By Robert Sierra
President, Sierra Electronics / TapeSplice.com
In SMT assembly, downtime is the enemy. Feeder jams, reel changeovers, and poor splices drain productivity and erode margins. Sierra Electronics, the only US manufacturer of SMT splice tapes and tools, delivers a simple solution: the SMT Tape Splicer Kit, a compact system that maximizes throughput and allows splicing on the fly without stopping production.
At the center is Sierra’s precision splice tool, available in standard or stapler style, paired with double splice tapes, covertape extenders, and the Leader Cheater flat carrier tape. Compatible with every major feeder brand, the kit enables tool free operation so technicians complete splices in seconds. No programming or retraining is required. Just fast, ESD safe, defect free splicing during live production.
Imported Splice products often fail under high speed tension or leave adhesive residue that causes jams. Sierra SMT Splice kits, built in Santa Fe New Mexico, use high shear adhesives, tolerance optimized jigs, and thermally stable materials proven to withstand harsh placement conditions. The result is feeder friendly splicing trusted by Tier 1 EMS providers worldwide.
The ROI is fast. Users report up to 28 percent more uptime per shift, feeder jams cut by over 90 percent, changeover time reduced by half or more, and full return on investment within 30 days. For plants with multiple lines, the kit simplifies deployment and consolidates inventory while helping lean teams hit KPI goals quickly.
Inside the kit you will find one Sierra splice tool, assorted double splice tapes from 8 to 24 mm, covertape extenders, Leader Cheater flat carrier tape, splice shims, alignment jigs, and an ESD safe case. Everything needed for uninterrupted splicing is included.
All Sierra splice tapes, covertape extenders, and leader solutions are made to ANSI EIA 481 C 2003, the global benchmark for carrier taping. This standard defines the exact requirements for 8 to 64mm embossed carrier tapes and 8 and 12 mm punched tapes, including pocket pitch, tape thickness, sprocket alignment, cavity geometry, and reel specifications.
The benefits are clear: flawless feeder compatibility, precise pocket alignment for error free placement, maximum uptime with fewer jams, and consistency reel after reel. It is highly doubtful that Chinese importers have ever built to this standard. Their cut rate knockoffs cut corners. Sierra does not.
Made in the USA, tariff free, and built with materials from suppliers such as 3M and Saint Gobain, Sierra’s SMT Tape Splicer Kit delivers consistent performance and proven durability. For SMT lines that value uptime, quality, and cost control, it is an essential tool.
Keep your lines running. Reduce cost of ownership. Splice with confidence.
Request a trial kit by clicking here or email sales@tapesplice.com
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.
