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9.4.2.4. OPENING SHIPMENTS FROM TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS
Packing materials such as bubble pack and Styrofoam pellets are extremely
efficient generators of static electric charges. To prevent damage from ESD,
Teledyne Instruments ships all electronic components and assemblies in properly
sealed anti-ESD containers.
Static charges will build up on the outer surface of the anti-ESD container during
shipping as the packing materials vibrate and rub against each other. To prevent
these static charges from damaging the components or assemblies being shipped
make sure that you always unpack shipments from Teledyne Instruments by:
1. Opening the outer shipping box away from the anti-ESD work area.
2. Carry the still sealed ant-ESD bag, tube or bin to the anti-ESD work area.
3. Follow steps 6 and 7 of Section 9.4.2.3 above when opening the anti-ESD
contai
ner at the wo
rk station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing electronic
components or assemblies to be returned to Teledyne Instruments.
9.4.2.5. PACKING COMPONENTS FOR RETURN TO TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS
Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to Teledyne
Instruments in anti-ESD bins, tubes or bags.
WARNING
DO NOT use pink-poly bags.
NEVER allow any standard plastic packaging materials to touch the
electronic component/assembly directly
This includes, but is not limited to, plastic bubble-pack, Styrofoam
peanuts, open cell foam, closed cell foam, and adhesive tape
DO NOT use standard adhesive tape as a sealer. Use ONLY anti-ESD tape
1. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag
or bin.
2. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to
dissipate:
If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your
wrist strap is connected to a ground point.
If you are at an anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down on the
conductive work surface.
In either case wait several seconds.
3. Place the item in the container.
4. Seal the container. If using a bag, fold the end over and fastening it with
anti-ESD tape.
