20 in. Clear-Blue Antistatic Shipping Tube | MC-600LAS

MC-600LAS Product Details

Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-600LAS

The Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-600LAS is a 20-inch clear-blue rigid PVC shipping tube. It provides visible, organized packaging for compatible DIP and related electronic component packages through loading, storage, and shipment.

Use the MC-600LAS part number when selecting accessories. Its listed set includes the MC-0065-01 plug, MC-4000WHITE needle pin, and MC-6125CTS filler. A plug’s general package-style name is not enough to determine tube compatibility; review the recommendation for the exact tube and confirm the finished fit.

MC-600LAS Specifications

Confirm Device Fit Before Ordering

Compare the maximum device dimensions and tolerances with the current tube profile drawing. Check the drawing for this exact part number; dimensions used for shipping calculations do not establish the internal device clearance.

• Device outline: Check body width, height, lead span, lead form, and any projecting or sensitive features.
• Support and clearance: Confirm where the device rests and that leads or fragile surfaces are not carrying the load.
• Loading: Check orientation and travel through the channel without forcing the component. Include the requirements of any automated handler.
• Retained capacity: Allow for closure intrusion and filler length before determining the number of devices per tube.

Malaster’s IC shipping tube selection guide explains how device geometry and the intended handling process affect the choice.

Closure and Filler Options for MC-600LAS

The following accessories are listed for this tube. Choose the closure arrangement appropriate to the actual tube preparation; pin and plug options do not mean both must be installed at each end.

Secure both ends and check that retention does not load the device or its leads. A closure can prevent parts from falling out while still leaving room for them to slide. For a partial load, size a compatible filler to the remaining usable space. Review the complete IC tube accessory range if your application needs another arrangement.

Antistatic Performance and ESD Qualification

The CYASTAT 609 surface treatment supports static control as part of an ESD-controlled handling process. Malaster’s approved 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 the tested profiles and lots, not a universal acceptance range for MC-600LAS. Confirm the applicable profile-specific requirement for qualification.

Antistatic treatment does not establish discharge shielding. For transport outside an ESD protected area, review EOS/ESD Association packaging guidance.

Loading, Shipping, and Reuse

Inspect the channel and closures before loading. Protect surfaces from contamination and abrasion, control movement inside the tube, and cushion the completed package without bowing or crushing the tube. Reuse depends on cleanliness, damage, retention, and continued suitability for your ESD-control process.

Follow Malaster’s five checks for shipping electronic components when evaluating the loaded tube, bundle, shielding, and outer carton together.

Material Documentation

Request MDS-AS-001 Rev A for the clear antistatic tube family’s material properties and handling guidance. 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 documentation for your requirement.

Compare Another Tube Option

Compare MC-600HAS when evaluating another DIP/opto profile. The two listings have different plug and filler recommendations, so qualify the complete arrangement before substituting.