Packing and Packaging Standards

Every shipment from WAM includes Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis

Below is a general outline of Williams' standard Packing and Packaging procedure for Preforms, Combo-Lids® (FLA's), Ribbon, Clad Preforms, Standard and Turkshead (Square) Wire, Evaporative Material (Slugs/Pellets), Bonding Wire/Ribbon, and Sputtering Targets.


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Below is an general outline of Williams standard Packing and Packaging procedure for Preforms, Combo-Lids® (FLA’s), Ribbon, Clad Preforms, Standard and Turkshead (Square) Wire, Evaporative Material (Slugs/Pellets), Bonding Wire/Ribbon, and Sputtering Targets.

PREFORMS

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Review the special packaging instructions on the order for specific packing requirements (i.e., quantity per unit package, waffle pack vs. vial vs. bag, nitrogen vs. vacuum, shrink wrapped, etc.). Label each waffle pack, vial or bag.
Intermediate	Unless otherwise directed by the customer: Wrap vials in foam. Tape foam in place as needed. Vacuum seal waffle packs in a plastic bag. Place the sealed bags inside a cardboard box filled with bubble wrap. Layer sealed bags inside a plastic two-tone box. Place foam or paper in between each layer. Label plastic two-tone box.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, place wrapped inside packages inside a cardboard box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls), which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam or plastic bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label the inside package per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). Label intermediate box per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

Combo-Lids® ( FLA’s)

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Combo-Lids® packed side by side (frame side touching adjacent lid side of Combo-Lids® ) in "Propacks" tight enough so that no more Combo-Lids® fit in the cavity without force. Note: If Combo-Lids® do not fit in "Propacks", contact Process Engineering for support defining packaging methods. Label each “Propack”
Intermediate	Shrink wrap plastic around "Propack", "Propack" vacuum sealed inside heat sealed bag. Wrap sealed "Propacks" with bubble wrap and place wrapped "Propacks" inside small cardboard boxes.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, place boxed "Propacks" in sturdy box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls), which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label inside ("Propacks") per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3",etc.).

RIBBON

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Ribbon or strip spooled on cardboard or plastic spool. Spools labeled.
Intermediate	Spools placed in plastic bag.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, bagged spools placed in sturdy box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls), which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label spools per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

CLAD PREFORMS

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Clad preforms placed in clean plastic bag, backfilled with nitrogen and sealed. Bags placed in plastic screw top jar, labeled as "Nitrogen Sealed", and shrink sealed. Plastic jars labeled.
Intermediate	Plastic jars placed in bubble bag and taped shut.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, wrapped jars in sturdy box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls), which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label plastic jars per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

Standard and Turkshead (Square) Wire

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Wire spooled on plastic spool. Plastic spools labeled.
Intermediate	Wrap spools in shrink wrap. Place spools in a wooden crate.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, bagged or boxed spools placed in sturdy box, which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label plastic spools per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

Evaporative Material (Slugs/ Pellets)

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, slugs packed in clean plastic bags, backfilled with nitrogen and sealed. Tape the bags closed using packaging tape labeled “Nitrogen Sealed”. One bag of slugs placed in screw top plastic jar and closed. Wrap the lid of the jar with a plastic shrink wrap band.
Intermediate	Plastic jars wrapped with bubble wrap.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance, Origin, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, place wrapped jars in sturdy box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls), which has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label jars per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

Bonding Wire & Ribbon

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Bonding Wire & Ribbon on spools (size of spool per manufacturing demand), secured at each end with lacquer or tape as dictated by wire size. Spools placed in plastic clamshell containers or re-sealable plastic containers (depending on size of spool). Green dot and/or tape to secure closure of clamshells. Clamshells/canisters labeled.
Intermediate	Cardboard box lined with bubble wrap or cardboard dividers. Clamshells in box so that the axis of the spools is parallel with the bottom of the box to minimize shifting of wire on spools. Box sealed and labeled (packing slips, etc., inside box if being shipped at this level of packaging).
QA Documents	Analytic Laboratory Report and Bonding Wire & Ribbon Handling Brochure with shipment.
Outside	As required, intermediate boxes may be placed inside a larger box that has been partially filled with protective packing material (i.e., foam, bubble wrap, etc.). Then fill the box the rest of the way with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed). Place Packing Slips inside box.
Labeling	Label spools per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).

Sputtering Targets

Packing Level	Requirements
Inside	Targets are to be packed in plastic bags, backfilled with nitrogen, and vacuum sealed. When specified, a second vacuum-sealed bag shall be placed over the first. Label bag.
Intermediate	Bagged targets placed in close fitting box. Note: Whenever available, use custom boxes based on target configuration.
QA Documents	Certificates of Compliance and Origin, Packing Slips, and Analysis shall be put into a "QA Documents" envelope and included with the shipment.
Outside	Unless otherwise directed by the customer, place boxed targets in sturdy box (but not closer than approximately 1 inch from the walls) that has been partially filled with protective packing material. The box will then be filled with protective packing material until inside package movement within box is constrained when the box is closed. Securely seal box with commercial grade packing tape (water-based adhesive paper tape is preferred, adhesive backed plastic tape may be used in its stead as needed
Labeling	Label inside per customer requirements (if none, indicate material identification, quantity or weight, Williams' lot number, and customer order number on a standard Williams' label as a minimum). On outside packages, affix address labels (i.e. UPS or FedX, etc.) to each package (and when multiple boxes are delivered, indicate box numbers as "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc.).