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11.5.5. PACKING COMPONENTS FOR RETURN TO TELEDYNE ML'S
CUSTOMER SERVICE
IMPORTANT
Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to Teledyne ML's
Customer Service in anti-ESD bins, tubes or bags.
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. 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 11.5.3 above when opening the anti-ESD container at
the work station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing electronic components
or assemblies to be returned to Teledyne ML.
5. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.
6. 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.
7. Place the item in the container.
8. Seal the container. If using a bag, fold the end over and fastening it with anti-ESD
tape.
Folding the open end over isolates the component(s) inside from the effects of
static fields.
Leaving the bag open or simply stapling it shut without folding it closed prevents
the bag from forming a complete protective envelope around the device.
If you do not already have an adequate supply of anti-ESD bags or containers available,
Teledyne ML's Customer Service department will supply them. Follow the instructions
listed above for working at the instrument rack and workstation.
WARNING
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