Electronic Component Packaging.

The three families differ in how they handle static charge, and each is specified by surface resistance. Conductive material drains charge fastest and is used for trays and foam that touch sensitive parts. Dissipative material bleeds charge away slowly so it doesn't build into a sudden discharge. Shielding bags add a metallised layer that works like a Faraday cage around the part.

We match the family to the component class, following ANSI/ESD S541 conventions.

Parts with an MSD rating go into a sealed barrier bag with desiccant and a humidity indicator card. The bag slows moisture uptake between packing and the reflow oven, and the indicator shows at a glance whether the parts need baking first.

We print the MSD level and bake details on the label so the operator on the line can read them straight off the bag.

Yes, we build carrier tape on reels for pick-and-place lines, along with matrix trays and tubes for parts that don't suit a reel. Reel dimensions follow the standard sizes the feeders expect, and pocket size comes from the component outline.

Matrix trays stack for ICs, and stick tubes, sometimes called magazines, suit long through-hole packages.

Most of the print is functional: the ESD symbol, the MSD level, the lot number and a barcode or 2D code for the receiving system. Brand print on the bags themselves is usually kept to one or two spot colours on the silver-grey shielding film.

Outer cartons can carry full CMYK with gloss or matte lamination if you want the brand seen at the loading dock.

Bags are sized by inside width and length, while trays and reels follow industry formats built around the component. For a bag, measure the part in its tray or foam and add room for the seal and a fold. Tray pocket pitch and reel width are set to the feeder or handler the parts will meet.

Send a drawing or a few sample parts and we'll work out the dimensions with you.

A custom run of antistatic packaging starts at 500 pieces. From there the quantity can climb to 100,000, which covers most production programs that reorder on a schedule.

Tell us your monthly usage and we can suggest a run size that keeps bag and reel stock from sitting on the shelf too long.

Standard turnaround is 7 to 10 business days, and we can rush it to 5 to 7 when a line is waiting on parts. Samples take 5 to 7 business days, which leaves time to test fit and surface resistance before the bulk order. The sample fee is credited back when production goes ahead.

A snug cavity stops the part moving, and movement is what bends leads and damages fine-pitch contacts. That kind of damage is often invisible at goods-in and only shows up later as a failed placement. Antistatic foam or a formed tray pocket holds each part apart from its neighbours.

We cut the cavity from your part drawing so the fit is settled before the first sample.