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COMPONENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE 5
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 5
3. DEFINITIONS 5
4. REQUIREMENTS 5
4.1 General 5
4.2 Preservation 6
4.3 Primary Package 6
4.3.1 Manual Handling 6
4.3.2 Automatic or Semi-automatic Handling 6
4.4 Intermediate Package 6
4.5 Final Package 6
4.6 Handling and Transportation 7
4.7 Continuity of Processes 7
4.8 Quality Assurance Provisions 7
4.9 Special Packaging 7
4.10 Identification of the Contents of Packages 7
4.10.1 Marking of Primary Packages 7
4.10.1.1 Multiple Components 7
4.10.2 Marking of Intermediate Packages 8
4.10.3 Marking of Final Packages 8
4.10.4 Special Marking 8
4.11 Documentation 8
4.12 Packaging of Reject or Environmental Test Components 8
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1. SCOPE
This specification defines the general requirements for the preservation, packaging and despatch of
components produced under the ESCC system of specifications.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents form part of this specification and shall be read in conjunction with it:-
(a) ESCC Basic Specification No. 21700, General Requirements for the Marking of ESCC Components.
(b) ESCC Basic Specification No. 23800, Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity Test Method.
3. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to this document:
Container: A generic term for any receptacle which holds, restrains or encloses an
item.
Final Package: A container, holding 1 or more intermediate packages, used for
transportation of items to the Orderer.
Identification: The application of appropriate markings to ensure that the identity of an
item is unfailingly indicated after preservation and each stage of packing.
Intermediate Package: A container holding 2 or more primary packages.
Packaging: The operations involved in the preparation of items for transit and delivery.
The term includes preservation, identification and packing.
Packing: An operation by which items are wrapped and/or placed in containers, etc.
Preservation: The cleaning of an item and the application of a suitable temporary
protective barrier, where necessary, to maintain the item in prime
condition.
Primary Package: A container, envelope or wrap to act as the first mechanical protection and
normally to hold an individual item.
Special Packaging: A system of packaging specially developed to suit the needs of a particular
item, usually involving special designs for containers, fittings, etc.
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1 GENERAL
Components ordered to ESCC specifications shall be packaged in such a manner that they are:
(a) Adequately safeguarded against mechanical or electrical injury during transportation to the Orderer.
(b) Protected against deterioration due to humidity.
(c) Suitable for storage, in their primary packages, for a period of 1 year over a temperature range of
+10 to +40 oC, at relative humidities of up to 65%.
(d) Easily identified after preservation and each stage of packing.
The protection to be provided by any specific package depends on the severity of the risks to which it is
expected to be subjected during transport and storage.
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Responsibility for the assessment of the packaging required for any particular order rests with the
Supplier. The Supplier shall ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled when packaging ESCC
components.
4.2 PRESERVATION
If the item to be packaged requires protection against atmospheric humidity, a temporary protective
barrier or preservation shall be applied.
The method of preservation and material used must have no adverse effect on the component or cause
deterioration in any form.
The form of preservation shall be such that it is easily removable without the need for special equipment
and without dismantling the component.
Primary packages shall be easily opened without the need for special tools and, wherever practicable,
re-closure shall be possible.
The primary package shall be constructed of material which can be used directly in clean rooms and
cleanliness controlled areas. It shall not include materials that are particle-shedding or permeate
gaseous contamination at levels equal to, or greater than, those specified for such areas.
Intermediate packages shall be easily opened, leaving the enclosed components intact in their primary
packages, without the need for special tools. Wherever practicable, re-closure shall be possible.
container. Wherever physically possible, the size of a final package shall be such that it can be handled
by one person.
The design of the final package shall be such that bulk and weight are kept to a minimum, consistent with
affording adequate protection in the known handling, transportation and storage environments. Supports,
filling, cushions, etc. shall be used as applicable.
The final package shall withstand a free fall of 1.5 metres onto a firm concrete base without any evidence
of damage to the components, primary packages and intermediate packages. Provided this requirement
is met, minor damage (e.g. abrasions, small dents) to the final package is acceptable.
In all stages of the packaging processes, the selection of materials used and their methods of application
shall be such that no reaction with, or damage to, the components occurs.
package or to an attached label. Where this is impractical then the requirement is to identify each primary
package uniquely. An identification card or sheet bearing the corresponding unique identifier shall
accompany the specific primary package within the intermediate package. The card or sheet shall
provide the full marking. In the case of serialisation the card or sheet shall additionally record the serial
numbers and their physical location within the primary package.
Serial numbers, if applicable, may be shown as a range if consecutive, but must be individually listed if
not.
When special marking is necessary, the detailed requirements will be specified in the relevant Generic
or Detail Specification, or the Purchase Order.
4.11 DOCUMENTATION
Each final package shall contain or have affixed to it 1 copy of the relevant invoice and the necessary
documentation giving the following particulars:
In addition, it may be a requirement that other documentation (e.g. test records, history sheets, etc.)
accompanies a consignment and details concerning this will be specified in the relevant Generic or Detail
Specification or Purchase Order.
The general requirements of this specification shall apply. Primary, intermediate and final packages shall
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carry additional marking to indicate the status of the components (e.g. REJECT, QUALIFICATION
SAMPLE, etc.).