Cover Tape > Type ABx™ Heat Activated Antistatic Cover Tape
Advantek Type ABx™ heat-activated antistatic cover tape is a high-quality, low-cost product developed to reduce the tendency to bond to areas other than the seal tracks. This condition is known as ‘wetting’ and causes unpredictable or unstable peel force as well as visual concerns.
- Formulated to prevent wetting
- Proven to perform with Advantek carrier tapes:
- Types C, X , V & T Static Dissipative Polystyrene
- Types K, L & O Homogenous Polystyrene
- Ideal package for surface mount components when used with:
- Advantek Carrier tapes
- LOKREEL® packaging reels
- Advantek Static Shielding / Moisture Bags
- Complies with EIA-481 standards
Construction
Type ABx™ Cover Tape is constructed in two layers, a 0.0010” thick polyester base film covered by a 0.0011” thick heat-activated adhesive coating layer. Both layers are antistatic to protect static sensitive devices.
| Top Layer: 0.0010” Antistatic Polyester Base Film |
| Bottom Layer: 0.00111” Antistatic Adhesive Coating |
Configurations
Type ABx™ Heat Activated Cover Tape is provided with 300, 500 and 1000 splice-free meters on a 3” inner diameter plastic core. Widths available include all EIA standard widths for carrier tapes between 8mm and 120mm. Additional widths may be available by special request.
| Part Number | Width | Part Number | Width |
| ABX0054 | 5.4mm +/- 0.10 | ABX0375 | 37.5mm +/- 0.10 |
| ABX0092 | 9.2mm +/- 0.10 | ABX0495 | 49.5mm +/- 0.10 |
| ABX0133 | 13.3mm +/- 0.10 | ABX0655 | 65.5mm +/- 0.15 |
| ABX0210 | 21.0mm +/- 0.10 | ABX0815 | 81.5mm +/- 0.15 |
| ABX0255 | 25.5mm +/- 0.10 | ABX1135 | 113.5mm +/- 0.20 |
Recommended Sealing Conditions in Single-Strike Seal Mode
| Temperature | 170° –200° C | Dwell Time | 0.2 – 0.5 sec |
| Pressure | 30 – 35 PSI | Seal Rail Width | 0.015 – 0.020” (0.38 – 0.51 mm) |
| Material Properties | ||
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method/Standard |
| Adhesion to Carrier | 50 +/- 20 grams1 | EIA-481 |
| Surface Resistivity | <1012 ≥105 ohms/square (both sides) |
ASTM D-257 |
| Tensile Strength | ≥9,000 PSI | ASTM D-882 |
| Elongation | 120 - 140% | ASTM D-882 |
| Transparency | 93% Transmittance 35% Clarity 51% Haze |
ASTM D-1003 |
| Color | Natural, non-pigmented | |
| Standard Roll | 3” I.D. core, 300 meters |
Note: The values presented for this product are typical laboratory data and may be changed without notice.
1Tests performed under specific sealing conditions on polystyrene tape.
Shelf Life and Storage
Type ABx™ Cover Tape has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored under the recommended condition. We recommend storing this product in its original packaging in a climate-controlled environment with temperatures between 17+/-10°C and relative humidity 50%+/-10.
| Material | Cover Tape Products | ||||||||
| AA | ABX | AD | AHP | AHPC | APC | ATA | NS | PS3 | |
| PC | X | X | X | X | |||||
| PS, Homogenous PS | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Embossed Carrier Tape | SFT™ | Complex Designs | Basic Designs | Interleaf Tape |
| Cover Tapes | Heat Activated | Pressure Sensitive |
| Packaging Reels | Pro | Ultra | Lite | Trimline |
| Bands | PROBAND® | LOKBAND® |
| Barrier Bags | DRYLOK® | STATLOK® |
| Humidity Indicator Cards | 1 Spot | 3 Spot | 4 Spot | 6 Spot |
| Desiccant | 1/3 Unit | 1/2 Unit | 1 Unit | 2 Unit | 4 Unit | 8 Unit |
| Dicing Tapes | UV Cured | Non UV Cured |