Carrier Tape > Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape

Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape™ is designed to separate sensitive components such as flex circuits or components manufactured in a continuous strip. Packaged components have minimal contact with the tape, making it ideal for storage and shipment of small, thin and lightweight component devices.

• Protect sensitive thin-layer components during shipping and storage
• “Bump” feature on the edges of tape allow for only minimal contact with packaged components
• Manufactured and packaged in Class 10,000 clean room environment to ensure cleanliness
• Static-dissipative to protect ESD-sensitive components from electrostatic discharge
• Vacuum-packaged to prevent development of particulates from abrasion or vibration

Configuration

Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape™ is manufactured from 0.20mm or 0.25mm thick homogeneous polystyrene or polycarbonate fi lm in widths up to 200mm. Available in a variety of materials, including static dissipative and insulative. Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape™ is shipped in reels or reel-less confi gurations.

Shelf Life and Storage

Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape™ is unique to each application based on its bump height specifi cation and tolerance. Special consideration is required for high temperature processes. Please consult Advantek for applications where temperatures exceed 24°C. Advantek polystyrene or polycarbonate Protective Interleaf Tape™ should be used within fi ve years from the date of manufacture. Store the tape in its original packaging in a climate-controlled environment where temperature ranges from 21°C +/- 17°C (70°F +/- 30°F). Allow the product to stabilize at room temperature prior to use. This product is not affected by humidity.

Camber

The Advantek Protective Interleaf Tape™ meets the EIA-481-D standard for camber that is not greater than 1mm in 250 linear milimeters. For 8mm to 24mm carrier tape in the level wind format, the camber will not be greater than 2mm in 250 linear millimeters.