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igus has become the first supplier to receive IPA Class 4 and 5 certification for halogen-free chainflex TPE cables, ensuring reliable performance in dry cleanrooms essential for lithium-ion battery production. This certification is awarded by the Fraunhofer Institute and addresses challenges of component brittleness in ultra-low humidity environments. igus guarantees a service life of four years for these cables, which are standard catalog parts, eliminating procurement barriers for sensitive automation needs.