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AUTOMOTIVE – IC TUBES
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Automate Packaging
To automate the packaging of electronic components safely and efficiently, the ideal solution is IC Tubes: fully customizable ESD packaging tubes.
Designed by Plastex, these tubes not only protect integrated circuits from electrostatic discharge and mechanical damage, but they are also custom-made with Poka-Yoke geometries to integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, eliminating errors and optimizing logistics.
Features
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Total customization | Dimensions, materials (PVC, PC, etc.), colors, printing, and closures made to measure. |
| Automation & safety | Error-proof Poka-Yoke geometry, ideal for automated loading and assembly lines. |
| ESD protection | Standard antistatic treatment or permanent conductive compound, durable and reusable. |
| Configurations | Available in single-lane or multi-lane versions for any type of electronic component. |
| Additional options | Co-extruded windows for visual inspection and custom anti-dust plugs/pins. |
Error-proof efficiency
The key to safely automating electronic component packaging is smart design. Our IC Tubes, backed by over 25 years of experience in this sector, integrate Poka-Yoke geometry for automotive applications, a system that physically prevents incorrect component insertion.
Combined with perfectly calibrated loading tubes for automated lines, this allows you to increase the speed and reliability of your processes, eliminating risks.
Custom designed for you
Every component is unique. That’s why we offer custom-sized antistatic containers designed by our technical office around the geometry of your products, whether they are PCBA, PLCC, SOIC, or others. We provide shipping tubes for PCBA and any other circuit, engineered to ensure maximum protection and perfect handling.
From material compounds to plugs and pins, every detail is customized to meet your specific needs, as required by major industry leaders.
Build your packaging solution
A reliable partner
With over 60 million tubes produced, Plastex is the leading manufacturer of ESD packaging tubes for electronics multinationals. Our experience translates into reliable, reusable solutions optimized to reduce your operating costs.
Whether you need tubes or antistatic sticks for integrated circuits, we guarantee Swiss quality product and impeccable service.
Faq
How do IC Tubes help automate packaging?
IC Tubes are designed for automation thanks to three key elements:
Precise and consistent dimensions ensuring perfect interaction with machinery.
Poka-Yoke geometry forcing correct component orientation.
Compatibility with standard feeding systems (like loading tubes/sticks).
What customization options are available for IC Tubes?
We offer full customization. You can choose: dimensions (length, width, height), plastic material based on your needs (e.g., impact resistance, temperature), ESD protection level, color for easy identification, printing of logos or codes, and special features like transparent windows.
Can you create a tube for a complex component like a PCBA?
Absolutely yes, it’s our specialty. Our co-design process starts with analyzing your component. Our technical office designs the custom tube to ensure optimal protection and easy handling for any electronic component, including complex and delicate ones like PCBAs.
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