SCS 12068 Auto-Shield Static Shielding Bags on a Roll, 6 x 8 in, 1000/Roll
SCS 12068 Auto-Shield Static Shielding Bags on a Roll, 6 x 8 in, 1000/Roll
SCS 12068 Auto-Shield bags provide metal-in static shielding in a pre-opened roll format for high-volume electronics packaging. Each roll contains 1,000 nominal 6 x 8 in bags, made from 2.8 mil film and spooled for use with most in-line automated baggers. Dissipative inner and outer surfaces help manage electrostatic charge when properly grounded, while the shielding laminate protects ESD-sensitive contents.
Cleanroom selection note: SCS describes the dissipative material as preferred in cleanroom environments because it attracts less particulate contamination. This is not the PCL100 certified-clean series, and the specifications reviewed do not establish an IEST Level 100 surface-cleanliness certification, a specific ISO room-class rating or sterility for 12068. Confirm acceptance under your facility's packaging procedures.
Key Features
- Pre-opened bags on a spool: supports repetitive packaging on compatible in-line automated baggers.
- 1,000 bags per roll: clearly defined ordering quantity for production planning.
- Metal-in shielding film: 2.8 mil laminate protects sensitive contents from electrostatic fields and discharges.
- Less than 10 nJ shielding energy: tested per ANSI/ESD STM11.31.
- Dissipative inner and outer surfaces: supports charge removal when appropriately grounded and reduces particulate attraction compared with charge-retaining materials.
- Made in the USA: manufactured in Sanford, North Carolina.
Best Uses / Applications
Designed for repetitive component and small electronic assembly packaging in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor handling and automated ESD packaging operations. Consider for contamination-conscious packaging workflows where your facility accepts the manufacturer's material specifications. Confirm fit around the actual item, including thickness, protrusions and sealing allowance, and verify roll-feed compatibility with your bagger before ordering.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SCS |
| Part number | 12068 |
| Series | Auto-Shield, 1000 Series metal-in shielding |
| Nominal bag size, W × L | 6 × 8 in / approximately 152 × 203 mm |
| Quantity | 1,000 bags per roll |
| Format | Pre-opened bags on a spool for compatible automated baggers |
| Bag style | Open top |
| Film thickness | 2.8 mil / 0.071 mm, ±10% |
| Discharge shielding | <10 nJ, ANSI/ESD STM11.31 |
| Surface resistance | Manufacturer product page specifies inner and outer surfaces: 1 × 104 to <1 × 1011 ohms, ANSI/ESD STM11.11 |
| Static decay | <2 seconds, ETS 406D; series datasheet value |
| Tensile strength | 4,600 psi / 32 MPa, ASTM D882; series datasheet value |
| Puncture resistance | 12 lb / 53 N, MIL-STD-3010C Method 2065; series datasheet value |
| Seal strength | 11 lb / 48 N, ASTM D882; series datasheet value |
| Transparency | 40%; series datasheet value |
| Silicone screening | Not detected by FTIR in series datasheet |
| ESD packaging standards | Manufacturer states conformance to ANSI/ESD S20.20, ANSI/ESD S541 and ANSI/ESD S11.4 Level 3 |
| Country of manufacture | United States |
Auto-Shield vs. Other Bag Formats
| Format | Main advantage | Selection consideration |
|---|---|---|
| SCS 12068 Auto-Shield roll | Pre-opened bags for compatible automated packaging | 6 x 8 in; 1,000/roll; verify machine compatibility |
| Loose open-top shielding bags | Individual bag handling | Not necessarily supplied in a machine-feed roll format |
| PCL100 Clean Series bags | ESD shielding with certified surface cleanliness | Choose when the process requires the PCL100 IEST Level 100 specification; do not assume 12068 has the same certification |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bags are included?
One roll contains 1,000 pre-opened bags, nominally 6 x 8 in each.
Will these work in every automated bagger?
No universal compatibility is claimed. SCS states compatibility with most in-line automated baggers; verify your machine's feed, spool and sealing requirements.
Are these zip-top bags?
No. They are pre-opened, open-top bags supplied on a spool for automated packaging.
Can these be considered for cleanroom use?
Yes, subject to your facility's requirements. SCS specifically identifies lower particulate attraction of the dissipative material as a reason it is preferred in cleanroom environments. That statement is not a certified-clean surface rating.
Is 12068 certified to IEST Level 100 like PCL100?
That certification is not established by the 12068 specifications reviewed. Select a certified-clean PCL100 product when your process requires that surface-cleanliness specification.
What does metal-in mean?
The conductive metal layer is within the multilayer film, providing discharge shielding in combination with the dielectric layers.
Can this replace a moisture barrier bag?
No moisture-vapor transmission rating is provided here. Select a qualified moisture barrier bag when the packaging process requires moisture protection.
Will a 6 x 8 in component fit?
Not necessarily. Allow additional room for component thickness, leads, cushioning and closure. Nominal bag size is not the maximum usable component size.
Technical Data Sheet
SCS Auto-Shield 1000 Series Bags on a Roll Technical Data Sheet
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