When transporting or storing sensitive electronic components, protecting against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is just as important as protecting against physical damage. Even a small static discharge can damage circuit boards and electronic assemblies, resulting in costly product failures, rework, or downtime.
For safe material handling and transportation of ESD-sensitive components, many electronics manufacturers and assembly facilities rely on impregnated corrugated trays. Texas Technologies carries a variety of impregnated corrugated tray solutions designed to help protect populated circuit boards and electronic assemblies throughout production and transport.
What Are Impregnated Corrugated Trays? 
Impregnated corrugated trays are specially engineered ESD-safe handling trays made from dissipative corrugated material designed to control static electricity. Unlike standard packaging materials, these trays help protect sensitive electronics from electrostatic discharge while providing durable support during storage, transport, and manufacturing processes.
These trays are commonly used for:
- Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- Populated but unsoldered circuit boards
- Electronic assemblies
- Semiconductor components
- In-process manufacturing and assembly operations
By providing both physical protection and static control, impregnated corrugated trays help reduce the risk of costly ESD-related damage.
Benefits of Impregnated Corrugated Trays
One of the key advantages of these trays is their ability to safely store and transport populated circuit boards horizontally. This helps eliminate many of the risks associated with traditional on-edge racks and handling methods.
Additional benefits include:
- Static dissipative protection for ESD-sensitive devices
- Improved handling of populated circuit boards
- Durable construction for repeated use
- Reduced risk of board damage during transport
- Compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 and ANSI/ESD S541 standards
Many designs also incorporate permanently static dissipative foam that helps create an equipotential path between component leads, further enhancing ESD protection during handling and storage.
Tray Options for Different Applications
Texas Technologies offers several impregnated corrugated tray configurations to support a variety of manufacturing and material handling needs, including:
- Tek-Trays
- Super Tek-Trays
- Mini Tek-Trays
- Tek-Mate Board Handlers
- Board Handler Trays
- Tek-Tray Drop-In Lids
- Tek-Tray Partition Sets
- Pro Mats
These options allow manufacturers to select solutions that best fit their specific board sizes, production processes, and transportation requirements.
Why Impregnated Corrugated Material Matters
Unlike some coated materials, impregnated corrugated material incorporates its ESD protection throughout the structure of the material itself. This helps provide long-lasting static dissipative performance that does not easily wear away through normal use. Independent testing has also shown impregnated corrugated materials offer excellent durability and strength for reusable packaging and material handling applications.
For facilities focused on ESD compliance, product quality, and efficient manufacturing processes, choosing the right ESD-safe handling materials can help reduce risk and improve operational reliability.
Texas Technologies: Your Source for ESD Protection Solutions
At Texas Technologies, you’ll find impregnated corrugated trays and ESD-safe material handling products designed to protect sensitive electronics throughout manufacturing, storage, and transportation. As a trusted supplier of contamination control and packaging solutions, Texas Technologies also provides ESD packaging, cleanroom consumables, moisture control products, corrosion protection solutions, cleaning supplies, and other critical products that help manufacturers protect their products and maintain quality throughout the supply chain. Contact our team to find the right solutions for your shipping or packaging needs today.
