD series

    E4.1 ESD

    ONE series for almost all applications

    Series E4.21 ESD

    E4.21 cable carrier with blue discharge paths for static electricity.

    Inner height hi: 21mm
    Inner width Bi: 30 - 70mm
    Bend radii R: 048 - 100mm
    Pitch: 30.5mm

    Series E4.28 ESD

    ESD cable chain with blue marked discharge path and size 28.

    Inner height hi: 28mm
    Inner widths Bi: 40 - 125mm
    Bend radii R: 055 - 125mm
    Pitch: 46mm

    Series E4.32 ESD

    E4.32 series e-chain with ESD protection and conductive paths in cross-section.

    Inner height hi: 32mm
    Inner widths Bi: 50 - 200mm
    Bend radii R: 063 - 250mm
    Pitch: 56mm

    Series E4.42 ESD

    E4.42 cable carrier with blue lines showing the electromagnetic field.

    Inner height hi: 42mm
    Inner widths Bi: 50 - 200mm
    Bend radii R: 075 - 250mm
    Pitch: 67mm

    Series E4.56 ESD

    E4.56 cable chain with blue electromagnetic interference lines and a 56 mm dimension.

    Inner height hi: 56mm
    Inner width Bi: 75 - 300mm
    Bend radii R: 135 - 250mm
    Pitch: 91mm

    Series E4.80 ESD

    ESD-compatible E4.80 cable chain with blue lines and 80 size marking.

    Inner height hi: 80mm
    Inner width Bi: 75 - 300mm
    Bend radii R: 200 - 300mm
    Pitch: 111mm

    zipper ESD

    Quick to zip-open

    Series 07 ESD

    Cable chain with ESD protection and a 10.3 mm dimension.

    Inner height hi: 10.3mm
    Inner width Bi: 10 - 50mm
    Bend radii R: 18 - 38mm
    Pitch: 20mm

    Series 09 ESD

    ESD energy chain with a blue marked discharge path and size 15.

    Inner height hi: 15mm
    Inner width Bi: 16 - 50mm
    Bend radii R: 28 - 48mm
    Pitch: 20mm

    E2 micro ESD

    Smallest dimensions

    Series E2C.10 ESD

    E2C ESD cable carrier with blue static discharge and 10.6 dimension.

    Inner height hi: 10.5mm
    Inner width Bi: 16 - 30mm
    Bend radii R: 18 - 38mm
    Pitch: 20mm

    Series E2C.15 ESD

    ESD cable chain E2C.15 with electrostatic discharge paths and 14.9 dimension.

    Inner height hi: 15mm
    Inner width Bi: 16 - 30mm
    Bend radii R: 28 - 48mm
    Pitch: 20mm

    E4/light ESD

    Lightweight, stable and cost-effective

    Series 14240 ESD

    ESD Chainflex cable carrier with blue discharge paths and size 62.

    Inner height hi: 62mm
    Inner width Bi: 50 - 200mm
    Bend radii R: 150 - 250mm
    Pitch: 91mm

    Series 15050 ESD

    ESD cable chain with 80 mm marking and blue guide lines.

    Inner height hi: 80mm
    Inner width Bi: 75 - 300mm
    Bend radii R: 150 - 250mm
    Pitch: 91mm

    E6 ESD

    Quiet from 27dB(A), low vibration and suitable for cleanrooms

    Series E6.29 ESD

    E6.29.ESD cable carrier with ESD symbol and lightning graphic.

    Inner height hi: 29mm
    Inner width Bi: 30 - 100mm
    Bend radii R: 55 - 150mm
    Pitch: 22mm

    Series E6.40 ESD

    E6.40.ESD cable chain with ESD symbol and electrical discharge arcs.

    Inner height hi: 40mm
    Inner width Bi: 40 - 125mm
    Bend radii R: 63 - 150mm
    Pitch: 27.8mm

    E6.40.ESD cable chain with ESD symbol and electrical discharge arcs.

    Series E6.52 ESD

    Inner height hi: 52mm
    Inner width Bi: 40 - 125mm
    Bend radii R: 75 - 150mm
    Pitch: 30mm

    Go to E6.52 ESD series

    triflex® R ESD

    Especially for robot applications, closed design

    Series TRC.40 ESD

    TRC ESD cable chain with blue electrostatic discharges.

    Inner height Bi 1: 15mm
    Inner height Bi 2: 13mm
    Bend radius R: 58mm
    Pitch: 13.9mm

    Series TRC.60 ESD

    TRC e-skin cable protection system with visible electromagnetic shielding and dimension sketch.

    Inner height Bi 1: 22.5mm
    Inner height Bi 2: 19.5mm
    Bend radius R: 87mm
    Pitch: 20.4mm

    TRC cable carrier in ESD version with dimension drawing.

    Series TRC.70 ESD

    Inner height Bi 1: 28mm
    Inner height Bi 2: 24mm
    Bend radius R: 110mm
    Pitch: 25.6mm

    Go to triflex R ESD chains

    For cleanroom applications

    Cleanroom-compatible up to ISO Class 1

    Ribbon cable e-skin flat ESD

    e-skin flat ESD with ESD warning symbol and cleanroom label.

    Inner height hi: 12mm
    Outer height ha: 13mm
    Number of chambers: 2 - 6
    Cable diameter: 10mm

    Corrugated tube e-skin soft ESD

    e-skin soft ESD cable carrier with cables.

    The e-skin soft ESD is suitable for the highest cleanroom classes and requires only minimal installation space. It has a self-supporting function and a closed design.

    Information material

    ESD test setup with measuring devices and a cable carrier in a workshop.

    ESD material tested for over 10 million cycles for the toughest requirements

    ESD testing in the igus laboratory

    igus recommends the material igumid ESD for applications in the production of sensitive electrical components and in potentially explosive environments (ATEX) to dissipate potentially occurring electrostatic energy.

    igumid ESD even surpasses the standard material igumid G regarding some mechanical requirements and has been tested with over 10 million cycles in the igus technical centre.

    Please note: according to a statement by TÜV Rheinland 557/Ex 125071309.00/17, igus energy chains do not fall under the scope of guideline 2014/34/EU

    Material data table igumid ESD

    Material data igumid ESDMeasurement unitsigumid ESD
    Mechanical properties
    Limit of elasticity (bending)MPa9,500
    Flexural strengthMPa230
    Shore D hardness-83
    General properties
    Densityg/m31.2
    Moisture absorption 23/50 r.h.-1.9
    Maximum water absorption-7.3
    Electrical properties
    Specific transitional resistanceΩcm<109
    Surface resistance ROAΩ<109
    Thermal properties
    Lower operating temperature°C / °F-40°C / -40°F
    Max. long-term application temperature°C / °F80°C/176°F
    Max. short-term application temperature°C / °F150°C/302°F
    Material certificates
    Fire resistance according to UL94-HB
    Silicone-free-yes
    Halogen-free-yes
    2002/95/EC (RoHS)-yes
    2002/96/EC (WEEE)-yes
    Colour (according to RAL, approximate)
    ESD energy chains, slate-grey≈ RAL7015
    Exception: lid zipper and triflex R, black≈ RAL9004

    Further information

    These additional operating instructions apply to our ESD energy chains in the grey (similar to RAL 7015). They supplement the assembly instructions for standard energy chains and the details in the catalogue. These instructions only contain data relating to the ESD area. The technical specifications of the assembly instructions for standard energy chains and the catalogue details still apply unless they are excluded or replaced by these instructions.

    Regarding assembly, removal and installation, please follow the instructions for the igus standard energy chains and the catalogue details to ensure trouble-free operation. igus ESD energy chains must be grounded with appropriate measures in accordance with drawing number 18392 to dissipate any occurring electrostatic charge. Assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance may be performed only by personnel that is properly trained in explosion protection! Please also note the corresponding national safety regulations and the relevant national regulations in respect of explosion protection during installation and operation.

    Before commissioning, the correct installation must be checked in accordance with the assembly instructions for standard energy chains and the catalogue specifications. Particular attention is required concerning the correct earthing of the ESD energy chain.

    igus energy chains are maintenance-free*. The correct earthing of the energy chains has to be checked at regular intervals (*in the case of large projects, individual maintenance plans may be necessary and will be drawn up as required).

    ESD assembly instructions with cable routing and grounding points in several installation variants.

    C: Electrically conductive underlying surface or guide troughs (i.e. metal)
    D: e-chain ESD material

    Flying probe tester from SPEA

    Flying probe testers can be used to check printed circuit boards for faults after manufacture. Needles touch and measure the test items point by point at lightning speed to rule out short circuits on the circuit board. To ensure that the rapidly moving test heads are reliably supplied with power and data cables, SPEA's flying probe testers have been using conductive E2 micro ESD energy chains from igus for years.

    Further information about the application
    The cable chain guides cables in a SPEA Flying Probe tester.

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