Recomendations for parts bin (UK) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Andrew_Debbie
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2023, 03:01:32 pm
content: Work has a new Near Infrared Spectroscopy system (NIRS). NIRS measures brain activity by measuring IR transmitted through the skull. Yes, it really works...Back on topic, the system has thousands of parts, many small. I need parts bins that are transportable and won't scramble up the contents if they get stacked upside down. Has to be something I can have our work finance department order, so eBay is out. So is buying used from a member here. Ali Express is out. We are in the UK, American solutions will be too expensive to ship here.Lidl sometimes have cheap bins that would be perfect. But them don't have them now and work can't order from Lidl.Most of the small parts are about the size of a grommet. Some of themaregrommets.There are also some bigger parts like the optodes. (IR recieivers and emitters). They are somewhat fragile.Everything came in zip lock bags inside Pelican Cases. That is great for shipping but terrible for day to day use.

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2023, 09:19:54 pm
content: SMD storage boxes ? available in multiple sizeshttps://thepihut.com/products/tiny-modular-snap-boxes-smd-component-storage-10-pack-1?variant=27740423953&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organichttps://etronixab.com/smd-small-parts-container-16x28x19-mm-blackhttps://www.adafruit.com/product/433Raaco storage boxeshttps://www.diy.com/departments/raaco-black-grey-4-compartment-organiser/1499439_BQ.prd?storeId=&&&ds_rl=1272379&gclsrc=ds&gclsrc=dshttps://uk.farnell.com/raaco/136280/box-carrylite-cl55-50-50-inserts/dp/2069929?gross_price=truePill organisershttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-Pill-Organizers/b?ie=UTF8&node=27347574031The traditional linbin trolleyhttps://www.manutan.co.uk/en/key/premium-louvre-panel-trolleys-a338954?shopping=true

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2023, 10:00:36 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/parts-bin-recommendation/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/electronic-component-storage/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/how-do-you-organize-all-your-components/For the smaller stuff (<3x3cm?) I like the flambaeu or plano containers, if you can find something like that in the UK:https://www.flambeauoutdoors.com/Fishing/Divider-Systems/Tuff-Tainers/4-fixed-compt-with-adjust-div-remove-latches-with-zerustThey may be advertised as tackle boxes:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plano-RUSTRICTOR-Tackle-Storage-Stowaway/dp/B07RWL3BTZ/then you label the outside and group similar parts together.

author: Andrew_Debbie
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2023, 02:27:11 pm
content: Thanks for the suggestions.SMD storage boxes. I hadn't seen these before. Too small for fNIRS but I'm going to get some for home use. I've use Lidl Parkside organizer boxes at home. The are great for through hole and hardware but non-optimal for loose SMD.Raaco was already my first choice. We need something that can be carried to various labs.Pill organisers. Hmm, might be a good addition to the Raaco boxes. There are small number tags that go in the grommets on the cap. The are numbered 1-32 in two sets, red for the emitters and blue for the detectors. We've got four sets and something like a stack of pill organizers might be perfect to sort them into groups of 8. There are eight optodes in a single cable, so they tend to get used in eights.Pick bins / linbins are what the manufacturer ( Nirx.net ) suggested. They used them in production and tech support. We need to transport the parts between labs in various buildings. I can see the whole thing dumping out. That also rules out Acro Mills style parts drawer cabinets.My boss initially wanted to get tackle boxes or tool boxes. A tool box sort of thing might work for the caps. Might also just print up some wig stands.