U.S.-Manufactured SMT Splice Tape · High-Tension Covertape · Aerospace-Certified Adhesive Systems
Premium Adhesives from: 3M · Saint-Gobain · Nitto Tested and Certified in Santa Fe, New Mexico – USA
Sierra Electronics operates the most rigorous SMT splice tape quality control program in the United States, engineered for
high-reliability SMT production, 0201 micro-component assembly, aerospace PCB manufacturing, and defense-grade feeder tension requirements.
Unlike foreign importers and repackagers, Sierra physically tests every incoming adhesive master roll from 3M, Saint-Gobain, and Nitto
before converting it into:
This documented, high-precision QC workflow is something imported Chinese splice tapes cannot match. Sierra is a true U.S. manufacturer, not an importer.
Sierra Electronics operates the most rigorous SMT splice tape quality control program in the United States, engineered for
high-reliability SMT production, 0201 micro-component assembly, aerospace PCB manufacturing, and defense-grade feeder tension requirements.
Unlike foreign importers and repackagers, Sierra physically tests every incoming adhesive master roll from 3M, Saint-Gobain, and Nitto
before converting it into:
Every incoming roll undergoes full peel-force dynamometer testing, validating:
Materials failing Sierra’s tight aerospace-grade adhesive tolerance bands are rejected immediately.
Sierra simulates real SMT production tension using calibrated stainless-steel weights and vertical fixtures.
Tests replicate:
This ensures zero Monday-morning failures.
Adhesive samples are subjected to multi-hour cyclic tension simulating:
Only adhesives passing Sierra’s high-cycle fatigue requirements are accepted.
This Sierra-only method simulates:
This test exposes adhesive creep, cold-flow, delamination, liner memory failure, and bond fatigue, none of which are screened by importers.
Every roll receives:
Nothing enters production without a full QC release.
Every roll receives:
Nothing enters production without a full QC release.
Our adhesives support mission-critical industries requiring zero adhesive drift and perfect tension reliability:
Sierra ensures:
✓ High-tension feeder reliability
✓ Repeatable splice integrity
✓ Zero on-line adhesive failure
✓ OEM/EMS audit-ready documentation
✓ 100% U.S.-controlled supply chain
Aerospace-Grade Adhesive Qualification Appendix (A1–A7)
Full Test Data for Batch: SE-8429-112425-A
Inspector: R. Sierra
Date: 11/24/2025
A1. High-Load Peel Adhesion Test (ASTM D3330 Extended)
Requirement: ≥220 oz/in
Results: 235, 228, 231
Average: 231 oz/in
Status: PASS
A2. Thermal Peel Performance
High-Temperature Adhesion (85°C): 174 oz/in → PASS
Cryogenic Adhesion (−40°C): 163 oz/in → PASS
A3. High-Stress Static Shear (ASTM D3654 Extreme)
Load: 2.0 kg
Requirement: ≥24 hours, ≤0.05 mm creep
All samples: NO FAILURE
Status: PASS
A4. 96-Hour Extended Holding Power Test
Load: 3.0 kg
Requirement: ≥96 hours
Results: 98–103 hours
Status: PASS
A5. Vibration Endurance Test (MIL-STD-810H)
Profile: 5–500 Hz
Duration: 4 hours
Status: PASS
A6. Environmental Stress Testing
Thermal Shock: PASS
Humidity Chamber (95% RH @ 60°C): PASS
| Test Category | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Adhesion | ≥220 oz/in | PASS |
| Thermal Performance | ≥150–160 oz/in | PASS |
| Static Shear | ≥24 hrs | PASS |
| 96-hr Hold @ 3kg | ≥96 hrs | PASS |
| Vibration | No delamination | PASS |
| Thermal Shock | No failure | PASS |
| Humidity Stress | No failure | PASS |
Inspector:
R. Sierra – Sierra Electronics
The Only U.S. Manufacturer of SMT Splice Tapes, Covertape Extenders, Leader Tape Extenders, and High-Reliability Splicing Systems
Founder of Sierra Electronics, has dedicated his career to advancing SMT tape splicing solutions. With decades of expertise and a passion for innovation, he built the company on reliability, precision, and customer trust.
