20 in. Clear-Blue Antistatic Shipping Tube | MC-600M/AS

MC-600M/AS Product Details

Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-600M/AS

The Antistatic Shipping Tube MC-600M/AS is a 20-inch clear-blue rigid PVC shipping tube. It supports organized handling, visual orientation checks, storage, and shipment of compatible electronic component packages in the DIP/opto tube family.

The MC-600M/AS listing specifies MC-650BEP end plugs and MC-12250CTS fillers as accessory options. Select these by the exact tube profile rather than assuming that every part number beginning with MC-600 uses the same closure or filler. Review the device drawing and intended contact points before loading.

MC-600M/AS 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-600M/AS

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-600M/AS. 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-600LAS when reviewing another DIP/opto profile. Its different accessory set is a reason to check geometry carefully rather than infer interchangeability from the part number.