American-Made SMT Splice Tape Is a Production Decision

Strong Adhesive. Tool-Free. Built for High-Speed Production.

Choosing American-made SMT splice tape is not about patriotism or marketing language. It is about:

Sierra Electronics manufactures SMT splice tape in the USA because production environments demand accountability—not assumptions.

Tool-Free, High-Precision Splicing for 8mm Carrier Tape

Sierra Electronics 8mm SMT Double Splice Tape provides a fast, accurate, and completely tool-free method for joining two 8mm SMD carrier tapes during reel changes.

Designed specifically for ANSI/EIA-481 compliant 8mm carrier tape, this double splice tape delivers repeatable alignment, high peel strength, and long-term mechanical stability in high-speed SMT production environments.

Available in yellow, blue, black, green, and clear, Sierra’s 8mm double splice tape allows operators to instantly identify the correct splice size and maintain visual control across multiple feeders.

Precision Alignment Built for 8mm Carrier Tape

Each Sierra Electronics 8mm double splice includes precision-molded alignment bumps engineered to match the 3.5 mm sprocket-hole pitch of ANSI/EIA-481 carrier tapes.

These alignment bumps ensure:

Perfect centering of both tape sections
No skew or lateral drift
Consistent indexing through feeders

This built-in mechanical guidance eliminates the misalignment issues commonly seen with low-grade imported splice tapes that rely on adhesive alone.

Strong Adhesive SMT Double Splice Tape Made in the USA

Sierra Electronics manufactures every SMT splice product in the United States using premium 3M adhesives selected for:

High peel strength
High shear resistance
Long-term adhesive stability

Unlike imported splice tapes that delaminate or pop off under tension, Sierra’s construction delivers consistent bonding from feeder slot to pick point.

Compatible With All Major SMT Pick-and-Place Platforms

Once applied, Sierra Electronics 8mm Double Splice Tape runs smoothly through all major SMT platforms, including:

Fuji NXT and AIMEX
Panasonic CM, AM, and NPM Series
Mydata and Mycronic TX and MX
Juki KE and RS Series
Samsung and Hanwha SM and DECAN
Universal Instruments GSM and Advantis
Sanyo, Hitachi, Yamaha
Any ANSI/EIA-481 compliant feeder system

How to Use 8mm SMT Double Splice Tape

Prepare the Carrier Tapes

Ensure both tape ends are cut clean. Keep sprocket holes unobstructed.

Remove the Backing Liner

Expose the adhesive rails and alignment bumps.

Position the First Carrier Tape

Seat sprocket holes onto alignment bumps and press firmly.

Position the Second Carrier Tape

Butt the tape ends together and bond to the adhesive rail.

Fold Along the Perforated Hinge

Fold over, align perforation, and press firmly to bond top and bottom rails.

Remove the Clear Plastic Carrier

Peel away the carrier, leaving a stable, finished splice.

Proven Performance Where Imported Splice Tapes Fail

Chinese knockoff splice tapes frequently fail during feeder operation due to:

Weak or inconsistent adhesive
Poorly molded alignment bumps
Delamination under tension
Pop-offs inside feeders
Mispicks and feeder jams
Nozzle contamination

Sierra’s U.S.-manufactured splice tapes maintain structural integrity through the entire feeding cycle, supporting uninterrupted production and stable OEE.

Why Sierra Electronics Double Splice Tapes Outperform Imports

Made entirely in the United States
Premium 3M adhesives
Engineered alignment geometry
No feeder jams or separation
No adhesive residue
Tool-free application
Color-coded size identification
Reliable in high-speed feeders

Trusted across automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, and Tier-1 EMS manufacturing because they do not fail under real production conditions.