This made me laugh... - Page 1
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author: Mikey
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 05:35:27 pm
content: I received this today, and it made me laugh before opening the bag...Do you have any examples of something like that?

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 05:46:04 pm
content: IC sockets in ESD bags ... beat thatThrow in the mix you have blank PCBs in ESD bags as well as well as having seen Heatsinks in ESD bagsKudos to china for placing stuff into ESD bags but they overdid it

author: Colfaxmingo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 06:13:53 pm
content: What no humidity indicator?

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 06:16:18 pm
content: I have had shrink sleve delivered like that. I think that it is just that the packaging is all the same.

author: Lukas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 06:17:04 pm
content: Anyone got an idea what to do with all these ESD and desiccant bags from Digikey, etc.?

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 06:18:31 pm
content: Recycle.Alexander.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2012, 07:37:35 pm
content: I used to use desiccant that was supplied in a 44 gallon drum. We would go through about 1 every 4 months.At least we did not get the desiccant delivered in a wrapped drum with a desiccant bag in the overwrap.Best was ordering a single washer one day. Came coated with preservative paint, wrapped in a greased paper sheet. That then was sealed with a 1kg bag of desiccant into a plastic pouch, which was then sealed again with another 1kg bag of desiccant in a overwrap of metallised mylar cloth, which was in turn wrapped in another pouch. Each bag had a label on it, including on the greased paper. The washer had a label tied on it as well with full details. This was an ordinary M6 washer with a plain chromate coat..........

author: steve30
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 05:07:30 am
content: I had a load of IC sockets and similar stuff come from Farnell in static shielding bags. Looks pointless, but its probably easier and/or cheaper for them to stick to just one kind of packaging.I did get a tube of seven segment displays from Farnell, but one display was missing. Then there was a separate small padded cardboard anti static box. It contained the one remaining display.Edit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36651585@N04/8225347247/#in/photostream

author: bitwelder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 08:19:57 am
content: Quote from: Colfaxmingo on November 27, 2012, 06:13:53 pmAnd no tilt indicator either! *shocked*

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 08:00:32 pm
content: Quote from: steve30 on November 28, 2012, 05:07:30 amWhat's wrong with that? LEDs are susceptible to easy reverse voltage breakdown. Some can only sustain few volts.

author: Leo Bodnar
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 08:02:30 pm
content: Quote from: T4P on November 27, 2012, 05:46:04 pmRS UK often places orders in bags that have big red label to the effect of "THIS BAG CONTAINS THE PARTS YOU HAVE ORDERED."Leo

author: MartinX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 11:21:00 pm
content: One reason for doing this is that some companies does not want any non ESD safe packaging materials in the work area, you don´t put SMD connectors in a non ESD safe reel, no one wants to load that in to their machine, of course the connectors themselves does not need it but you are trying to keep the whole place free from potential ESD sources.

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2012, 11:32:41 pm
content: I have had through hole axial 3W resistors in ESD safe bags.

author: Achilles
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2012, 05:40:31 pm
content: well,I got my SIBA fuses (440mA and 11A) in an ESD bag.....I don't expect them to be that sensitive.....My Hantek DSO(1202B) came in an ESD Bag as well (no, it wasn't a DIY kit....)I didn't get headers in a ESD bag yet.....but I still have a long life ahead I guessProbably it's just cheaper to ship everything in an ESD bag instead of separating ESD/Non ESD in the logistics center. I do have my standard supplier and he is shipping in ESD/Non ESD bags, but everything separated in small plastic bags. So in the end you'll end up with a lot of empty plastic bags anyway.So in general I would prefer overprotection for sensitive or expensive parts.Maybe we should share funny/strange shipping packages here....

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2012, 05:58:36 pm
content: That would be HP/Agilent spares then...............

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2012, 11:13:11 pm
content: Quote from: Achilles on November 29, 2012, 05:40:31 pmSame.Quote from: SeanB on November 29, 2012, 05:58:36 pmIn my case, definitely.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2012, 04:44:32 am
content: There was a whole series on TheRegister about excessive packaging. A whole wooden pallet for a single 1 page key.....

author: DavidJRobertson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2012, 05:14:37 pm
content: Recently I ordered a single part from farnell - a 32 pin TQFP microcontroller. It came in a huge padded envelope, containing huge a moisture control/ESD bag containing the single part sandwiched between two trays that can hold 250 parts, along with desiccant and one of humidity indicator cards.A little overkill, I think.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2012, 05:28:44 pm
content: If you keep non-ESD bags in the warehouse, the poorly-trained bored warehouse employees will just use them when they run out of ESD bags instead of going to fetch more. This results in angry customers and lost revenue.

author: Achilles
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2012, 09:35:15 pm
content: Quote from: nanofrog on November 29, 2012, 11:13:11 pmjupp....Agilent as well......