20 in. Clear-Blue Antistatic Shipping Tube | MC-28PLCC/AS

MC-28PLCC/AS Product Details

Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-28PLCC/AS

The Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-28PLCC/AS is a 20-inch clear-blue rigid PVC tube for correctly matched 28-lead PLCC devices. It supports organized handling, storage, and shipment while keeping component orientation and loading visible.

Use the 28-lead PLCC designation to locate the appropriate catalog profile, then check the actual device drawing. The tube support surfaces, component height, and closure arrangement determine suitability. Specify MC-28PLCC/AS and the required retained quantity when requesting application assistance. The listed MC-400BEP end plug is an accessory to review for this profile.

MC-28PLCC/AS Specifications

Confirm Device Fit Before Ordering

For plastic leaded chip carriers, review the body and the J-leads together. Matching lead count alone does not establish tube compatibility; the support rails and lead-clearance areas must suit the actual device outline.

• Body envelope: Compare maximum body width, length, and height, including molding tolerances.
• J-lead clearance: Check the formed leads around the package and underneath its edges against the support and clearance features.
• Loading and support: Confirm the device rests on appropriate surfaces and moves through the tube without forcing.
• Retained capacity: Include closure intrusion, filler space, and any automated-handler requirements when planning the load.

Use the IC shipping tube selection guide to review the component, tube profile, closures, and handling process together.

Closure and Filler Options for MC-28PLCC/AS

The following accessories are listed for this profile. Select the closure style that matches the tube end geometry, pin-hole preparation, and device clearance. Pin and plug options do not imply that both are required at each end.

Secure both ends and check that retention does not load the device body, leads, or contacts. For a partial load, size a compatible filler to the remaining usable space and check that the retained components can be removed without force.

Explore the IC tube accessory range for plugs, pins, and fillers, with compatibility checked for the selected profile.

Antistatic Performance and Qualification

The CYASTAT 609 surface treatment supports static control within an ESD-controlled process. Malaster’s Clear Antistatic IC Tubes material data sheet, MDS-AS-001 Rev A, reports recent production measurements of 2 × 10⁸ to 9 × 10⁹ Ω/square. These are results for tested profiles and lots, not a universal acceptance range for MC-28PLCC/AS. Confirm the applicable profile-specific resistance requirement for your application.

Protect tube surfaces from contamination and abrasion. Antistatic treatment is not a substitute for an ESD-controlled process; review the complete packaging configuration under the conditions in which it will be used.

Loading, Shipping, and Reuse

Inspect the channel and end closures before loading. Check that insertion, retention, and removal do not force the package against vulnerable leads or edges. Keep surfaces clean and protect loaded tubes from bending or crushing. Reuse depends on damage, cleanliness, closure condition, and continued suitability for the ESD-control process.

Review Malaster’s five checks for shipping electronic components when selecting retention, cushioning, and outer packaging for loaded tubes.

Material and Application Documentation

Request MDS-AS-001 Rev A for the clear antistatic tube family. Malaster maintains supporting RoHS, EU REACH SVHC, and applicable packaging-regulation documentation. Applicability depends on the declared product family, jurisdiction, and declaration date; request current documents for your requirement.

Compare Another Tube Option

Review MC-20PLCC/AS when comparing another profile in this family. Package designation, length, support geometry, and closure requirements should be checked separately; this comparison does not establish interchangeability.