This splicing tape for Samsung and Hitachi SMT feeders is manufactured in the USA by Sierra Electronics and supplied directly to customers through Sierra Electronics’ TapeSplice division. Sierra Electronics is not a third-party reseller or private-label distributor. The same organization that manufactures the tape also controls inventory, fulfillment, and technical support—ensuring full accountability from production […]
In the high-speed world of Surface Mount Technology (SMT), every second of downtime counts. Whether you are running a high-volume assembly line or managing complex prototyping, the way you handle component reels can be the difference between a seamless shift and a costly bottleneck. One of the most overlooked yet essential tools in the modern […]
Predictability Keeps SMT Lines Running In today’s electronics manufacturing environment, speed alone does not keep a line running.Predictability does. Most SMT manufacturers operate with lean, tightly controlled materials inventory. Excess stock ties up cash, increases risk, and hides inefficiencies. Lean only works when critical consumables are available exactly when they are needed. That is where […]
Because 99.9% OEE Leaves No Margin for Supply Failure In modern electronics manufacturing, SMT lines do not fail catastrophically. They fail quietly when a critical consumable is missing. SMT splice tools and splice tape are among the smallest line items on a BOM, yet production can stop entirely without them. In today’s 99.9% uptime OEE […]
Tool Description Part Number Serviceability List Price (USD) TapeSplice™ Manual SMT Splice Tool TS-MST-USA Serviceable — replaceable wear parts, rebuildable, long life $195.00 Manual SMT Splice Tool AST-MST-100 Disposable — no rebuild/service program $351.56 Stapler-Style SMT Splice Tool ST610 Disposable — stapler mechanism not rebuildable $333.00 Zero-Scrap Stapler SMT Splice Tool ST810 Disposable — same […]
Hidden Costs, Risk & Reliability in High-Speed SMT Lines Trust is manufactured. Not imported. SMT splice tape quality directly impacts uptime, throughput, OEE, and yield. Yet it remains one of the most underestimated failure points in modern electronics assembly. A splice is not packaging. It is a precision mechanical interface that determines whether components ever […]
The Industry Keeps Blaming the Wrong Thing When SMT splice failures occur, the explanations are almost automatic: “The operator touched the adhesive.” “The splice was slightly misaligned.” “Handling conditions weren’t perfect.” These explanations are technically incorrect and allow the real problem to remain hidden. If a splice fails due to light operator contact or minor […]
This page aims to provide actionable steps to maximize production efficiency. The True Cost of a Bad Splice Splice yield is the percentage of component reels spliced successfully on the first attempt without machine fault. A low yield drains profitability through component scrap and downtime. This guide outlines the five most effective, proven techniques to […]
This page will focus on the mechanical safety and material properties required to prevent feeder jams and machine stops. Introduction – Beyond the Splice Feeder-safe splice tape is more than just a connection point; it is a preventative maintenance tool. It refers to a specialized category of SMT splicing material engineered specifically to prevent the […]
Static-sensitive devices (SSDs) and ESD Risk in High-Reliability Manufacturing Static-sensitive devices (SSDs) are at the heart of today’s aerospace, defense, automotive, and high-reliability electronics. These ESD-sensitive components — microprocessors, memory ICs, RF modules, imaging sensors, and precision analog devices — can be damaged by electrostatic charge transfers as low as 3–30 volts, far below human […]
