Material Handling in Cleanrooms: Kitting, Trays & Containers for Proper Storage

Material Handling in Cleanrooms: Kitting, Trays & Containers for Proper Storage

In cleanrooms and ESD-controlled areas, the way you store and handle parts is as important as how you assemble them. Proper kitting and storage reduces handling errors, prevents ESD events, and keeps workflows repeatable and efficient.

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Why Proper Storage Matters

• Protect sensitive components: ESD-safe materials help dissipate charge away from devices during storage and handling.
• Speed up assembly: Pre-kitted parts reduce search time and mix-ups at the workstation.
• Consistency & traceability: Dedicated trays and labeled bins make builds repeatable and audit-friendly.

Featured ESD Kitting Trays

Corstat 13040 — 14" × 10" × 1-3/4", 9 cavities

Ideal for organizing medium-sized components. Corstat trays use permanently conductive materials to safely route charges away from devices while parts are staged, stored, or moved.

Corstat 13050 — 14" × 10" × 1-3/4", 12 cavities

More cavities for smaller parts or multi-step kits. Use inserts or labels per cavity to standardize build sequences and reduce operator errorESD Bin Boxes & Reel Storage

Protektive Pak 37102 — Open Bin Box, 12" × 2" × 4-1/2"

Slim, conductive corrugated bin box for storing static-sensitive items on grounded shelving. Great for bagged components, small tools, or WIP sub-assemblies.

Protektive Pak 37140 — In-Line Reel Bin Box, 14" × 2-1/4" × 7"

Purpose-built for **tape-and-reel**. The open-top design speeds loading; included dividers keep reels separated to prevent edge damage and ESD risk during storage or kitting.

How to Use These for Clean, Efficient Storage

• Standardize the kit: Assign a dedicated tray (and cavity map) per build or SKU. Keep components in the same cavity every time.
• Label & barcode: Add cavity labels or QR codes for part IDs, lot tracking, and count verification.
• Ground the system: Place trays and bin boxes on ESD workbench mats or grounded shelving. Verify resistance periodically.
• Protect in transit: When moving kits, stage trays inside ESD carts or totes to maintain protection between areas.
• Keep it clean: Wipe trays and bins with approved cleaners to prevent particle build-up and preserve conductivity.

Benefits You’ll See

• Fewer errors & rework: Pre-kitted components and labeled bins reduce mix-ups.
• Lower ESD risk: Conductive materials and grounded storage dissipate charge away from devices.
• Faster onboarding: Visual, standardized kits help new operators hit target cycle times.
• Better space usage: Stackable trays and slim bins maximize shelving and cart capacity.

Browse all ESD Kitting Trays and our broader Material Handling, Packaging & Shipping collection to build a storage system that fits your workflow.