Source for anti-static foam?

Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-09-15 17:37

Has anyone got a source of and/or a pile of extra static bags/foam they would be willing to part with?

I'm getting ready to do the teardown of those boards I got the other day and
would like to store the chips properly. I realize that I *could* just keep them
on the boards, but I'm thinking that a parts drawer would be more suited to
organizing my lab. (Besides, I'm working on obtaining an old phone system
with even more old chips.)

OBC

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Timmoore · 2009-09-15 18:00

A cheap solution if you can't get conductive foam is polystyrene covered with alum foil

Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-09-15 18:03

Hmm.. Good idea..

IIUC, the point of this is to keep a neutral voltage potential across all pins for handling.
(And of course keep the pins from bending)

OBC

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mctrivia · 2009-09-15 18:57

I use to get for free at local electronics store. It was not in inventory.

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WBA Consulting · 2009-09-15 19:45

OBC, I just finished re-organizing my 9 boxes of electronics stuff at home and have a pile of ESD bags (some unused) an some ESD foam. I'll throw some in a box for you.

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Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-09-15 19:55

Thanks Andrew! Much Appreciated!

OBC

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WBA Consulting · 2009-09-22 20:27

OBC, sorry for the delay, but a box was sent to you yesterday morning. Make sure to look inside one of the padded ESD bags

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Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-09-22 23:22

Thanks!!

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Whit · 2009-09-23 01:29

OBC,

In case you really need a bunch - http://www.uline.com/Grp_143/Anti-Static-Foam

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Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2009-09-23 18:37

@Andrew,

Package arrived today! Thank you!!!! Exactly what I needed!
(Even found the prize inside.) [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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Duffer · 2009-09-23 22:03

If what you're looking for is conductive foam and you can't find a kind doner, here's a link to a supplier. Doner is better 'cause this stuff isn't cheap!

http://www.all-spec.com/products/Packaging%5E_Paper%5E_and_Film%7CFoam_and_Packing_Materials/?gclid=CJDS8f3ciJ0CFSBN5Qod4DF4ag

They even have dissapative (anti-static) and conductive rubber bands!·;-)

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