Gel-Pak Protecting Photonic Devices for More Than 40 Years

Gel-Pak® offers carriers that protect sensitive photonic devices during shipping, handling, and processing. Customers use Gel-Pak to handle components such as:


  • Beam Splitters
  • CMOS and CCD Sensors
  • Diffraction Gratings
  • Electro- Absorption Modulator (EAM)
  • Fast Axis Collimating Lenses
  • Focal Plane Arrays
  • Glass Capillaries
  • Glass Wafers
  • Laser Diode/Bar (LD)
  • Lithium Niobate Modulator
  • Micro-Optics
  • Optical Filters
  • Optical Transceivers
  • Optical Waveguides
  • Photodiode (PD)

Gel-Pak Carriers for Optics and Photonics

Gel-Box (AD, APV Series) comprised of a plastic hinged box with our proprietary Gel or non-silicone Vertec elastomer applied directly to the bottom. These versatile "pocketless" carriers immobilize devices, protecting them from damage during transport. The Gel-Box (AD, APV Series) is intended for manual applications in which devices are loaded using a vacuum pen, tweezers or fingers and unloaded using tweezers or fingers. Learn more


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Gel-Pak Vacuum Release Carriers (VR) This extremely versatile "pocketless" tray securely holds fragile devices including bare die during shipping, handling and processing. It is ideal for high-volume pick and place applications.

The surface of the VR carrier uses a proprietary Gel or non-silicone Vertec™ film membrane over a mesh material to hold components in place until they are released by applying vacuum to the underside of the tray. Learn more


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Gel-Film has a tacky surface that is used as a universal fixture during inspection and assembly of optics and photonic components. The optically clear Gel material effectively holds components in place and keeps them properly oriented to allow for complete viewing by the vision system. Learn more


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Membrane Boxes are recommended for devices or large objects that have an irregular shape or non-flat contact surface which will not adhere to a Gel material. Membrane boxes are ideal for shipping 3-D objects such as Test Sockets, Optics, Prisms, Lenses and Crystals. Learn more


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Vertec VMF Series FAC Carrier Tray was designed to safely immobilize Fast Axis Collimating lenses during shipping and handling with minimal contact to the device active area. Learn more


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Textured Film/Carrier (TXF) was developed with a unique micro textured that secures optics in place using non-adhesive holding forces, yet allows for easy removal by hand or with automated equipment. The device contacts >2% of the component and leaves no residue, making it the perfect universal carrier for optics. Learn more





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