Universal Instruments Packaging Specification 4 December 200224 November 200429 September 200543233602 Rev FG

Universal Instruments Packaging Specification

Part Number 43233602 Rev FG

Issued 29 September 20054 24 November December, 20024

Universal Instruments Packaging Specification

Part Number 43233602 Rev GF

Purpose
/ This Universal Instruments Corporation Packaging Guideline establishes general guidelines for preparing, packaging, and transporting production parts from, within or to Universal Instruments Corporation locations.
Scope
/ This guideline applies to direct material and indirect materials, not to finished products.
This guideline serves as a reference when no other packaging instructions are specified. Packaging specifications on the Universal Instruments Corporation purchase order or engineering drawing supersede the methods described herein.
Definitions
/ The following definitions may be useful in complying with this procedure:
Direct Material / Components/material used in assembling a finished product for selling to a customer.
Indirect Material / Material used in the manufacturing process, including tooling, equipment, and gauging, or in storage, but not sold to a customer.
Finished Products / Machines manufactured by UI for sale to customers
Supplier / Organization from which the direct material is delivered, ie. external suppliers, business units, etc.
Items / Individual piece or a set of components of direct material
Responsibilities
/ The internal or external supplier of direct material is responsible for determining the appropriate method of packaging to protect the integrity of the product.
The most effective method for determining packaging adequacy is to follow recognized standards. In the U.S., American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) procedures such as D775, D880, D999, D1083, and D3332, or equivalent may be useful references. In other areas of the world, recognized national standards serve as the equivalent references.
The supplier of direct material must ensure that packaging, labeling and identification, and palletization comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Items shall be rejected if found damaged due to packaging methods.
General Packaging Requirements
/ When required, packaging and palletization shall provide sufficient strength to permit stacking during shipment and storage without crushing. All packaging and pallets must be free from handling hazards (protruding nails, loose banding, staples, etc.)
The gross weight of any unit package should not exceed 50lbs. for manual handling. Any single part heavier than 50lbs. must be packaged individually and palletized for mechanical handling.
When necessary, a corrosion inhibitor must be used to prevent rust or tarnish of metal parts and products containing metal parts.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive parts and assemblies need to be protected from electrostatic discharge. These parts must be packaged in static shielding materials with proper caution markings. See Appendix A, ESD Specification, for more detailed information.
Corrugated containers should be used whenever practical. Wooden boxes, crates, or wire baskets may only be used when corrugated cartons do not provide adequate protection.
Anti-static polystyrene, urethane and polyethylene foams, containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) shall not be used. Expanded polystyrene "popcorn" and "peanuts" are not permitted.
Hazardous materials are defined, by government regulations, as materials which present an unreasonable risk to health and safety when transported by commercial means. Suppliers are obligated to comply with all applicable international, national, federal, state or local laws and regulations when shipping hazardous materials. Shipments must be properly packed, labeled, described and certified in accordance with governing regulations. Shipments
must contain applicable Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS).
Bearings, Bushings, Gears, Oiled or Greased Parts
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  • No oil or grease should be absorbed by the container or filler materials
  • Critically dimensioned parts require individual protection
  • Gears require that teeth be protected
  • Sharp edged parts/assemblies should be:
  • appropriately packaged to avoid cutting or piercing of packaging material
  • packaged to ensure safe handling

Cables
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  • Cables must be coiled to prevent tangling and unwanted bends
  • Connectors not in housings must be protected with cardboard, foam or bubblewrap.
  • Cable assemblies to be packaged in Amine-free, Anti-static, Static-dissipative or other non-static generating material.

Castings
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  • Critically dimensioned parts require individual protection
  • The carton must be strong enough to withstand crushing from stacking and have appropriate labels

COMPONENTS OR CHIPS (REELED OR LOOSE)
Non-ESD Sensitive Components
(Dummy)
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  • Parts must be packaged to prevent contamination
  • Neutral or anti-static materials must be used to prevent the generation of electro-static charges
  • Reeled components may be multipacked in cartons

ESD Sensitive Components
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  • Static shielding packaging must be used to prevent contamination and electrostatic damage
  • Anti-static tubes must be placed in static shielding bags or cartons
  • Small quantities of parts may be stuck in pin grade (sulphur free) conductive foam and placed in static shielding bags, or boxes, with proper labeling
  • Reeled components may be packed in static shielding bags and multipacked in cartons, or multi packed in static shielding cartons
  • Reference Appendix A for additional information

Cylindrical Parts
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  • Critically or finely finished parts require individual protection by using individual wrapping, foam sheets, pouches, bubble wrap or other devices to protect parts from damage
  • Parts may be multipacked if individual protection is maintained

Frames
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  • Frames must be packaged to prevent scratches, bends or dents using corrugated covers, pallets, individual cartons or other appropriate packaging material

Metal Parts (with unfinished surfaces)
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  • Ferrous metal parts are to be protected from damage by corrosion, rust, tarnish, etc. When necessary, a corrosion inhibitor should be used
  • Critically dimensioned and/or machined parts are to be protected from nicks and dings using individual cushioning devices and placed in single or multiple packed cartons

Painted, Finished, Plated, or Silk Screened Parts (covers, panels, etc.)
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  • These parts are generally cosmetic parts and require individual protection from damage using bubble wrap, foam sheets, paper or corrugated materials.
  • No adhesive backed materials may be applied to painted surfaces
  • All packaging materials shall ensure they do not discolor painted or finished plastic surfaces

Polycarbonate (Lexan)
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  • These parts are generally cosmetic parts and require individual protection from damage using bubble wrap, foam sheets, paper or corrugated materials.
  • Leave any protective paper from the manufacturer on the part for additional protection

Power supplies, Motors or Transformers and Electronic Assemblies (other than PC Boards)
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  • Parts require secure transport and handling. They must be packaged to prevent contamination, damage from contact with other assemblies, and free movement within the package
  • Static shielding bags are required for transporting electronic assemblies with exposed printed circuit boards

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
Bare Boards
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  • These parts require individual separation and protection to prevent damage using antistatic plastic wrap and sealed
  • For more information, see End Product Specification for Printed Circuit Boards, Universal part number 41150401, available from your Universal representative

Populated Boards

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  • These parts require individual separation and protection to prevent electro static discharge and structural damage. They shall be packed in sealed, anti-static shielding bags
  • Boards shall be shipped on edge, not stacked on each other, without compression of cushion material
  • Static shielding bags may be wrapped with anti-static bubble wrap to prevent structural damage
  • Boards with protruding pins or sharp corners which may puncture a static shielding bag must have the sharp protrusions covered with conductive foam and placed in static shielding bag or fitted boxes. See Appendix A

Screw Machine Parts

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  • These parts must be packed in manageable weights
  • Parts with close tolerances or fine finish require individual protection from damage
  • When necessary, a corrosion inhibitor should be used to protect against rust or tarnish
  • Ordinary fasteners can be packaged in manageable bulk packaging

Springs

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  • Springs, coiled or formed, that may be damaged from entanglement with other springs, will be individually packaged if specified on the purchase order, purchase agreement or Engineering Drawing

Stampings

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  • Critically dimensioned parts require individual protection by wrapping parts in foam orbubble wrap, corrogated, or paper material and placed in containers
  • If wrapped with sufficient cushioning material, bulk packing in containers may be suitable.
  • When necessary, a corrosion inhibitor should be used to protect against rust or tarnish

Switches, Relays, or Contacts

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  • These parts need to be protected from contamination
  • Some parts may require protection from humidity
  • Solid state relays are considered ESD sensitive by Universal and require static shielding packaging (See Appendix A)

Container Seals

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  • Staples or metal fasteners shall not be used as container seals if they present safety hazards when the package is handled and opened
  • Static shielding bags used to protect static sensitive electronic components can be equipped with zip-locks or similar closures. Bags may be further sealed by applying a reusable static warning label over the opening. Static shielding bags shall not be stapled, torn or punctured in any way
  • The seal must maintain interior cleanliness and ensure that contents remain intact during shipping and handling
  • The package construction and seal must allow access to the contents for inspection without destroying the serviceability of the container
  • Seals must comply with all appropriate carrier regulations

Palletization

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  • Some materials require special pallet sizes for proper shipment and storage. Leaning, bulging, and/or unstable loads are not acceptable

Banding

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  • Palletized loads must be adequately banded or secured to prevent load shifting in handling and transportation
  • Banding and edge protectors are required for all palletized shipments
  • Banding should not be stapled or nailed to the pallet
  • Because it tends to generate large static charges, shrink or stretch wrap should be anti static and must adequately secure the load to the pallet. A minimum of three wraps per load is recommended
  • Four way banding is recommended when applicable. Two way banding is acceptable for nonstandard size loads

Labeling

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  • Receiving and storing materials requires that incoming loads be easily and quickly identified. All shipping containers must be identified with the information shown on the sample label
  • The label shall appear on one side of the container when in its normal shipping position
  • Labels, tags, stamps or preprinted containers are acceptable means of identification. Hand written labels must be legible
  • Parts shipped on different purchase orders must be packaged separately and marked accordingly
  • Each different part number item must be packed in its own discrete container, not intermixed with other parts
  • the above may be consolidated on pallets with a single bill of lading
  • Use warning labels, hazardous material labels, safety markings and special handling notations as necessary
  • Standard ESD warning labels must be applied to boxes and bags containing static sensitive parts
Sample Labels


Packing List

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  • A packing list specifies the contents of a shipment and is required with every shipment
  • When the packing list is affixed to the outside of the container, place it in a transparent envelop and mount it securely to one end of the carton
  • When the packing list is inside the container, the carton must be identified with a "Packing List Enclosed" label
  • Place all paperwork in the same envelop
  • All packing lists must contain the following information:
  • Name and Address of Supplier
  • Universal Instruments Part Number
  • Universal Instruments Purchase Order Number
  • Name and Address of Receiving Location
Specify the plant where the material is to be delivered. PO Box mailing address is not sufficient
  • Description of Material
  • Unit of Measure
  • Supplier Packing List Number, if applicable
  • Warehouse number, if applicable

Appendix A

ESD Specification

Note: For detailed information concerning ESD, see Universal Part Number 42363901

1.0 Controlling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

There are three basic rules in controlling ESD

A. Unless otherwise stated, assume all electronic components, subassemblies, and assemblies are ESD sensitive (ESDS). At Universal, all semiconductor and solid state devices are considered ESD sensitive.

B. Never touch or handle sensitive components or assemblies unless properly grounded.

C. Never transport, handle, or store sensitive components or assemblies except in a static safe environment.

1.1 Receiving

When receiving Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) components, subassemblies, or assemblies, proper handling controls must be used. See Handling 1.5.

All ESDS devices shall be received in packaging that will shield and protect the devices from ESD and structural damage. See Packing 1.2.

1.2 Packaging

ESDS devices shall be packaged to promote ESD protection, as well as structural integrity. At a minimum, populated PC boards should be in transparent static shielding bags with an industry-standard ESD awareness label (JEDEC-14) on the bag which identifies ESD sensitive devices that require static safe handling. The bag should be large enough to cover the board and close easily without stress.

If a non-zip lock static shielding bag is used, it should be large enough to allow at least two inches folded over the end to form a seal without stress, and held in place with an industry-standard ESD warning label. Staples are not allowed since they puncture the shielding. Anti-static (pinkpoly) bags are not allowed for ESD devices. Static generating materials are not to be used for any ESDS packaging. ESDS PC boards that can puncture the static shielding bag should be packaged with conductive foam on the pins or other sharp protrusions prior to being placed in the static shielding bag.

Individual ESDS components, such as IC's, SIP's, and DIP's, shall be placed in a sulphur free conductive foam. The foam and components shall be placed in a static shielding bag or box. The bag or box shall be labeled using standard ESD warning labels.

Bulk ESDS components, such as IC's SIP's, and DIP's, will be packaged in anti-static, dissipative or conductive tubes or conductive trays and enclosed in static shielding bags or boxes. The bags or boxes shall be labeled with industry-standard ESD warning label, and part number.

1.3 Shipping

ESDS assemblies and subassemblies require protection from ESD. If the assemblies are exposed or unprotected, they require static shielding protection.

Plastic used to wrap ESDS assemblies enclosed in chassis shall be amine free anti-static plastic.

Stretch wrap, shrink wrapping, and cling wrap will be amine free anti-static material.

1.4 Storage

All ESDS devices should be stored in ESD protective packaging. Short-term storage of unprotected assemblies shall comprise of enclosed conductive or dissipative totes or anti-static bread carts. The bread racks should be covered with a dissipative material to prevent contamination. The assemblies are to be in electrical contact with the cart shelves and all the shelves of the cart are to be connected together electrically. dissipative or conductive board racks or dissipative or conductive mats or foam can be used on the shelves as long as electrical contact is made with the shelves. See work surfaces ANSI EOS/ESD-S4.1. ESDS devices or assemblies shall not be stored next to any static generating activity or material.

1.5 Handling

All handling of unprotected ESDS devices shall be completed at an approved workstation while properly grounded.

Populated PC boards shall be placed inside static-shielding totes or in individual static-shielding bags prior to transfer from one place to another.

When carts or bread racks are used to transport unprotected assemblies or subassemblies, the shelves must be connected electrically, while racks used for storage are grounded. All ESDS devices must maintain electrical contact with the rack. If the card holders are used on the rack, they must be dissipative or conductive and electrically connected to the cart.

1.6 Workstations

ESD safe workstations shall be identified as such and will include at a minimum a dissipative table top or mat with a surface resistance of 106 to 109 ohms per square and a wrist strap ground jack or monitor properly grounded according to ESD Specification ANSI EOS/ESD-S6.1-1991. The work station at a minimum shall conform to ANSI/EOS/ESD-S4.1 - 1990 specification.

1.7 Personal Grounding

All personnel handling ESDS devices are required to wear a properly fitted personal grounding device. If working at a bench or on a dissipative floor in a position preventing contact between foot grounding and floor, a wrist strap conforming to ANSI EOS/ESD-S1-1987 and connected to ground must be worn. If working on an ESD dissipative floor, heel or toe straps, or conductive footwear will be worn in lieu of a wriststrap as long as there is contact with the dissipative floor. Prior to use, all personnel shall test personal ESD control devices at least daily unless a wrist strap monitor is used.

2.0 References

2.141078411Suggested ESD Design Guidelines

2.242363901Handling Specification for Maximum Reliability of Electronic

Components and Assemblies

2.346165901ESD Audit Checklist

2.4ESD Specification ANSI EOS/ESD S6.1-1991

2.5ESD Specification ANSI EOS/ESD S4.1-1990

2.1 Additional Resource Information

2.1.1ATT Electrostatic Discharge Control Handbook

2.1.2Electrostatic Discharge and Electronic Equipment IEEE Press

2.1.3Electrostatic Discharge Control Handbook EOS/ESD Number ESD ADV-2.0-1994

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