Maintaining cleanroom compliance in continuously moving applications
Reliable
connectivity for Cleanroom
Environments
connectivity for Cleanroom
Environments
As manufacturing processes in cleanroom environments become increasingly automated and precise, equipment manufacturers and facility operators face growing demands for reliable performance, reduced downtime, and stringent contamination control.
Common Connectivity Challenges in
Cleanroom Environments
Managing complex cabling across automated equipment
Ensuring reliable power, signal and data transmission
Even minor connectivity failures can result in production interruptions, quality issues and costly downtime.
What Makes a Cable Suitable for Cleanrooms?
Not all cables are suitable for cleanrooms. Cleanroom cables are often:
ISO Class 1 or 2
Halogen-free
Low-outgassing
Flame-retardant
Tested for minimal particle emission by accredited institutions
Four Key Requirements for Cleanroom Cables
Minimal particle emission
under mechanical stress
Even microscopic contamination can ruin entire wafer batches and process chambers.
Halogen-free construction
(IEC 60754-1/2)
Prevent halogen gases from corroding process equipment and contaminating silicon substrates.
Low outgassing
Prevent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from depositing on wafer surfaces during thermal processes.
High-flex ratings
Endure millions of bend cycles in robotic wafer handlers and lithography tools without degrading.
Why Choose LAPP for
Cleanroom Applications
Self-declared “cleanroom compatible” cables often fail independent testing. Manufacturers frequently skip the mechanical stress component – a cable might be clean when stationary but shed particles the moment it moves.
LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLEANROOM and UNITRONIC® CLEANROOM cables are independently assessed by Fraunhofer IPA for cleanroom suitability. Their low-particle design helps reduce contamination risks, including in moving applications.
LAPP’s Cleanroom Cable Portfolio
Discover LAPP’s cleanroom-certified cable solutions.
ÖLFLEX® CLEANROOM FD 8110
Power and control cable for moving equipment
• Designed for cable chains and continuously moving applications
UNITRONIC® CLEANROOM FD 8113 MC
Data transmission for automated fabrication lines
• Designed for automated production equipment
• Suitable for moving applications in cable chains
Complete Connectivity Solutions for
Cleanroom Environments
SILVYN® GLIDE Cleanroom POD system
Contain particles and protect cables
• For environments with sensitive electronics
• Recommended in: Semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries
