V-TEK Inc.

V-TEK provides custom designed carrier tape pockets to your exact device dimensions. All carrier tape is manufactured in accordance with EIA standards and made from three primary materials: Polycarbonate: A black plastic material with tighter tolerances for better part capture. It is used primarily for smaller and thinner electrostatically-sensitive electrical and electronic devices. Polycarbonate carrier tape is available in non-conductive (NCPC), static-dissipative (SDPC), and conductive (CPC) formats. Polystyrene: The most commonly used material for carrier tape. It is used for larger components requiring less precise pocket forms. Polystyrene carrier tape is available in static-dissipative (SDPS), and conductive (CPS) formats. Paper: Paper tape is used for passive components, typically in the 0201 up to 1210 device size range. It is available in half-punched or press pocket format.

V-TEK stocks cover tapes that are compatible with our carrier tape selections—including heat activated and pressure sensitive—in 8-56mm widths. Wider tape is available upon request.

Take-up Reels are as important to the tape and reel process as the carrier and cover tape. V-TEK stocks take-up reels from multiple manufacturers. Standard widths are 8-56mm and diameters are 7" and 13", Larger sizes available upon request. 3 Piece Assembly: Hub based take-up reels use a center hub that is pre-sized to the carrier tape width. Outside flanges are added to the hub to complete the assembly. 2 Piece Assembly: Take-up reels utilize pre-formed hub's, differing in width. The halves are configured to manage different reel widths. The combining of any two widths produces an EIA standard reel.