Flat Punched carrier tape is a piece of carrier tape without pockets, only sprocket holes and heat-sealed cover tape.The Flat Punched Carrier Tape comes into play when a reel of carrier tape runs low or ends, allowing for the easy addition of more tape to avoid machine downtime.
Instead of replacing the reel entirely, the Flat Punched splices additional carrier tape onto the existing tape, letting production continue smoothly. This can improve efficiency and reduce machine stoppages. Carrier tapes are typically wound on reels, and the Flat Punched Carrier tape helps maintain an uninterrupted flow of components during the SMT process.
$94.00
For Partial Reels • White Paper & Black Polystyrene • Precision-Punched in the USA
Sierra Electronics manufactures flat-punched carrier tape leaders engineered for fast, reliable feeder loading on partial reels. Built from the same premium materials used in SMT component reels—but without pockets—these leaders deliver the durability, dimensional accuracy, and splice consistency demanded by modern pick-and-place platforms.
White Paper Tape Leaders
Black Polystyrene Tape Leaders
Because Sierra Electronics produces these leaders in-house—shown in the embedded factory video—we can cut, punch, and supply any custom width, length, thickness, or hole pattern your feeders require. No import delays. No MOQ barriers.
Every leader strip includes covertape and is compatible with:
Engineered to feed smoothly through Fuji, Panasonic, Siemens, Mydata, Juki, ASM, Samsung, Sanyo, Hitachi and every major pick-and-place platform.
Why Manufacturers Choose Sierra Leaders
This carrier tape is designed for safely storing and transporting small components like SMDs (Surface Mount Devices). The cover tape provides an added layer of protection, keeping the components secure while preventing damage from external elements such as dust or moisture.
The 8mm width is ideal for standard SMD components. If your components are smaller or larger, this specific tape may not provide the best fit. It’s essential to match the tape size with the component size to ensure secure transportation.
Yes, absolutely! The Flat Punched Carrier Tape is designed with precision, making it compatible with automated machines. Its smooth surface and the robust punch pattern ensure that your components are easily fed through placement equipment without jamming or misalignment.
The absence of pockets means that the tape is meant for components that do not require individual compartmentalization. This design is optimal for continuous feeds where components are secured across the entire length of the tape, making it perfect for bulk handling and reducing production complexity.
The product comes in 500 pieces per roll so that you have an adequate stock to handle high-volume requirements. With bulk packaging, you get more work done with less frequent ordering.
The carrier tape is built using high-quality, wear-resistant plastic material, thereby guaranteeing durability and wear resistance. The cover tape is also made to be robust and reliable, offering a secure wear-resistant seal during handling.
This 8mm carrier tape is very universal and built to accommodate most standard tape feeders used in SMD placement machines. Nevertheless, it’s always best to verify the compatibility with your own equipment model before purchasing.
The carrier tape tends to be disposable, especially where high volume manufacturing is involved. However, the tape can be reused in manual operations or applications that are not so demanding provided that proper handling and storage are maintained.
We have manufactured a full range of high quality SMT Splicing Products for the contract and OEM manufacturing industry since 1998. Professional excellence is our game and we are committed to ongoing improvements in all aspects of the business.
We are the only tape splicing manufacturer in the United States and our headquarter location in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico allows us to meet tight delivery requirements to anywhere in North America.
We strive to ensure customer satisfaction with every purchase. If you are not fully satisfied with your order, you may return unused products in their original packaging. Please contact our customer service team to initiate the return process.
