Document No.: SE-ESD-QA-4401 Revision: A Controlled Copy – Uncontrolled if Printed Standards: ANSI/ESD S20.20 • IEC 61340-5-1 • TR53 • ASTM F-150 • EIA-481 (Sprocket & Feed Geometry) 1. PRODUCT & LOT DETAILS Field Entry Product Family SMT Carrier Tape / Flat-Punched Leader / TapeFusion™ Splice Zone Part Number Lot / Batch ID […]
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most underestimated risks in electronics assembly. A tiny static shock that humans can’t even feel—as low as 20–30 volts—can damage sensitive semiconductors, introduce latent defects, or compromise system reliability long after products leave the factory. Industry analyses estimate that 8–33% of all electronic failures are ESD-related, especially in […]
Surface mount components play a crucial role in modern electronics, revolutionizing the way devices are designed and manufactured. These tiny components are integral to the functionality of nearly every electronic device we use, from sophisticated smartphones to everyday kitchen appliances. This expanded article delves deeper into the world of surface mount components, exploring their functionality, […]
Every SMT engineer knows the frustration: The line is running fast…Production is on pace…Then – the splice enters the feeder. Stop. Restart. Scrap. Lost time. Lost output. In factories where downtime averages ~$8,000 per hour, a one-minute splice interruption isn’t trivial — it’s expensive. And when it happens multiple times per shift, across multiple lines, […]
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 Quality Control Overview – U.S. Aerospace & SMT Adhesive Validation Sierra Electronics operates the most rigorous SMT splice tape quality control program in the United States, […]
Reshoring automation and front end SMT material innovation are reshaping the future of electronics production. US electronics manufacturing is entering its strongest growth cycle in more than twenty years. After decades of overseas dependence, production is moving back to the United States and Mexico for tighter control of technology, faster engineering response, and reduced exposure […]
While today’s SMT lines focus heavily on micro-components like 0201 and 01005, a massive portion of global electronics production still runs on older-generation pick-and-place machines. These legacy platforms-Fuji CP, Panasonic CM/NPM older units, Sanyo/Hitachi, Samsung early systems, Mydata TP, Siemens vintage feeders-were engineered during an era dominated by larger components, deeper pockets, and heavier embossed […]
For years, the SMT assembly world was flooded with the same suspiciously familiar “little red box” of imported splice tapes. It didn’t matter whether you were shopping through Q-tek, AllSMT, Antistat, Splicetronics, or SMTsupplies, the packaging was identical, the materials were identical, and the failure rates were identical. These products weren’t engineered for real production […]
In the SMT industry, reliability is everything. A single splice failure or feeder jam can shut down a high-speed placement line and cost thousands per hour. Yet many well-known “suppliers” in North America don’t manufacture anything. They simply import low-grade, mass-produced Chinese splice tapes and rebox them under different names. Three of the biggest foreign-dependent […]
Brand Integrity & Traceability Custom branding—embossed logos, part identifiers, or serial marking—provides long-term durability and helps: prevent counterfeits improve inventory accuracy maintain chain-of-custody elevate distributor brand recognition Unlike labels, molded branding stays readable for the lifetime of the reel. Optimized Fit for High-Speed Automation Custom SMT reels can be manufactured with exact diameter tolerances, balanced […]
