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author: tony359
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 01:38:37 pm
content: Hi all,I'd like to sort out my SMD components which right now are stored randomly in random places. I've recently purchased a series of SMD resistors and they came with a nice A4-sized sheet. But the holes don't match the files I've got. See attachment.I've searched everywhere and I can only find small sleeves, something like 17x11 cm.Does someone know where I could find larger sleeved like the one I received - and the relative files to store them?Thanks!

author: RoGeorge
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 06:20:49 pm
content: Either buy the proper type of file, or if you can't find the right size of file, maybe just punch 2 more holes with a paper puncher, so to make the plastic sheet fit into any normal file.

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 06:59:34 pm
content: Quote from: RoGeorge on February 01, 2025, 06:20:49 pmI don't understand the problem either. I thought everyone possesed a puncher.

author: temperance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 07:31:29 pm
content: https://be.farnell.com/multicomp-pro/mcinsert-chipkit/file-insert-component-storage/dp/5412067

author: Benta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2025, 11:28:50 pm
content: At 3€ a sheet, damn expensive IMO.

author: temperance
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2025, 01:20:37 am
content: At €3 per sheet you can insert 12 different components in one sheet. I don't find that expensive. Those small containers are per component at least four times more expensive but also more practical.However, you might need many different components. What if you need / order a value which is not in the file?An inexpensive method is a set of "post office" like carton boxes labeled 1, 2,... (or whichever numbering system you prefer) and keep them in plastic zip bags. Small zip bags can be found for 4 cent.https://www.esdshop.eu/eurostat-102-x-152-mm-zips-1/For each box you keep a record of what's in the box and on each zip bag you write value, supplier and order code, box,... Any type of component can be stored in those boxes in a random order whereas those plastic sheets only accept 8 mm tapes.

author: tony359
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2025, 10:14:20 am
content: I'm using those plastic bags for Through Hole components already - For SMD I feel they're too big.Quote from: temperance on February 01, 2025, 07:31:29 pmThis is cool but the one I have is bigger, it's A4.Puncher: yes, I'd rather not have to buy a puncher! Also, if you look at my picture, the holes are reinforced and I don't feel that punching a hole in the plastic would be very resilient - yes, I remember the "hole reinforcer rings" we used to have back in the days but I'd rather not to buy those either!

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2025, 10:34:47 pm
content: Quote from: temperance on February 03, 2025, 01:20:37 amIts expensive, Dave sells them for 80c each:https://eevblog.store/products/%C2%B5sleeve