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ESD e-chains | Technical environment
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ESD (Electro Static
Discharge) - avoidance of
static charges in the fi eld of
manufacturing processes
of electronic components
or assemblies

100% of the produced ESD e-chains ® are checked for their continuous conductivity from one end to the other

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Note: ESD with igus e-chains (ESD = Electro Static Discharge)
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According to a statement The need to prevent static buildup in moving applications has been increasing in modern
by TÜV Rheinland production equipment. Measurements of the electrical surface leakage resistance for igus ®
557/Ex125071309.00/17, e-chains ® made from the special igumid ® GC material were made in 1992 by the igus ® GmbH
igus ® e-chains ® do not together with the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische-Bundesanstalt) in Braunschweig, supplemented
fall under the scope of by additional certifi cations in 1998 and 1999 according to DIN 53482 and the guidelines for
application of Directive static electricity ZH1/200 of the Federation of Trade Associations. igus ® recommends using
2014/34/EU the igumid ® ESD material to discharge such electrostatic energy in the production of sensitive
electrical components. igumid ® ESD has been fully tested for over 10 million cycles in the igus ®
test laboratory.
Advantages of standardised ESD products
● ESD material tested with over 10 million cycles for highest requirements
● e-chains ® with mounting brackets and interior separation in ESD and ATEX design, available
from stock
● Proven over years of use in explosion-proof areas
● Short delivery times

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Conductivity of igus products from igumid ESD
In contrast to temporary conductive surface coatings or volatile incorporated antistatic agents,
the additives used off er long lasting and maintenance-free conductivity. If individual e-chain ®
components off er conductivity, this is not suffi cient: the whole e-chain ® from one end to the
other must have a continuous conductivity. All products in this catalogue are optimised in this
regard and the continuous conductivity is measured and documented prior to delivery with
100% testing.All products in this catalogue are optimised in this regard and the continuous
conductivity is measured and documented prior to delivery with 100% testing. Only e-chains ®
that have passed this test are provided with the test seal and delivered. Colour* of igumid ® ESD
products: similar to RAL7015, slate-grey to ensure distinguishability from standard materials.
(*Exception: cover zipper and trifl ex ® R - here black in colour)

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