We wrap electronic components in carrier tape to power SMT lines, in accordance with the standard EIA-481<\/strong>. We receive the component in bulk, in a tray, in a tube, or on a reel that your line cannot feed, and we deliver it ready for the feeder.<\/p> It is one of our longest-running processes: more than 1.9 million taped pieces<\/strong> in 98 different part numbers, for Tier-1 automotive suppliers and global EMS providers operating in Mexico. It is manufactured in our own plant, in ESD area with environmental control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n SMD and insert components, in tape widths from 8 to 52 mm<\/strong> and with the spacing between cavities required by each component:<\/p> We maintain Carrier tape stock in a wide range of sizes<\/strong>. When the component does not fit into any existing cavity, we give tooling service<\/strong> to manufacture the tape to its geometry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n EIA-481<\/strong> It's the standard that ensures a tape reel from a supplier will work on any manufacturer's pick-and-place machine. It defines the carrier tape dimensions, the spacing between cavities, the drag perforation, the cover tape peel strength, and the reel dimensions.<\/p> In practice, there are three things that deviate from the norm and stop the line:<\/p> That's why the cover tape is chosen, not taken for granted. We work with both families: heat sealed<\/strong> (heat seal) and pressure adhesive<\/strong> (pressure sensitive), depending on the carrier tape material and your line equipment.<\/p> Working under EIA-481 is not a label on a card: it's what prevents a 5,000-piece reel from being discovered to be bad mid-run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n This is what a real run looks like on our tapering machine Oubel's OB-T02<\/strong>: component feeding, cavity placement, cover tape sealing and reel winding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n It is advisable to outsource when:<\/strong><\/p> We work the same way High mix with low volume<\/strong> that high runners<\/strong>Capacity is adjusted to the project, and emergencies are addressed.<\/p> It's best to do it at home when<\/strong> The volume is high and stable in a few part numbers. In that case, we sell you the taper<\/a> and the consumables, and there's no conflict: that way it works out better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The component is checked against the specification: part number, quantity, packaging condition, and declared MSL level. If the material arrived exposed, it is detected here, not later.<\/p> The moisture-sensitive components pass through baking and drying<\/a> according to IPC\/JEDEC J-STD-033<\/strong> before taping. Taping a wet component seals the moisture inside the reel.<\/p> The one chosen carrier tape<\/a> whose cavity and passage correspond to the component, the cover tape<\/a> with the appropriate type of seal and peel strength, and the reel with its flanges<\/a> compatible with your power supply.<\/p> Automatic or semi-automatic process depending on the component and volume. Capacity is tailored to the project, from a short validation run to high and sustained volumes.<\/p> Verification of presence, orientation and counting, combining automatic inspection with our system Eyve<\/a><\/strong>, based on AI vision, and visual verification<\/strong>. The machine doesn't get tired, and the person sees what the machine isn't programmed to: that's why they both go.<\/p> Reel labeled by part number and quantity. When the component requires it, it is packaged in ESD bag<\/a> with moisture barrier, desiccant<\/a> e humidity indicator<\/a>, with vacuum sealed<\/strong> when applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n You can estimate your work yourself in the Tape & Reel price calculator<\/strong><\/a>You choose the component, tape width, sealing type, and additional services, and you get an instant price. If you prefer to discuss it, contact us<\/a> with your part number and quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The taping process relies on three consumables that we also supply: the carrier tape<\/a> that houses the component, the cover tape<\/a> that seals it and the flanges<\/a> that support the reel. If the terminals need shaping, the component preform<\/a> It comes first; if the device has firmware, the microphone programming<\/a> Also. And if the volume justifies doing it at home, we sell the tape and reel machine<\/a>. Taping is one of the thirteen operations in the catalog of value-added services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n If the volume justifies taping at home, consumables can be purchased online at the SBC Store: carrier tape<\/a>, cover tape<\/a> and flanges<\/a>, The price is per unit, includes VAT, and includes shipping throughout Mexico. If you prefer us to handle it, the service is available on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Do they operate under EIA-481?<\/strong> What tape widths do they handle?<\/strong> Do you accept bulk material, tubes, or trays?<\/strong> What if the component is sensitive to humidity?<\/strong> Do they handle emergencies?<\/strong> Is there a minimum order quantity?<\/strong> Can they tape insert components?<\/strong> Where is it done?<\/strong>What do we tape?<\/h2>\n
What does the EIA-481 standard require and why does it matter?<\/h2>\n
The process, in video<\/h2>\n
When to outsource and when to do it in-house<\/h2>\n
How do we do it?<\/h2>\n
1. Reception and validation<\/h3>
2. Pre-bake, if the MSL level requires it<\/h3>
3. Tape selection, sealing and reel<\/h3>
4. Taping<\/h3>
5. Inspection<\/h3>
6. Sealing, identification and packaging<\/h3>
Need to tape components? Get a quote online<\/h3>
What surrounds the tape<\/h2>\n
If you tape on your plant<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Yes. It's the criterion used to select the tape, pitch, seal type, and reel for each job, and it's what guarantees that the reel will work in any feeder.<\/p>
Of 8 to 52 mm<\/strong>, with the appropriate step for the component. We stock a wide range of sizes, and if your component doesn't fit any of them, we offer tooling services.<\/p>
Yes, those are the three most common inputs. We also repackage reels that come in a format your line can't feed.<\/p>
It is pre-baked according to J-STD-033 and packaged sealed with desiccant and indicator. Without this step, the taping seals in the moisture.<\/p>
Yes. That's part of what outsourcing is for: absorbing the peak demand that your capacity can't handle.<\/p>
We treat a short, high-mix run the same as a high-runner run. What we evaluate is the configuration, not the quantity.<\/p>
Yes, we do radial taping in addition to SMD.<\/p>
In Guadalajara (Tlaquepaque, Jalisco) and Quer\u00e9taro (El Colorado), in an ESD area with environmental control. Both plants provide national coverage and we can export.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":211,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-207","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=207"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2539,"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207\/revisions\/2539"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbcgroup.com.mx\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}