Carrier tape is a critical packaging material in the electronics manufacturing industry, utilized for automated assembly processes. Its design principles revolve around three core objectives: protecting electronic components, ensuring compatibility with automated equipment, and adhering to industry standards.
Pockets: Distributed at equal intervals along the length of the carrier tape, these serve to house and secure individual electronic components.
Cover Tape (Tape Lid): Sealed onto the surface of the carrier tape via heat sealing or pressure-sensitive adhesion to form a closed cavity, thereby preventing contamination and mechanical damage.
Indexing Holes: Located along the edges on both sides of the carrier tape, these engage with the gears of surface-mount technology (SMT) feeders to facilitate precise, step-by-step conveyance.
