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February, 2013 ESD Safe Retention Packaging for Components I
t is nearly impossible for electronics and compo- nent suppliers and manufacturers to have specif- ic packaging for every component variation at
every stage of its handling. Components have often been moved in gelatinous packaging that allows components to be retained in a package without a dedicated design for that particular component. Con- ductive Containers Inc. (CCI) has taken this simple concept and improved the ESD protection. Conductive Containers Inc. is a provider of
static protective packaging and material handling products for over 35 years. The company has launched a new family of “Tacki” products for han- dling sensitive and fragile components. The Tacki products were designed for simplified handling, ESD safety, and physical protection. Gelatinous type of retention packaging is only a great design for physical safety under normal
Tacki Pak.
handling conditions. The problem lies with the lack of ESD protection. The gelatinous material is typically charge-generating and can create ESD
By Roger Zimmerman
damage to the valuable components used in this type of package. Such damage may be catastroph- ic, leaving the component immediately inoperable. Other times the damage is initially unnoticed, leaving the part with latent ESD damage, shorten- ing the component’s life. CCI’s Tacki-Pak addresses the ESD issue in
retention packaging. The Tacki Pak does not use an adhesive or a gelatinous material to retain the product but rather a “tacky” dissipative coating. This coating is applied to a conductive plastic in- sert that is placed in a conductive hinged box or tray. The coating can be controlled to create three different levels of tack I, II and III. The least reten- tion is at level I and the most retention is at level III. The retention levels are dictated by the weight of the component to be handled as well as the han- dling system. With this system, the component can be placed, secured and removed while being protected both physically and electrostatically. The Tacki-Pak products are of-
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fered in four stock sizes of ESD-safe boxes and can be customized to fit many other sizes. In addition, CCI of- fers two Tacki handling trays as well as sheets of Tacki conductive material for use in a variety of ways. Users will frequently maximize their space by
7” x 5.25” Rectangular
LED Magnilite®
Exclusive Green-Lite™ Ultraviolet LED Magnifiers
7” x 5.25” Rectangular
LED Magnilite® Tacki grid Pak. ESD 82400-4-UV 82400-4-B (Shown in Carbon Black)
7.5” Round LED Big Eye™ Magnilite®
6” Round
6” Round LED
Magnilite® 62400-4
(Shown in optional Brilliant Orange finish)
Made in the U.S.A. 42400-4 (Shown in Shadow White)
• ESD Safe • 4x the light output of a standard magnifier • Optical quality 2x lenses standard (2.25x optional) • Low voltage draw with 100-240v (50/60Hz) auto switchable transformer
• Available in combination white light /ultraviolet for conformal coating inspection
• Dimmable LEDs with contrast control over LEDs • Built-in light timer and energy management software • All metal construction • 5 Year / 50,000 hour prorated LED warranty • 10 year mechanical
warranty...Best in the business!
42400-4
(Shown in optional Spectre Blue finish)
LED Magnilite® (Shown in optional Blaze Red finish)
placing many small devices in one box. To assist in the organization and placement, CCI can print a grid on the Tacki-Pak insert sectioning it off into numbered areas. Tacki Grid-Paks are also available as off-the-shelf items or as a custom design.
Fine-Pitched Leads The Tacki-Pak surface may not be
ideal for devices with fine pitched leads as it is best to isolate and “float” the leads to avoid damage. The company has developed a Tacki Pedestal-Pak to solve this problem. This package allows components to be secured between two pedestals without touching the leads. The bottom pedestal is conductive solid plastic with the Tacki coating and the top pedestal is made from ESD safe foam. This design protects the compo- nents and helps the user avoid the re- quirement for Jedec trays or a custom thermoformed de- sign.
The Tacki Ped -
estal-Pak is suitable for protecting fragile leads and accommo- dating multiple sizes of the devices. The Tacki surfaces are IPA
Pedestal Pak.
cleanable without loss of static proper- ties or loss of tackiness. In fact, clean- ing will rejuvenate the “tacky” surface and remove particulates. So the Tacki products are a sustainable, reusable
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package for long-term use and reuse. Contact: Conductive Containers,
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