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Storage Overview

Gel-Pak® Substrate Carriers & Packaging

Cleanroom compatible, innovative solutions for storing and transporting delicate devices


Gel-Box AD Series
Gel-Box
with the material in the base of the box		 Gel-Tray BD Series
Gel-Tray
with a removable 2 x 2" carrier tray
Gel-slide CD Series
Gel-Slide
with a 2 x 2" glass slide		 Gel-slide CD SeriesGel-slide CD Series
NEW Vacuum Release (VR)
Gel-Pak® Trays
2" and 4" vacuum release trays
GP-CLIP-444" base, w/tray
NEW Vacuum Release (VR)
Clip, Base & Other Accessories
NEW Gel-Pak® PortaVac


The Gel-Box, Gel-Tray and Gel-Slide product series are designed to protect and store sensitive devices and specimens during transport, processing, inspection and assembly. Devices can be loaded and removed easily using tweezers or by hand from the unique highly cross-linked Gel polymer. The degree of holding force of the Gel is depending on the tackiness of the Gel material, which is called Retention Level. The Gel material is strong in both shear and vertical directions, but weak in the peel direction, which allows parts to be easily unloaded from the Gel surface. Gel is an extremely durable and versatile material that maintains its properties between -40°C to 220°C. Minimum shelf life is 2 years.

Applications for semiconductor devices, sensors, micromechanical devices, photoelectronics, hard drive heads, bio-medical devices, specimen storage. All Gel-Pak® boxes are packed under cleanroom conditions, in compatible packaging, and come in sleeves of 50 boxes per package.

Retention levels available are X0, X4 and X8. The optimum tack level for individual parts depends on material, size, weight and surface roughness. Unfortunately there is no exact formula to calculate the retention level but general guidelines are:

  • Low retention level - X0 - for highly polished surfaces
  • Medium retention level - X4 - for pre-polished and/or etched surfaces
  • High retention level - X8 - for rough surfaces like ceramics

Gel-Pak® has devised an effective box system that offers a versatile selection of box materials optimized for the diverse range of applications:

  • C - Conductive black polycarbonate (optimum protection against static discharges)
  • AS - Clear Anti-Static plastic (optimum visibility)
  • CAS - Clear Anti-Static top with conductive plastic bottom (optimum for ESD safe protection and visibility)
  • T - Clear Styrene Box  for non ESD sensitive parts (most economical solution)


Gel-Box AD Series

Gel-Box (AD Series)

The original and widely used Gel-Box is a plastic hinged box with the Gel material coated in the bottom. Standard box sizes range from 1" x 1" to 3-1/2" x 4-1/2".

Product Type Box Size Usable Area Clearance
AD-11T 1 x 1 x 1/4" 0.75 x 0.75" 0.165"
AD-11C 1 x 1 x 1/2" 0.75 x 0.75" 0.375"
AD-22 2 x 2 x 1/4" 1.75 x 1.75" 0.165"
AD-23 2 x 3 x 3/8" 1.75 x 2.75" 0.280"
AD-803 2.5 x 3.5 x 1/2" 2.25 x 3.25" 0.375"

Retention level available is X0, X4 and X8. The boxes are available in a variety of materials.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
Gel-Box Clear Plastic Hinged Boxes with Gel Coating in Bottom (AD Series)
AD-11T-00-X0 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 6.4mm (1 x 1 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel XO pkg/50 $296.00
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AD-11T-00-X4 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 6.4mm (1 x 1 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 296.00
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AD-11T-00-X8 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 6.4mm (1 x 1 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 265.00
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AD-22T-00-X0 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 376.00
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AD-22T-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 346.00
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AD-22T-00-X8 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 382.00
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AD-23T-00-X0 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 76.2 x 9.5mm (2" x 3" x 3/8"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 357.00
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AD-23T-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 76.2 x 9.5mm (2 x 3 x 3/8"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 357.00
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AD-23T-00-X8 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 76.2 x 9.5mm (2 x 3 x 3/8"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 345.00
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AD-1135T-00-X4 Gel-Box, 89 x 114 x 12.7mm (3-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 1/2"), Clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 1252.50
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Gel-Box Black Conductive Plastic Hinged Boxes with Gel Coating in Bottom (AD Series)
AD-11C-00-X0 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7mm (1 x 1 x 1/2"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 271.00
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AD-11C-00-X4 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7mm (1 x 1 x 1/2"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 271.00
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AD-11C-00-X8 Gel-Box, 25.4 x 25.4 x 12.7mm (1 x 1 x 1/2"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 297.50
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AD-23C-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 76.2 x 9.5mm (2 x 3 x 3/8"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 424.00
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AD-22C-00-X0 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 415.00
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AD-22C-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 415.00
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AD-22C-00-X8 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 457.00
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Gel-Box Black Conductive Plastic Base / Clear Anti-Static Plastic top, Hinged Boxes (AD Series)
AD-22CAS-00-X0 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 497.00
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AD-22CAS-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 537.50
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AD-22CAS-00-X8 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 480.00
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AD-23CAS-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 76.2 x 9.5mm (2 x 3 x 3/8"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 523.00
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AD-803CAS-00-X0 Gel-Box, 63.5 x 89 x 12.7mm (2.5 x 3.5 x 1/2"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 581.00
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AD-803CAS-00-X4 Gel-Box, 63.5 x 89 x 12.7mm (2.5 x 3.5 x 1/2"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 580.00
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AD-803CAS-00-X8 Gel-Box, 63.5 x 89 x 12.7mm (2.5 x 3.5 x 1/2"), black conductive base/clear anti-static top, hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 640.00
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Gel-Box Anti-Static, Clear Plastic, Hinged Boxes (AD Series)
AD-22AS-00-X0 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static, clear plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 836.50
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AD-22AS-00-X4 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static, clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 497.00
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AD-22AS-00-X8 Gel-Box, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static, clear plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 480.00
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Gel-Tray BD Series

Gel-Tray (BD Series)

The Gel-Trays are configured as a 2 x 2" carrier tray stored in a protective hinged box which can be easily removed for access or transfer. Maximum temperature for the trays is in the range of 70-80°C.  The trays are available in either conductive black polycarbonate (C) or clear styrene (T). Retention levels available are X0, X4 and X8. The boxes are available in a variety of materials. Useable area is 1.5 x 1.5" (38.1 x 38.1mm) with a clearance of 0.065" (1.65mm).

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
Gel-Trays (BD Series)
BD-22TT-02-X0 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, clear plastic tray, Gel X0 pkg/50 $454.25
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BD-22TT-02-X4 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, clear plastic tray, Gel X4 pkg/50 655.00
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BD-22TT-02-X8 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, clear plastic tray, Gel X8 pkg/50 500.00
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BD-22CC-02-X0 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X0 pkg/50 758.50
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BD-22CC-02-X4 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X4 pkg/50 526.00
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BD-22CC-02-X8 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), black conductive hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X8 pkg/50 578.50
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BD-22CAS-02-X0 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear anti-static hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X0 pkg/50 596.75
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BD-22CAS-02-X4 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear anti-static hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X4 pkg/50 596.75
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BD-22CAS-02-X8 Gel-Tray, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear anti-static hinged box, black conductive tray, Gel X8 pkg/50 657.50
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Gel-slide CD Series

Gel-Slide (CD Series)

The Gel-Slides are 2 x 2" glass slide carriers stored in a protective plastic hinged box. The advantage is the glass slide can be used up to temperatures of 220°C. Retention level available is X4. Boxes are available in clear plastic (T) and anti-static clear plastic (AS). Useable area is 1.94 x 1.94" (49.3 x 49.3mm) with a clearance of 0.215" (5.45mm).

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
Gel-Slides (CD Series)
CD-22T-02-X0 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 $476.75
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CD-22T-02-X4 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 905.50
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CD-22T-02-X8 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2" x 2" x 1/4"), clear plastic hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 525.00
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CD-22AS-02-X0 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static clear hinged box, Gel X0 pkg/50 541.75
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CD-22AS-02-X4 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static clear hinged box, Gel X4 pkg/50 541.75
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CD-22AS-02-X8 Gel-Slide, 50.8 x 50.8 x 6.4mm (2 x 2 x 1/4"), anti-static clear hinged box, Gel X8 pkg/50 596.00
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Gel-slide CD SeriesGel-slide CD Series

NEW Gel-Pak® Vacuum Release (VR) Series

These vacuum-release storage and shipping boxes from Gel-Pak® are available in 2" and 4" sizes. The 2" box is hinged with snap closure, while the 4" box slides into a clip (GP-CLIP-44C) for secure closure and transport. Each box contains a Gel-Pak® tray with X4 gel to firmly hold substrates, electronic devices, and other materials. Applying vacuum to the tray puts it in release mode allowing samples to be removed easily without prying or application of force. Gel-Pak® VR series boxes may be used in automated pick-and-place applications.

Vacuum Release Tray 2": 2 W x 2 H x 0.25" D (50.80 x 50.80 x 6.35mm)
Usable Area: 1.35 W x 1.35" H (34.29 x 34.29mm)
Tack Level: X4
Internal Clearance (Mils): 112
Box Materials: Conductive Tray, Conductive Lid
Mesh Size: 16

Vacuum Release Tray 4": 4 W x 4 H x 0.46" D (101.60 x 101.60 x 11.68mm)
Usable Area: 3 W x 3" H (76.2 x 76.2mm)
Tack Level: X4
Internal Clearance (Mils): 169
Box Materials: Conductive Tray, Conductive Lid
Mesh Size: 16

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
Vacuum Release (VR) Series
VR-16CC-02-X4 2 x 2" VR Conductive Gel-Pak® pkg/50 $637.00
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VR-44-16CC-00B-X4 4 x 4" VR Conductive Gel-Pak® pkg/50 2099.25
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GP-CLIP-44

NEW Clip for 4 x 4" VR Gel-Pak® Tray

Used to clamp each 4" Vacuum Release Tray (#VR-44-16CC-00B-X4) closed.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
GP-CLIP-44C Clip for 4 x 4" VR Conductive Gel-Pak® Tray pkg/50 $138.50
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4" base, plain 4" base, w/tray

NEW VP24 Vacuum Base

The VP24 Vacuum Base is compatible with both the 2" and the 4" Gel-Pak® VR boxes. It can be used with any suitable vacuum source (Gel-Pak® PortaVac, PELCO®Vacuum Pick Up Pump #520, or similar). It has a barbed fitting for 1/8" I.D. hose.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
VP24 VP24 Vacuum Base, for 2" and 4" VR Conductive Gel-Pak® VR Boxes each $300.00
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NEW Gel-Pak® PortaVac

A handheld, portable, battery powered vacuum source suitable for use with the vacuum release trays and boxes. It comes with a 16" hose, 2" vacuum base (can be used to release 2 x 2" VR Conductive Gel-Pak®), and 3-way valve.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
GEL-PAK-PORTAVAC Gel-Pak® PortaVac with 2" Base each $150.00
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cleantape

NEW Gel-Pak® Cleantape

Intended for cleaning Gel-Pak® boxes and trays for reuse. Over time contamination can degrade the tackiness of the gel and limit its lifetime. In environments where cleanliness is paramount it may be difficult to remove debris from the gel, but Cleantape is formulated so that it is tackier than the gel and can easily remove debris or other contamination from the gel surface enabling reuse.

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
GP-CLEANTAPE/175 Cleanroom Compatible Tape for Gel-Pak® each $180.00
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vacuum pick-up system

PELCO® Vacuum Pick-Up System with Pump

Handle and transport grids and wafers without the use of tweezers

Use this system for picking up delicate lightweight material with finger controlled vacuum. Attach various hollow needle tips or rubber cups onto the pick-up pen.

Use easy finger control for picking up or releasing.

Detailed product specifications

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
520 Vacuum Pump only, 110V each $64.90
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520-220 Vacuum Pump only, 220V each 64.90
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520-19 In-line Filter, 10 micron, barbed fitting for 1/8" I.D. hose each 6.60
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520-13 Silicon vacuum tubing 1/8" ID x 1/16 wall, 4' L each 7.70
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