I noticed that most Hard Disk in the PC industry are delivered within clamshell transparent packages, how good are they?
They are also referred to as 3-D or thermoformed packages. There are many articles in the ESD industry where these packages have been analysed and discussed. Most of their recommendations to use them are favourable, particularly in the telecommunications industry where technicians are required to carry and exchange panels in the field. The packages are rigid and achieve components’ protection due to their double walled structure where air is sandwiched in between. It is said that in addition to their protecting properties they are physically resilient to mistreatment.
