Carrier Tape Cover Tape and Reels Specified as One System
Carrier tape and reel systems designed to package, protect and present electronic components to pick and place machines for automatic handling, with material and thickness matched to the specific device and application
Carrier tape and reel systems designed to package, protect and present electronic components to pick and place machines for automatic handling, with material and thickness matched to the specific device and application
Embossed and paper carrier tape, cover tape and plastic reels are made in the same plant, which is why they are quoted as a set rather than three separate items that meet for the first time at your feeder.
Every Item in the Tape and Reel Line
All 8 products, with material, tolerance and lead time on each page.
Carrier Tape Materials
Carrier tape materials are extruded and embossed sheets made from PS, PET, PC, ABS, or HIPS, designed to hold electronic components in fixed pockets for automated pick and place.
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Pre-punched Paper Carrier Tape with Round Center Cavity
Pre-punched paper carrier tape with a round center cavity is designed for SMD and SMT assembly applications where precise part positioning and reliable feeding are critical.
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Pre-punched Paper Carrier Tape
Pre-punched Paper Carrier Tape is a paper-based carrier tape with cavities pre-formed to hold SMD components like 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, and 1206 devices.
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Punched Pocket Paper Carrier Tape
Punched Pocket Paper Carrier Tape is a precision paper-based carrier tape with pre-formed pockets designed to hold surface-mount devices during SMT assembly.
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Un-Punched Paper Carrier Tape
Un-punched Paper Carrier Tape is a paper-based carrier tape with adhesive on the back, designed for SMD and SMT encapsulation applications.
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Plastic Reels
Plastic reels are injection molded spools used to hold carrier tape and reel assemblies for SMD components during storage and automated placement.
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Cover Tape
Cover tape seals onto carrier tape to protect electronic components during transport and storage.
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Embossed Carrier Tape
Embossed carrier tape is a precision-formed plastic tape with regularly spaced pockets that hold electronic components in fixed positions during shipping, storage, and automated placement.
View DetailsWho Specifies Tape and Reel
- Semiconductor and component makers packaging finished devices for export
- EMS and SMT assembly plants requiring custom tape for high-speed pick and place lines
- IC distributors re-packing bulk components into standardized reels for resale
- Connector and relay manufacturers needing reliable tape for leaded or surface mount devices
- LED and power module producers requiring tape that supports heavy or irregularly shaped components
What Tape and Reel Is There to Prevent
- Components shift or fall out of the tape pocket during transit or handling due to poor pocket depth or tape stiffness
- Tape fails to maintain ESD protection over time, especially after repeated handling or wiping
- Tape profile does not match the device body size or lead configuration, causing misfeed or machine stoppage
- Reel diameter or core size does not match the customer’s pick and place machine or feeder system
- Carrier tape is too rigid or too flexible for the required feeding speed and machine pressure
- Standard tape widths or cavity sizes do not support a new or custom device package
How the Tape and Reel Line Is Built
- Carrier tape and reel designed for each specific device profile, with material and thickness selected to match the component and application
- Five materials in stock: PVC, PS / HIPS, PC, PETG, ABS, each selected for clarity, rigidity, and cost
- Tape width, cavity size, pocket depth, and reel core diameter customised to the device and machine requirements
- Anti-static by additive or surface treatment, with ESD protection maintained over time and handling
- Reels available in standard and custom diameters, with core sizes matching common feeder systems
- MOQ of 10000 pieces, with 5-15 day lead time for standard profiles and 4-6 weeks for new tooling
- Free samples of 20-50 reels available after tooling trial, with full profile validation
Where Tape and Reel Ends Up
Packaging a new QFN device for shipment from a semiconductor plant to an overseas SMT line
Re-packing bulk TO-220 transistors into reels for use in an automated assembly line
Supplying custom carrier tape for a relay with non-standard lead spacing and body height
Replacing a jamming tape profile on a running SMT line without changing the device or machine
Producing low-cost carrier tape for a high-volume LED module with a unique footprint
Industries Buying This Line
Sectors where tape and reel is specified most often.
LED And Optoelectronics
SEWATE supplies anti-static carrier tape and reel, cover tape, and anti-static tubes for LEDs and optoelectronic devices, including modules, diodes, filters, relays, switches, fuses, transformers, magnetic components, and inductors.
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EMS And SMT Assembly
SEWATE supplies anti-static IC tubes and carrier tape systems used in EMS and SMT assembly lines for transporting components from vendor to machine and feeding them into automated pick and place systems.
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Power Modules And Passive Components
Power modules, resistors, capacitors, inductors, magnetic components, fuses, filters, transformers, speakers, sockets, FPC, RJ and USB parts require packaging that protects against electrostatic discharge, mechanical shock, and environmental exposure during transit and storage.
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Technical background on tape and reel.
Carrier Tape vs Cover Tape: Key Differences
The carrier tape holds the electronic component in a pocket and provides indexing holes for the pick and place machine.
Read GuideCarrier Tape Types By Width, Pocket And Anti Static Level
The carrier tape is a tape-shaped product with equidistant cavities for holding electronic components.
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Materials For Anti Static IC Tubes
IC shipping tubes are made from several plastics including PVC, PS, PET, PC, and ABS.
Read GuideTape and Reel Questions
Can you make carrier tape for a device you have not produced before?
Yes. Send a device drawing, a tape profile drawing, or a physical sample. We measure the profile and build the tooling. New tooling takes 4-6 weeks for standard profiles, 10-12 weeks for complex or high-volume tools.
What is the minimum order quantity?
10000 pieces on standard profiles. The setup cost for extrusion and tooling requires a minimum run to be economical.
Which material is best for high clarity and low cost?
PS / HIPS offers high clarity and low cost. PVC is used when higher rigidity or ESD performance is needed. PC and PETG are used for high-temperature or high-stress applications.
Do you supply the cover tape and reels?
Yes. Cover tape is matched to the carrier tape profile and material. Reels are supplied with standard or custom core sizes and diameters to match the customer’s feeder system.
Are the tapes RoHS compliant?
Yes. All materials used meet RoHS requirements. The quality management system is ISO14001 and all products comply with Sony environmental protection standards.
How fast can a repeat order ship?
5-15 days depending on quantity, for a profile already tooled. Weekly capacity is 50000 pcs and monthly output of finished products is 150 tons.
Can you adjust the pocket depth or cavity size?
Yes. Pocket depth and cavity size are customised to the device body height and lead configuration to prevent shifting or misfeed.
Get the Tape and Reel Specification You Actually Need
Send the device, the current packaging and the annual quantity. The format, material and lead time come back within 24 hours.