Packaging
Packaging Services
Astro Pak delivers unparalleled clean assembly and packaging services for an extensive range of hardware components. Our expertise spans from minute fasteners and washers to massive 70-ton vessels, catering to diverse military and industry-specific requirements.
Cleanroom packaging is crucial for safeguarding the cleanliness of precision-cleaned surfaces and components. Our meticulous process ensures that your hardware maintains its cleanliness during transportation and storage, even outside controlled environments. We utilize specialized packaging options, including polyethylene, nylon, and aclar films. The plastic film that we employ undergoes stringent testing before use. We measure and certify the level of particulate contamination and residue on each film surface, ensuring the highest cleanliness standards.
Our packaging materials and sealing techniques are clean and certified, preventing contamination of precision-cleaned surfaces while being durable enough to withstand the rigors of transportation and handling. Unlike everyday commercial packaging, our materials do not introduce contaminants through friction or outgassing of plasticizers. This attention to detail ensures that your precision-cleaned parts can be safely transported and stored outside of cleanroom environments without compromising cleanliness.
Trust Astro Pak to deliver superior cleanroom packaging solutions that meet the most exacting standards across industries. With our comprehensive approach to cleanliness and protection, we ensure that your sensitive components remain in pristine condition from our facility to yours.
Packaging materials
polyethylene film
Polyethylene film is a widely used packaging material known for its flexibility and toughness. Treated with deionized water and free from contaminants, this film provides a protective barrier that maintains the cleanliness of precision-cleaned parts. Available in antistatic options, polyethylene film is particularly effective for packaging electronic components, where it minimizes the risk of static-induced damage. Its versatility and environmental friendliness make it a preferred choice in cleanroom packaging applications.
nylon film
Nylon film is a versatile and durable packaging material used for protecting sensitive components. Its high tensile strength and resistance to punctures make it ideal for safeguarding hardware during transport. Available in both plain and antistatic varieties, nylon film also provides excellent protection against electrostatic discharge, ensuring that electronic components remain unharmed. This robust film is engineered to meet stringent cleanliness standards, making it a reliable choice for precision packaging.
aclar film
Aclar film is a high-performance barrier film renowned for its exceptional moisture resistance and chemical stability. It is an ideal packaging solution for components that require protection from environmental factors, such as humidity and chemical exposure. Aclar film undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets cleanliness standards, providing a contamination-free environment for sensitive parts. Its clarity and durability make it a premium choice for applications where both visibility and protection are critical.
coast to coast facilities
Astro Pak has two Cleanroom Services locations that feature ISO 14644-1 certified Class 5, 6, or 7 cleanrooms and labs of varying sizes and capabilities. Both are highly controlled environments that enable processes such as ultrasonic cleaning, pressure and cold shock testing, clean assembly, vacuum sealed packaging, and cleanliness verification for particle count, TFS, NVR. Our Cleanroom Services locations maintain AS9100 certified Quality Management Systems.
Downey, CA
Our California Cleanroom houses three large ultrasonic cleaning units (8’L x 3’W x 3’H). One of the highlights of this facility is the a 21,222 cubic ft Large Component Cleanroom that features a 26’x15’ high-speed roll up door, 18′ ceilings, 2,500 psi high pressure spray system and two-ton overhead bridge crane to accommodate large hardware.
Titusville, FL
Located just outside the Kennedy Space Center, Astro Pak’s 38,000 sq. ft. Space Coast facility houses three L-Shaped Tanks (22’L x 3’W x 4’H by 3’L x 2’W x 4’H). The highlight of this facility is the 15’x15’ enclosed tower (70’ vertical) which enables the processing of convoluted hoses up to 60’ in length indoors in a vertical orientation.
accreditations
Astro Pak has cleaned hardware and components for almost every cleanliness critical industry and application since 1959. Our studies have shown that the chrome to iron ratios achieved by our Ultra Pass® passivation far exceeds ASME BPE recommended minimums and meets or exceeds the requirements of many industries including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, space and semiconductor. Some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including JPL, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, MIT, and Cal-Tech have sought guidance and consultation from our subject matter experts. For cleanliness critical components our Cleanroom Services locations are ITAR certified and feature ISO 14644-1 certified Class 5, 6, or 7 cleanrooms and labs of varying sizes and capabilities. We also house an extensive library of approved procedures and meet the standards and specifications set forth by both industry regulatory bodies and private organizations. Our Cleanroom Services locations maintain AS9100 certified Quality Management Systems.
Markets Served
Aerospace & Space
We offer a wide range of process methods ranging from hand detail cleaning, high pressure spraying, ultrasonic, and flow through circulation among others.
Medical Device
High purity cleaning and passivation for implantables and components, ensuring FDA compliance and optimal corrosion resistance, with specialized cleanroom services available.
Military & Defense
Precision cleaning and passivation of critical components, enhancing durability, performance, and compliance in demanding environments.
Laser
Precision cleaning for laser systems, targeting particles and residues to achieve groundbreaking cleanliness, validated microscopically for critical applications.
Biopharmaceutical
Our maintenance cleaning processes remove rouge, product / by-product residue and biocontamination to ensure clean, passivated and sanitized contact surfaces and product purity.
Semiconductor
Delivering precision cleaning solutions for the Semiconductor industry, ensuring the highest levels of purity and performance for critical manufacturing processes.
Related Services
Clean Assembly
Clean assembly services combine precision cleaning with assembly in an ISO-certified cleanroom environment. Astro Pak offers end-to-end solutions, reducing contamination risks and streamlining the supply chain by handling cleaning, assembly, and packaging in one controlled setting.
Cleanliness Verification Testing
A critical step in the precision cleaning process is cleanliness verification testing, which ensures that cleaned parts and components meet the determined cleanliness level as noted in the specification.
Oxygen Cleaning
Oxygen cleaning is a specialized process for removing contaminants from components and systems used in oxygen-enriched environments. It helps reduce the risk of fire and explosions by eliminating hydrocarbons, metallic particles, and other hazardous residues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Astro Pak utilizes a range of high-quality packaging materials, including polyethylene film, nylon film, and aclar film, each selected for their specific protective properties and suitability for different applications.
Specialized packaging prevents contamination of precision-cleaned components during transport and storage, ensuring they remain clean and functional, especially for sensitive applications in aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors.
Polyethylene film is known for its flexibility, toughness, and environmental friendliness. It offers effective protection against contaminants and static-induced damage, making it ideal for packaging electronic components and other sensitive hardware.
Nylon film provides high tensile strength and resistance to punctures, safeguarding hardware against physical damage. It also offers protection against electrostatic discharge, which is crucial for sensitive electronic components.
Aclar film is highly valued for its moisture resistance and chemical stability. It provides a clear, durable barrier that protects components from environmental factors like humidity and chemical exposure, making it ideal for applications requiring both visibility and protection.
Yes, Astro Pak has the capability to package a wide range of components, including those as small as fasteners and as large as 70-ton vessels, ensuring they remain uncontaminated and secure during transport.
Astro Pak’s packaging services adhere to stringent military and industry specifications, ensuring that all components are packaged in compliance with the highest quality and safety standards.
All packaging materials used by Astro Pak undergo rigorous testing for cleanliness and performance. This includes assessing resistance to punctures, tears, and contamination, ensuring they meet stringent industry requirements.
Astro Pak serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and other sectors that require precision-cleaned components to remain uncontaminated during handling and transport.
You can contact Astro Pak directly to discuss your specific packaging needs and request a tailored quote based on the types of components, packaging materials, and industry standards required.