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ESD/ATEX components made of wear-resistant materials

Components made of conductive and dissipative high-performance plastics are used to protect machines and people from the consequences of electrostatic discharges. Whether working with sensitive electronic components, in machines with sensitive components or in potentially explosive environments with a lot of dust or gases - wherever friction can contribute to sparking, special protection against electrostatic discharge is essential. igus® offers a wide range of wear-resistant components made of antistatic plastic, which have a particularly long service life thanks to solid lubricants and their special composition and significantly reduce maintenance costs.

Conductive components for protection against electrostatic discharges and ATEX

Energy chains

ESD components: energy chains

energy supply for ESD and potentially explosive atmospheres

ESD parts energy chain

Two-part energy chains made of ESD polymers

The E2/000 ESD series is igus's fourth generation in this size. All past experience went into this series: easy and versatile assembly combined with ruggedness - high strength paired with quieter motion - long cable service life and many mounting options. The design is consistent across all E2/000 variants. It is the standard product for machinery around the world.

Available inner width Bi: 15 to 80 mm
Available bend radius R: 38 to 145 mm
pitch: 33.3 mm / chain link = 30 chain link/m

  • Go to Series 1500 ESD chain
    • ESD components: energy chains

    ESD energy chains with zipper band

    • Zipper-like design for quick opening and closing of lids
    • zipper e-chains can be lengthened and shortened at any point
    • Small pitch for quiet, smooth operation
    • High accelerations: 100 m/s2 and more

    Available inner width Bi: 10 to 50mm
    Available bend radius R: 18, 28, 38 mm
    pitch: 20 mm per chain link = 50 chain link/m

  • More about the zipper ESD chain
    • ESD components energy chains for robots

    Robot energy chain with ESD protection

    • Approximately ±10° twist per chain link
    • High tensile strength due to ball and socket joint
    • Fibre-rod option for partial directional control and reinforcement
    • No extra support elements required, e.g. steel cables, spring suspensions
    • Optional retraction systems guide the 3D e-chain® safely space-saving on the robot arm and reliably prevent loops from forming
    • TRC - safe, closed and swarf-repellent
    • Smooth, robust exterior avoids snagging
  • More about ESD cable guides for robots
    • ESD components energy chains in use

    More energy chains with ESD protection

    • Standardised product igumid ESD: tested with over 10 million cycles for the highest requirements
    • Proven over years of use in explosion-proof areas
    • Certified in accordance with DIN 53482 and the guidelines on static electricity ZH1/200 of the German Federation of Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention.
  • ESD

    • Electrostatic dissipative bearings

    ESD components plain bearings, bushings

    Flanged bearing

    • ESD-compatible, wear-resistant and dissipative
    • Used to prevent electro-static charges
    • Also for wet areas
    • Lubrication and maintenance-free
  • More about ESD flange bearings
    • ESD parts ball bearings

    Anti-static ball bearings

    • Antistatic
    • Smooth running
    • Low moisture absorption
    • Dirt-resistant
    • Cage material: Polyamide (PA)
    • Ball material: stainless steel
    • Ring material: xirodur F180
  • Anti-static ball bearings
    • Electrostatically conductive ball transfer unit

    Electrostatically conductive ball transfer units

    • Electrostatically dissipative
    • Long service life
    • Corrosion-free
    • Wear-resistant in dusty and dirty environments
    • Ball material: stainless steel
    • Roll material: stainless steel
  • More about dissipative ball transfer units
    • ESD-compliant slewing ring bearings

    ESD-compliant slewing ring bearings

    • ESD-compliant
    • Completely maintenance-free
    • Easy to install replaceable sliding pads
    • High wear resistance
    • For high loads and high stiffness
    • Stainless steel body
    • Replaceable, maintenance-free sliding elements made of iglidur® F2
  • ESD slewing ring bearings

    • special part with ESD specification

    3D printing components with ESD properties

    3D printing components with ESD properties

    • Electrostatically dissipative (ESD)
    • Lubrication and maintenance-free
    • Excellent abrasion resistance
    • Increased rigidity
    • Colour: black (continuous)
    • Ready to ship in 1-3 days
    Anti-static bar stock

    Bar stock made of anti-static material

    • Used to prevent electro-static charges
    • Also for wet areas
    • Lubrication and maintenance-free
  • More about anti-static bar stock

    • ESD plastic

    Wear-resistant plastic with electrostatically dissipative specification - ideal for protection against ESD and ATEX

    iglidur® F2

    • Volume resistivity < 109 Ωcm, test method DIN IEC 93
    • surface resistance < 109 Ω, test method DIN 53482

    xirodur F180

    • Specific volume resistance 1012 Ωcm
    • surface resistance 1012 Ω

    xirodur F182

    • Specific volume resistance 104 Ωcm
    • surface resistance 104 Ω

    iglidur F

    • Volume resistivity < 103 Ωcm, test method DIN IEC 93
    • surface resistance < 102 Ω, test method DIN 53482

    iglidur i8-ESD

    • surface resistance 3.6 x 107 Ω
    • Volume resistivity 2.8 x 107 Ωx cm DIN EN 62631-3-2: 2016-10

    igumid G

    • Specific volume resistance 1011 Ωcm
    • surface resistance 1011 Ω

    Are igus® products ATEX-certified?

    Although the components offered by igus® are components according to the ATEX definition and should therefore fall under the ATEX guideline, they do not have to be certified themselves. According to an expert opinion from TÜV Rheinland, the ESD components offered by igus® do not fall under guideline 2014/34/EU because they themselves have no autonomous function and no ignition source of their own. Accordingly, they cannot be declared as ATEX-compliant. Nevertheless, components made of ESD plastic prevent static charges and the resulting risk of explosion, which helps to obtain ATEX certification for the entire system.

    Where are ESD components used?

    Devices with sensitive electronics, such as vending machines, are a common field of application for components made of ESD plastic. Even a small discharge can cause major damage, resulting in direct losses for the operator. Another field is the equipping of workplaces that require special ESD protection - for example for the production and maintenance of sensitive electronic components. Laboratory equipment in research facilities and machines in medical technology are also often susceptible to ESD damage, which is why electrostatically dissipative plastic is often used here too, especially if it offers additional hygiene by being lubricant-free. In the semiconductor industry, components made of dissipative materials are used in the automation of PCB assembly, for example.

    ESD components play a decisive role in machines used in explosion risk areas and in contact with highly flammable substances with high explosion protection requirements. ESD components from igus® are used, for example, in tank wagons, on deep drilling rigs and in paint shops. Especially in applications with highly flammable gases or large amounts of dust, ESD products contribute to the protection of systems and safety in the workplace.

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