Color Anti-static Tubes
Color anti-static tubes are extruded plastic channels designed to hold electronic components in a fixed orientation from the component vendor to the pick and place machine.
Where Color Anti-static Tubes Fits
Color anti-static tubes are extruded plastic channels designed to hold electronic components in a fixed orientation from the component vendor to the pick and place machine. SEWATE manufactures them in PVC, PS, PC, PETG, and ABS, with oval or square profiles matched to the device body. Available in lengths from 50mm to 1000mm and wall thicknesses from 0.30mm to 1.85mm, they are color-coded in blue, red, yellow, purple, or customized to support line identification and process tracking. Anti-static protection is achieved through surface layer treatment or additives built into the resin, ensuring consistent performance during handling and storage.
The Case for Color Anti-static Tubes
- Color-coded tubes improve line identification and reduce misfeed risk during assembly
- Anti-static protection from surface treatment or built-in additives maintains ESD control after handling
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC and +/- 2 mils on PC ensures consistent device feed
- Oval or square profiles matched to device body prevent rotation, piggybacking, and shingling
- Wall thickness from 0.30mm to 1.85mm allows trade-offs between cost, impact resistance, and flexibility
- Stock profiles ship in 5-15 days, reducing downtime when replacing a failed supplier
Typical Uses for Color Anti-static Tubes
Shipping relays, switches, and connectors from a component plant to an overseas EMS or SMT line
Feeding through-hole, SMT, and leadless devices (QFN, MLF, LPCC) into automatic insertion and pick and place machines
Storing power modules, sensors, and LEDs in a warehouse between incoming inspection and production
Re-packing bulk devices into fixed counts per tube for kitting and traceability with color-coded batches
Protecting long-lead semiconductors in buffer stock held against allocation risk with visible color coding
The Buyer of Color Anti-static Tubes
- IC distributors re-packaging bulk devices for their own customers with color-coded traceability
- Semiconductor and passive component makers packaging finished goods with visual line tracking
- EMS and SMT plants receiving tube-packed devices and needing spares for re-work with color-coded batches
- Relay, switch, and connector manufacturers shipping bodies too large or heavy for tape and reel
- Purchasing teams replacing a tube supplier whose profile no longer matches the device or requires color coding
Color Anti-static Tubes Against the Failure Modes
- Devices jam mid-tube due to internal profile drift across a production run
- 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 and spill devices inside the carton
- A device body is too large or too heavy for tape and reel but still needs fixed orientation
- Anti-static performance fades after wiping when the treatment sits only on the surface
Inside the Color Anti-static Tubes Specification
- Oval or square extruded profile matched to the device body and lead span
- Anti-static achieved by surface layer process or by additives built into the resin
- Color options include blue red yellow purple and customized for line identification
- Symbols and part marking can be printed on the tube surface
- Rubber end plugs plastic pins nails plastic caps and EPE plugs available as closures
- Stable dimension and smooth internal interfacing so devices slide without binding
- Good impact strength and drop resistance for crack-free tubes after carton handling
- PC series offers tight tolerance of +/- 2 mils for high-speed automated loading
Color Anti-static Tubes Data Sheet
Values are taken from the SEWATE product data for this item.
| Model Number | SE-IC-023(IC Tube) |
|---|---|
| Length | 50mm-1000mm or as customized |
| Wall Thickness | 0.30mm-1.85mm |
| Profile | Oval or square or customized |
| Material | PVC / PS / PC / PETG / ABS |
| Color | Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple, and customized, etc. |
| Dimension Control | Within 5 mils on PVC, +/- 2 mils on PC |
| Certification | RoHS |
| MOQ | 10000 pieces |
| Sample Time | 3-5 days or according to customers’ requirements |
| Lead Time | 5-15 days |
| Capacity | 50000 pcs per week |
| Supply Ability | 150 tons monthly output of final products |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C, etc. |
| Place of Origin | Shenzhen, China |
Choosing Material for Color Anti-static Tubes
- PVC gives high strength good flexibility stable geometry and long storage life and is the common default for IC tubes
- PS is halogen free easy to process and low cost but more brittle with lower impact strength than PVC and ABS
- PC is chosen when the tube has to survive higher temperature or heavier handling and offers tight tolerance of +/- 2 mils
- PETG is used where a clear tube and stable geometry matter more than cost and offers the strongest impact strength
- ABS is used when impact strength matters more than transparency and supports the 3R concept of reduce reuse and recycle
From Resin to Packed Color Anti-static Tubes
- Review of the application key design requirements and tube functionality in the quotation
- Drawing created from the purchase order and issued for your approval before tooling
- Mould making and tooling trial on the approved profile
- Sample production with 20-50 free tubes for fit testing on your device
- Extrusion of the approved profile followed by cutting to the ordered length
- Anti-static treatment by surface layer process or built-in additive as specified
- Color selection applied during extrusion or post-process
- Plug fitting counting and packing into cartons
Inspection of Color Anti-static Tubes
- Critical dimension control within 5 mils on PVC tubes and +/- 2 mils on PC tubes so devices slide the full length
- Fit testing of the sample tubes against your device or drawing before mass production
- Anti-static value checked so it stays stable rather than drifting after handling
- Drop and pressure checks on the tube body before packing
- Quality management system to ISO14001 with after-sales support on shipped lots
Color Anti-static Tubes Options
- Tube length cut to your magazine or carton pitch anywhere from 50mm to 1000mm
- Internal profile designed from your tube drawing device drawing or a physical sample
- Material chosen from PVC PS PC PETG or ABS against cost clarity and impact needs
- Color from blue red yellow purple or customized for line identification and traceability
- Level of anti-static specified as surface treated or additive loaded
- Surface printing of symbols part numbers or handling marks
- Closure chosen from rubber end plugs plastic pins nails plastic caps or EPE plugs
When Not to Use Color Anti-static Tubes
| Tape and reel | Tubes take larger and heavier bodies that tape pockets cannot hold, but tape suits high-volume automated placement of small SMD parts better |
|---|---|
| Vacuum formed trays | Trays protect fine-pitch and fragile packages better, tubes cost less per device and load directly into tube feeders |
| Bulk bag packing | Tubes cost more per unit than a bag but remove random orientation ESD exposure and operator loading time |
| Standard stock tubes from a catalogue | A custom profile costs one-time tooling and 4-6 weeks, stock profiles ship in 5-15 days but only fit devices the profile was drawn for |
Handling and Storing Color Anti-static Tubes
- Send a tube drawing a device drawing or a sample tube so the internal profile can be matched
- If no drawing exists send the physical component so the profile can be measured from it
- Confirm length against the magazine on your insertion or placement machine before tooling
- Specify whether anti-static must survive wiping and long storage so the right treatment is used
- Choose the closure with the tube: rubber plugs for repeated opening pins for one-way shipping
- Store tubes flat and dry in the carton and keep them out of direct sun to avoid deformation
- Allow one-time tooling cost and 4-6 weeks on a new custom profile when planning the build
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Background reading before you specify color anti-static 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.
Read Guide
Custom Anti Static IC Tube Guidelines
To begin customization, supply four items: the tube material, part size, desired tube length, and plug type.
Read GuideWhere It Is Used
Where color anti-static 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 ApplicationWhat Buyers Ask About Color Anti-static Tubes
What is the minimum order quantity for color anti-static tubes?
10000 pieces on standard profiles. The high MOQ comes from extrusion setup: a run has to be long enough to justify the changeover, so short runs cost more per tube than they save.
How long does a stock tube order take?
5-15 days depending on quantity. Samples for fit testing go out in 3-5 days.
What does a custom tube profile cost in time?
There is a one-time tooling set up cost. A basic low volume project can be 25-day ARO, typical lead time is 4-6 weeks, and a complex tool or high volume item can run 10-12 weeks.
What do you need from me to quote a tube?
One of: a drawing of the tube, a drawing of the device going into it, or a sample tube. If none exists, send the physical component and the profile is measured from it.
Which material should I choose?
PVC is the usual default for strength stability and long storage. PS is halogen free and cheaper but more brittle. PC ABS and PETG are used when temperature impact strength or clarity is the deciding factor.
Is the anti-static property permanent?
It depends on the method. Surface layer treatment can degrade with repeated wiping and long storage, additives built into the resin keep the anti-static value more stable. Tell us your storage time and the right one is specified.
Do the tubes come with plugs?
Yes. Rubber end plugs plastic pins and nails plastic caps and EPE plugs are all available and chosen against the tube profile and how often the tube is opened.
Send the Device and Get Color Anti-static Tubes Quoted
A drawing, a sample or the physical component is enough. Sales and engineering come back within 24 hours.