Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes are extruded plastic channels designed to protect electronic components from electrostatic discharge, mechanical shock, and environmental damage during transport and storage.
What Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Actually Is
Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes are extruded plastic channels designed to protect electronic components from electrostatic discharge, mechanical shock, and environmental damage during transport and storage. SEWATE manufactures them in PVC, PS, PC, PETG, and ABS, with internal profiles shaped as oval or square to match device bodies. Tubes are available in lengths from 50mm to 3000mm and wall thicknesses from 0.30mm to 1.85mm. Anti-static properties are achieved through surface treatments or additives built into the resin, ensuring protection throughout handling and storage. These tubes are used for through-hole, surface-mount, and leadless packages including QFN, MLF, and LPCC types.
What Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Buys You
- Protects components from ESD, dust, and mechanical damage during shipping and storage
- Internal profile matched to device body prevents misalignment and jamming in feeders
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC and +/- 2 mils on PC ensures consistent feeding
- Tubes cut to exact length from 50mm to 3000mm to match machine magazine pitch
- Multiple materials available to balance cost, clarity, impact strength, and environmental requirements
- Short lead time of 5-15 days for standard profiles allows quick response to production needs
Where Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Is Used
Shipping relays, switches, and connectors from a component manufacturer to an overseas EMS plant
Protecting power modules, sensors, and medical instruments during long-distance transport
Holding SMD and leadless packages like QFN and TSSOP in fixed orientation for pick and place
Storing ICs and passive components in a warehouse with controlled humidity and ESD protection
Re-packing bulk components into fixed-count tubes for traceability and kitting
Using high-impact PC tubes for heavy-duty packages that must survive drop testing
Who Buys Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
- IC distributors re-packaging bulk components for their customers
- Semiconductor and passive component makers shipping finished goods
- EMS and SMT plants receiving tube-packed parts and needing spares for rework
- Connector and relay manufacturers shipping large or heavy bodies not suited for tape and reel
- Purchasing teams replacing a supplier whose tube profile no longer matches the device
Problems Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Removes
- Devices jam mid-tube due to dimensional drift in the internal profile across a production run
- Electrostatic discharge damages sensitive components during handling and transit
- Bulk-packed parts arrive in random orientation, increasing manual loading time and error risk
- Tubes crack on drop during carton handling, spilling contents and causing material loss
- Large or heavy components like power modules cannot fit into standard tape and reel pockets
- Anti-static performance degrades after repeated wiping or long storage when only surface treatment is used
How Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Is Built
- Oval or square internal profile matched to the device body and lead span
- Anti-static achieved by surface layer process or additives built into the resin
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC and +/- 2 mils on PC
- Smooth internal surface for consistent device sliding without binding
- Good impact strength and drop resistance to prevent cracking after carton handling
- Available with rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, caps, or EPE plugs for closure
Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Specification
Values are taken from the SEWATE product data for this item.
| Model Number | SE-IC-011 |
|---|---|
| Length | 50mm-3000mm as customized |
| Wall Thickness | 0.30mm-1.85mm |
| Profile | Oval or square or customized |
| Material | PVC / PS / PC / PETG / ABS |
| Colour | Blue, Black, Transparent, Red, Yellow and customized etc |
| Dimension Control | Within 5 mils on PVC, +/- 2 mils on PC |
| Certification | RoHS |
| MOQ | 10000 pieces |
| Sample Time | 3-5 days |
| Capacity | 50000 pcs per week |
| Supply Ability | 150 tons per month |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C |
| Place of Origin | Shenzhen, China |
| Lead Time | 5-15 days depending on quantity |
Material Choice for Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
- PVC provides high strength, good flexibility, stable geometry, and long storage life; standard choice for most IC tubes
- PS is halogen free, low cost, and offers improved clarity and impact strength over standard plastics
- PC delivers tight dimensional tolerances of +/- 2 mils, high impact strength, and clarity; ideal for MSOP and TSSOP packages
- PETG offers the strongest impact resistance and excellent clarity; suitable for heavy-duty and large packages
- ABS is selected when high impact strength is required and transparency is less critical
How Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Is Made
- Review of application requirements and tube function during quotation stage
- Drawing created from purchase order and issued for customer approval before tooling
- Mould making and tooling trial on the approved profile
- Sample production with 20-50 free tubes for fit testing on the actual device
- Extrusion of the approved profile followed by cutting to the ordered length
- Anti-static treatment applied via surface layer process or built-in additive as specified
- Fitting of closures (rubber plugs, plastic pins, nails, caps, EPE plugs), counting, and packing into cartons
Quality Control on Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC and +/- 2 mils on PC to prevent feeding issues
- Fit testing of sample tubes against the actual device or drawing before mass production
- Anti-static value verified to remain stable after handling and storage
- Drop and pressure tests conducted on tube bodies before packing
- ISO14001 quality management system in place with after-sales support on shipped lots
Customising Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
- Tube length customized from 50mm to 3000mm to match the pitch of your machine magazine
- Internal profile designed from your tube drawing, device drawing, or physical sample
- Material selected from PVC, PS, PC, PETG, or ABS based on cost, clarity, impact, and environmental needs
- Colour chosen from blue, black, transparent, red, yellow, or custom options for line identification
- Anti-static method specified as surface treated or additive loaded based on storage and handling duration
- Surface printing of symbols, part numbers, or handling marks available
- Closure type selected from rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, plastic caps, or EPE plugs
Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Against the Alternatives
| Tape and reel | Tubes handle larger and heavier bodies that tape pockets cannot hold, but tape is better suited for high-volume automated placement of small SMD parts |
|---|---|
| Vacuum formed trays | Trays offer better protection for fine-pitch and fragile packages, but tubes are lower cost per device and load directly into tube feeders |
| Bulk bag packing | Tubes cost more per unit than bulk bags but eliminate random orientation, ESD exposure, and manual loading time |
| Standard stock tubes from a catalogue | Custom profiles require one-time tooling and 4-6 weeks lead time, but stock profiles ship in 5-15 days and fit only devices matching the original profile |
Using Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
- Send a tube drawing, device drawing, or physical sample so the internal profile can be matched
- If no drawing exists, send the physical component for profile measurement
- Confirm the required length against your machine’s magazine pitch before tooling
- Specify whether anti-static must survive repeated wiping and long storage to select the right treatment
- Choose the closure type based on how often the tube will be opened: rubber plugs for reuse, pins for one-way shipping
- Store tubes flat and dry in cartons, away from direct sunlight to prevent deformation
- Plan for one-time tooling cost and 4-6 weeks lead time when introducing a new custom profile
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Background reading before you specify anti static ic shipping tubes.
Custom Anti Static IC Tube Guidelines
To begin customization, supply four items: the tube material, part size, desired tube length, and plug type.
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How Anti Static IC Tubes Are Made From PVC
The process starts with PVC resin fed into an extruder.
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Materials For Anti Static IC Tubes
IC shipping tubes are made from several plastics including PVC, PS, PET, PC, and ABS.
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Where anti static ic shipping tubes is used in production.
Connectors Relays And Switches
Connectors, relays, terminal blocks, switches and power modules are too large or heavy for standard tape and reel packaging.
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LED And Optoelectronics
SEWATE supplies anti-static carrier tape and reel, cover tape, and anti-static tubes for LEDs and optoelectronic devices, including modules, diodes, filters, relays, switches, fuses, transformers, magnetic components, and inductors.
See ApplicationQuestions About Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes
What is the minimum order quantity for Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes?
10000 pieces for standard profiles. The MOQ reflects the setup cost of extrusion: short runs are not cost-effective due to changeover time and material waste.
How long does a standard tube order take?
5-15 days depending on quantity. Sample tubes for fit testing are delivered within 3-5 days.
What is the lead time for a custom tube profile?
A basic low volume project can be 25-day ARO. Typical lead time is 4-6 weeks, and complex or high-volume tools may take 10-12 weeks.
What do you need to quote a custom tube?
One of: a tube drawing, a device drawing, or a physical sample. If none exists, send the actual component for profile measurement.
Which material should I choose for my application?
PVC is the default for strength and stability. PS is halogen free and lower cost. PC offers tight tolerances and high impact. PETG has the strongest impact resistance. ABS is used when impact strength is critical and clarity is not.
Is the anti-static property permanent?
It depends on the method. Surface treatments can degrade with wiping and long storage. Additives built into the resin maintain anti-static performance longer. Specify your storage duration to select the right option.
Do the tubes come with end closures?
Yes. Rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, plastic caps, and EPE plugs are available and selected based on the tube profile and usage frequency
Send the Device and Get Anti Static IC Shipping Tubes Quoted
A drawing, a sample or the physical component is enough. Sales and engineering come back within 24 hours.