Anti-Static IC Tubes
Anti-Static IC Tubes are extruded plastic channels designed to protect electronic components from electrostatic discharge, mechanical shock, and environmental damage during transport and storage.
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Anti-Static IC 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 oval or square profiles matched to device dimensions. The tubes are available in standard open toolings for through-hole, SMT, and leadless packages such as QFN, MLF, and LPCC, or custom profiles built from drawings or physical samples. Anti-static properties are achieved through surface treatments or additives integrated into the resin, ensuring protection throughout handling and storage.
Why Buyers Specify Anti-Static IC Tubes
- Protects components from ESD, dust, and mechanical damage during shipping and storage
- Oval or square internal profile matched to device body and lead span for secure fit
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC tubes prevents jamming in feeders
- Tight tolerance of +/- 2 mils on PC tubes enables high-speed, unattended loading
- Good impact strength ensures tubes remain crack-free after carton handling
- Smooth internal surface allows devices to slide without binding or rotation
- Standard profiles ship in 5-15 days; custom profiles available with 4-6 week lead time
- Multiple material options balance cost, clarity, impact strength, and environmental impact
Anti-Static IC Tubes on the Line
Shipping relays, switches, and connectors from a component plant to an overseas EMS or SMT line
Feeding DIP, SOIC, TO, MSOP, and TSSOP devices into automatic insertion or pick and place machines
Storing moisture-insensitive components in a warehouse between incoming inspection and production
Re-packing bulk devices into fixed counts per tube for kitting and traceability
Protecting long-lead semiconductors in buffer stock held against allocation risk
Handling heavy or large packages like ceramic TOs and microprocessor heat sinks with PETG tubes
Anti-Static IC Tubes Is Built For
- IC distributors re-packaging bulk devices for their customers
- Semiconductor and passive component manufacturers packaging finished goods
- EMS and SMT plants receiving tube-packed components and needing spares for rework
- Relay, switch, and connector manufacturers shipping bodies too large for tape and reel
- Purchasing teams replacing a supplier whose tube profile no longer matches the device
- Medical instrument and LED producers requiring ESD protection with visual inspection access
What Goes Wrong Without Anti-Static IC Tubes
- Devices jam mid-tube due to inconsistent internal profile or dimensional drift
- Electrostatic discharge damages sensitive components during transport and manual handling
- Bulk-packed parts arrive in random orientation, increasing operator time to load by hand
- Tubes crack on drop in transit, spilling components inside the carton
- Large or heavy devices cannot fit into tape and reel pockets but still need fixed orientation
- Anti-static performance fades after wiping or long storage when only surface treatment is used
- Feeder misfeeds caused by device rotation, piggybacking, or shingling due to poor profile design
Technical Detail of Anti-Static IC Tubes
- Oval or square extruded profile matched to device body and lead span
- Anti-static achieved by surface layer treatment or additives built into the resin
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC tubes; +/- 2 mils on PC tubes
- Smooth internal surface for consistent device movement without binding
- Good impact strength and drop resistance for crack-free performance after handling
- Available in transparent, blue, black, red, yellow, or purple for line identification
- Symbols, part numbers, or handling marks can be printed on the tube surface
- Closures available: rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, plastic caps, or EPE plugs
The Numbers for Anti-Static IC Tubes
Values are taken from the SEWATE product data for this item.
| Model Number | SE-IC-002 |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC / PS / PC / PETG / ABS |
| Thickness | 0.30mm-1.85mm |
| Shape | Oval or square or customized |
| Application | ICs, relays, switches, connectors, sensors, toys, power modules, LEDs, medical instruments, etc. |
| Experience | More than 20 years tube packing experience |
| Certificates | RoHS |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C, etc. |
| Capacity | 50000 pcs per week |
| Supply Ability | Monthly output of final products is 150 tons |
| MOQ | 10000 pieces |
| Sample Time | 3-5 days or according to customers’ requirements |
| Lead Time | 5-15 days or depend on final quantity |
Resins Used in Anti-Static IC Tubes
- PVC provides high strength, good flexibility, stable geometry, and long storage life; standard choice for general-purpose IC tubes
- PS is halogen free, low cost, and offers improved clarity and impact strength over standard HIPS, suitable for general packaging
- PC delivers tight dimensional tolerance of +/- 2 mils, high impact strength, and superb clarity; ideal for MSOP and TSSOP packages
- PETG offers the strongest impact strength and excellent clarity; used for heavy-duty applications like ceramic TO packages and microprocessor heat sinks
- ABS is selected when high impact resistance is required, though transparency is lower than PC or PETG
Production Route for Anti-Static IC Tubes
- Review of application requirements and tube functionality during quotation
- 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
- Closures fitted, counted, and packed into cartons according to customer requirements
How Anti-Static IC Tubes Is Checked
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC tubes to prevent jamming
- 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
What Can Change on Anti-Static IC Tubes
- Tube length cut to match magazine or carton pitch from 50mm to 1000mm
- Internal profile designed from customer drawing, device drawing, or physical sample
- Material selected from PVC, PS, PC, PETG, or ABS based on cost, clarity, and impact needs
- Colour chosen from transparent, blue, black, red, yellow, or purple for line identification
- Anti-static method specified as surface treatment or additive-loaded resin
- Surface printing of symbols, part numbers, or handling marks available
- Closure selected from rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, plastic caps, or EPE plugs
Comparing Anti-Static IC Tubes
| 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 superior protection for fine-pitch and fragile packages, but tubes are lower cost per unit 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 | Stock profiles ship in 5-15 days but only fit devices the profile was designed for; custom profiles require 4-6 weeks and one-time tooling |
Working With Anti-Static IC 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 tube length against the magazine pitch on your insertion or placement machine before tooling
- Specify whether anti-static must survive repeated wiping and long storage to select the right treatment
- Choose closure type based on tube usage: rubber plugs for repeated opening, 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 tubes.
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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Packaging Forms For Electronic Components
Surface mount components are packaged in four primary forms: tape, tube, tray, and bulk.
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Where anti-static ic tubes is used in production.
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.
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Medical And Instrument Electronics
Medical and instrument electronics require packaging that maintains traceable fixed-count orientation, stable anti-static performance over long storage, and clear material declarations.
See ApplicationAnti-Static IC Tubes Buyer Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for Anti-Static IC Tubes?
10000 pieces on standard profiles. The MOQ reflects the cost of extrusion setup; short runs are not economical 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 in 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. Complex tools or high volume items 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 component and the profile will be measured from it.
Which material should I choose for my application?
PVC is the standard for strength and stability. PS is halogen free and lower cost. PC offers tight tolerances and clarity. PETG has the highest impact strength. ABS is best for high-impact resistance.
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 and handling needs.
Do the tubes come with plugs?
Yes. Rubber end plugs, plastic pins, nails, plastic caps, and EPE plugs are available and selected based on the tube profile and intended use
Send the Device and Get Anti-Static IC Tubes Quoted
A drawing, a sample or the physical component is enough. Sales and engineering come back within 24 hours.