Storage Condition Recommendations

Material Details Suggested Temperature/Humidity Shelf Life
Plastic Typical Nylon 6/6 others 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-80% RH 3 years
  Special case/moisture sensitive designs 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-80% RH 6 months
  Adhesive taped plastic 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-80% RH 1 year
Metallic Standard electroplated 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-80% RH 3 years
  Tin/solderability plated 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-80% RH 6 months
Rubber/Silicone Elastomeric compounds 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-60% RH 1 year
  Elastomer + adhesive 5-40 degrees Celsius / 30-60% RH 6 months

 

Other notes:

  • Keep our product in original bags/packaging until ready to use
  • Yellowing / aging of the nylon after 1-2 years is normal and will not affect performance
  • Adhesive backed clips/products should ideally be kept within the range of 15-38 degrees C.
  • Nylon is Hygroscopic and will either gain or lose moisture depending upon the environment