Cover Tape > Type AHPC Heat Activated Antistatic Cover Tape
Advantek’s Type AHPC Cover Tape is a clear, antistatic, heat sealable cover tape engineered to protect and confine surface mount components contained in our carrier tape. AHPC is designed to adhere at various temperatures and dwell times within industry standards.
- Engineered for Polystyrene Carrier Tapes
- Performs within EIA-481 bonding guidelines
- Proven to work effectively with the following Advantek Carrier Tape
materials:
- Types G, N & Q Static Dissipative Polycarbonate
Construction
Type AHPC Cover Tape is constructed in two layers, a 0.00092” polyester base film covered by a 0.00128” heat-activated adhesive coating layer. Both layers are antistatic to protect static sensitive devices.
Configurations
Type AHPC Cover Tape is provided splice-free on 3” inner diameter plastic cores.
| Part Number | Tape Width | Roll Length | Rolls Per Box |
| AHPC0054-300 | 5.4mm | 300m | 50 |
| AHPC0093-xxx | 9.3mm | 300 & 500m | 30 |
| AHPC0133-xxx | 13.3mm | 300 & 500m | 15 |
| AHPC0213-xxx | 21.3mm | 300 & 500m | 10 |
| AHPC0255-xxx | 25.5mm | 300 & 500m | 10 |
| AHPC0375-xxx | 37.5mm | 300 & 500m | 5 |
| AHPC0495-xxx | 49.5mm | 300 & 500m | 5 |
| AHPC0655-xxx | 65.5mm | 300 & 500m | 4 |
| AHPC0815-xxx | 81.5mm | 300 & 500m | 3 |
| Recommended Sealing Conditions (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 - 0.51mm) |
| Material Properties | ||
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method/Standard | Initial Adhesion to Carrier** | 35 to 55 grams | EIA-481 |
| Surface Resistivity | <1012 ≥105 ohms/square (both sides) |
ASTMD-257 |
| Tensile Strength | 11,000PSI | ASTMD-882 |
| Elongation | 120-140% | ASTMD-882 |
| Overall Width Tolerance | +/- 0.10mm | Laser Micrometer |
| Transparency | Haze 27% Transmittance 93% Clarity 72% |
ASTM D-1003 |
| Color | Natural, non-pigmented | NA |
**Aging at 52°C and 95% PH increased adhesion to carrier by 80%
Note: The values presented for this product are typical laboratory data and may be changed without notice.
Tests performed under specific sealing conditions.
Shelf Life and Storage
Type AHPC Heat Activated Antistatic Cover Tape has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when kept in recommended conditions. Store this product in its original packaging in a climate-controlled environment where temperatures do not exceed 40°C (104°F) and relative humidity is under 80%.
| 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 |