JEDEC IC trays are a foundational component of semiconductor production. They keep integrated circuits (ICs) protected from physical damage and electrostatic discharge while ensuring consistency throughout automated assembly and global logistics. If you’re sourcing electronic packaging for production-grade components, the right tray makes the difference in yield, safety, and traceability. That’s why JEDEC-standard trays remain […]
Insights from Sierra Electronics Inside the World’s Most Advanced Factories Walking into the production floors of SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and other elite aerospace and defense manufacturers. When you step into those facilities, where every board must perform flawlessly in the harshest environments known to aerospace — one constant stands out: 8mm SMD reels keep […]
The real competitive threat isn’t another brand. It’s machine stoppage, scrap, and rework. Premium SMT splice tape = Yield Protection Technology That’s why TapeSplice owns the OEE conversation. Quantified Performance: The TapeSplice ROI Cheap tape: 1–2 jams per million placementsTapeSplice® engineered splice tape: approaching zero Every jam avoided keeps a pick-and-place line producing more than […]
Precision handling is mission-critical in SMT assembly. From wafer probe to final placement, components must survive thousands of automated touches without damage or ESD risk. JEDEC waffle and matrix trays are the protective backbone of that journey. And now – they’re being built in the United States again. A New Investment in Domestic Electronics Manufacturing […]
40,000 CPH Lines Demand the Best: Why Choosing US-Made SMT Splice Tape is Your Smartest Investment In modern electronics manufacturing, uptime equals revenue—and a single splice failure can bring a 40,000+ CPH (Components Per Hour) line, such as a high-performance Fuji SMT pick and place machine, to a dead stop. That’s why engineering teams searching […]
Continuous Efficiency. Zero Feeder Stops. In electronics manufacturing, every second drives profitability. Line stoppages – even brief pauses – trigger cascading delays and higher costs. One of the most common causes is reel replacement at the feeder on SMT pick-and-place machines. This is where SMT feeder splice tape becomes essential. By enabling seamless reel-to-reel transitions […]
Sierra Electronics engineers all splice shims using precision-punched soft brass that complies with EIA-481 sprocket geometry tolerances. Soft brass protects the two most critical machine interfaces: Feeder sprocket wheels Pick-and-place cutter blades Competitors use low-grade copper, which is harder, brittle, and dimensionally unstable. Copper shims: Chip and deform, creating burrs Accelerate blade wear Damage sprocket […]
When uptime is worth more than any component on the line, reliability isn’t optional. In SMT production, every splice is a machine event – a precision interaction that must occur flawlessly at full speed. That’s why serious manufacturing engineers don’t gamble on tools built for low-volume assembly or novelty ergonomic features. They choose the Sierra […]
Splice tool blade failure isn’t random – it’s a material science problem. Hidden Cost: Copper Shims in Imported Splice Cartridges Most imported stapler-style splice cartridges use cheap copper shims. Copper is harder and abrasive against steel cutting edges. As operators splice hundreds of tapes per shift on SMT pick-and-place machines, this friction dulls cutter blades […]
Throughput and Yield Depend on One Overlooked Moment Throughput and yield — the metrics that define a factory’s success — hinge on a subtle, overlooked event: the splice. Every splice is a machine interaction, a handoff between reels. It must be perfectly executed at full speed… unseen, unfelt, uninterrupted. If the splice fails? Everything fails. […]
