RA-16C · Slotted-Edge ESD PCB Rack (Pack of 10)
Conductive polypropylene rack for storing, handling, and transporting up to 25 standard-thickness PCBs (1.6 mm).
Slotted edgePack of 10 units$369.33
Slotted-Edge Rack · 25 Slots · Deep Slot
RA-17C · Slotted-Edge ESD PCB Rack (Pack of 10)
RA-17CIn stock · USA
Conductive polypropylene rack for storing, handling, and transporting up to 25 PCBs at up to 2.4 mm thick. 3 mm slot × 7.5 mm depth (nearly double a standard rack), 16 mm pitch, 10⁴–10⁶ Ω. The deep-slot variant in the slotted-edge series, stocked in the USA.
$359.86 pack of 10
- 25 slots
- 3 mm slot W
- 7.5 mm slot D
- 16 mm pitch
- ≤ 2.4 mm board
- RoHS PASS
ESD-safe
Ships from the USA
Spec help included
Heavy-Copper, Populated, or Thick? It Stays Put.
REF 01The 7.5 mm slot depth, nearly twice a shallow-slot rack, keeps populated and heavy-copper boards seated through bench-to-bench transport. No tipping, no walking out of the slot mid-handling.
2.4 mm board thickness
7.5 mm slot depth
10⁴–10⁶ Ω
0.3 kg empty
At a glance
REF 02Max Board Thickness2.4 mm
Slot Depth × Pitch7.5 / 16 mm
Weight (Empty)0.3 kg
Temp Range−10 / +80 °C
Description
REF 03The RA-17C is a 25-slot conductive polypropylene rack built for thicker PCBs, up to 2.4 mm (heavy-copper, multilayer, or populated assemblies). Each slot is 3 mm wide with a 7.5 mm depth, nearly twice the depth of a shallow-slot rack, and 16 mm pitch.
That extra depth matters when boards are populated or heavy: they stay put during transport between stations, no tipping, no walking out of the slot mid-handoff. Boards span the 160 mm rack width and can overhang on both sides, so panels wider than the rack body are fully supported.
The conductive PP material maintains system resistance of 10⁴–10⁶ Ω, keeping boards in the conductive range from SMT placement through final inspection. The deep-slot pick when one rack needs to handle both standard 1.6 mm and heavier 2.4 mm boards on the same line.
Technical specifications
REF 05| Model | RA-17C |
|---|---|
| Material | Conductive polypropylene (PP) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 435 × 160 × 30 mm (17.13″ × 6.30″ × 1.18″) |
| Slot count | 25 |
| Slot width | 3 mm (0.118″) |
| Slot depth | 7.5 mm (0.295″) |
| Slot pitch | 16 mm (0.630″) |
| Max board thickness | ~2.4 mm (0.094″), heavy-copper / multilayer / populated |
| Min board size (L × W) | 50 × 50 mm |
| Max board size (L × W) | 400 × 220 mm |
| ESD properties | System resistance 10⁴ – 10⁶ Ω (conductive range per ESD Association) |
| Temperature range | −10 °C to +80 °C (14 °F to 176 °F) |
| Chemical resistance | Resistant to non-oxidizing acids, alkalis, and most organic solvents. Not suitable for halogenated hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents, or strong oxidizing acids. |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) per rack |
Documentation
Built for ESD-protected workstations
REF 07Material: Conductive polypropylene (PP)
System res.: 10⁴ – 10⁶ Ω (conductive band, ESD Association std.)
Thermal range: −10 °C to +80 °C
Capacity: 25 slots · 7.5 mm deep · min board 50 × 50 mm
Chemical: Resistant to non-oxidizing acids, alkalis, most organic solvents
Audit-ready paperwork
RoHS: PASS, EU Directive (EU) 2015/863. Tested by SGS, Report No. NGBEC25007635101 (20 Nov 2025). All ten restricted substances Not Detected.
Best for: Storage & organization · hand soldering · inspection & QC.
Not for: Bake / cure cycles >80 °C · halogenated or aromatic solvents.
Origin: Stocked in the USA, USA.
What's in the box
REF 08- Sold in packs of 10 racks. Bulk pricing above 75 units (carton 68 × 48 × 48 cm, 24 kg gross). Stocked at the US warehouse for same-week ship on standard orders.
Volume pricing
REF 09| Quantity | Price per unit | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1–19 | $359.86 | , |
| 20+ | $323.87 | 10% |
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REF 12What does “deep slot” actually buy me vs. a standard slot?
The RA-17C slot is 7.5 mm deep, almost twice the 4 mm depth of a shallow-slot rack like the RA-16C. That extra depth matters when boards are populated, heavy-copper, or thicker than 1.6 mm: gravity and component mass try to walk the board out of the slot during transport. The deeper engagement holds it in. Pick the RA-17C any time you’re moving boards that aren’t bare and standard.
Will the RA-17C fit my SMT loader / unloader?
The RA-17C is a bench-side rack, not an in-line magazine rack, it’s designed for manual handling, storage, and inspection at the workstation. For in-line SMT loader / unloader compatibility, look at the Gear Adjustment or Belt Adjustment magazine racks (B0103 / B0106 / B0108 / B0109 chassis with 563 mm height + 10 mm slot pitch).
Can I bake the RA-17C? What's the temperature ceiling?
No. Conductive polypropylene tops out at +80 °C, well below typical bake or cure profiles. For bake-suitable racks (J-STD-033 moisture removal at 90–125 °C, conformal-coat post-cure), use the magazine-rack Gear 200 °C variants. For 300 °C aerospace cure, see the High Temperature series.
Will my 1.6 mm standard boards still fit in this rack?
Yes, the 3 mm slot easily accepts standard 1.6 mm boards with clearance to spare. The RA-17C is the right pick when your line runs both standard and thick boards on the same rack inventory. If your line ONLY runs standard 1.6 mm boards and you don’t need the extra depth, the RA-16C has a tighter slot (2 mm wide × 4 mm deep) for tighter board retention at lower cost.
Is the RA-17C ESD-safe for our EPA workstation?
Yes. System resistance is 10⁴–10⁶ Ω, which lands in the conductive band per ESD Association standards. Suitable for boards staged on EPA-controlled workstations between SMT, hand soldering, AOI, and final inspection. RoHS PASS via SGS Report No. NGBEC25007635101 (20 Nov 2025), all ten restricted substances Not Detected.
What ships in the box?
Standard packaging is a pack of 10 racks. Bulk carton above 75 units measures 68 × 48 × 48 cm at 24 kg gross weight. Stocked at the US warehouse, most orders ship the same week.