| Antistatic Polystyrene (PS) Embossed Tape |
Polystyrene with an antistatic additive or surface treatment |
Usually designed to reduce charge accumulation; the exact surface-resistance range is specification-dependent and should be verified against the required ESD standard. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm
44 mm+
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Resistors, capacitors, diodes, small connectors, sensors and other low-to-medium profile components |
Cost-effective, lightweight, easy to thermoform and widely available in standard tape formats |
Limited temperature resistance compared with polycarbonate; additive performance can vary with humidity, storage time and handling conditions. |
Confirm local recycling rules for polystyrene and verify that additives do not conflict with the customer’s restricted-substance requirements. |
High-volume standard components where cost, availability and normal assembly conditions are the main priorities |
| Conductive Polystyrene (PS) Embossed Tape |
Polystyrene formulated with conductive carbon-based or other conductive additives |
Low electrical resistance compared with antistatic PS; the supplier should provide measured resistance values and test conditions. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm+
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ESD-sensitive integrated circuits, semiconductor packages, sensors and precision electronic parts |
Provides a more controlled path for charge dissipation and can support protected handling in automated pick-and-place lines |
Carbon additives normally make the tape opaque or dark, which can limit visual inspection; mechanical and thermal performance remains below many engineering plastics. |
Conductive additives may affect recycling streams. Request material declarations and ESD test reports for international shipments. |
ESD-sensitive components that do not require high-temperature processing or transparent pocket inspection |
| Clear PET Embossed Tape |
Polyethylene terephthalate, normally transparent and thermoformable |
Base PET is not automatically ESD-safe; antistatic or dissipative treatment is required when ESD control is specified. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm
44 mm+
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Optical sensors, small connectors, LEDs, miniature modules and components requiring visual pocket inspection |
Good transparency, dimensional stability and useful resistance to many common handling and packaging conditions |
Plain PET may accumulate static charge; deep or complex pockets may require careful forming and cover-tape matching. |
PET has established recycling identification in many markets, but coatings, adhesives and mixed-material laminates can affect recyclability. |
Applications prioritizing transparency, dimensional consistency and visual quality control |
| Antistatic PET Embossed Tape |
PET with antistatic coating or internal antistatic formulation |
Controlled charge generation is possible, but resistance and decay performance depend on the treatment, humidity and test method. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm+
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ESD-sensitive sensors, optical parts, connectors and components requiring transparent or semi-transparent pockets |
Combines PET dimensional stability with improved electrostatic control and generally good pocket visibility |
Surface treatments can lose effectiveness through abrasion, contamination or prolonged storage; qualification under the buyer’s environmental conditions is important. |
Ask for coating composition, surface-resistance data, humidity conditions and declarations required by the destination market. |
Global supply chains needing a transparent ESD-control option with stable forming performance |
| Conductive PET Embossed Tape |
PET with conductive fillers or a conductive coating |
Designed for stronger charge dissipation than standard antistatic PET; actual resistance must be specified by product design and test method. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm+
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High-value electronic devices, precision sensors, semiconductor-related parts and ESD-critical assemblies |
Can provide a balance between PET’s dimensional stability and improved electrical discharge control |
Conductive coatings or fillers may reduce clarity, increase material cost and require compatibility checks with cover tape and sealing equipment. |
Review conductive additive content, coating chemistry and end-of-life requirements before selecting it for large international programs. |
ESD-critical parts where dimensional stability is important and moderate visibility is acceptable |
| Polycarbonate (PC) High-Temperature Carrier Tape |
Polycarbonate, often supplied in antistatic or conductive grades |
ESD performance is grade-specific; PC carrier tape can be formulated for antistatic or conductive handling. |
8 mm
12 mm
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm+
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Automotive electronics, power components, sensors, connectors and parts exposed to elevated assembly or storage temperatures |
Higher heat resistance, toughness and dimensional stability than many general-purpose PS tapes |
Higher material and tooling cost; forming conditions and sealing parameters must be carefully matched to avoid pocket distortion. |
PC recycling availability differs by region. Request resin identification, additives information and compliance documentation for the target market. |
High-reliability or higher-temperature applications where dimensional retention is more important than minimum packaging cost |
| Conductive PC Carrier Tape for Deep or Heavy Pockets |
Conductive or dissipative polycarbonate with reinforced embossed geometry |
Specified for controlled electrical dissipation; the required resistance range should be agreed with the component owner and assembly site. |
16 mm
24 mm
32 mm
44 mm
56 mm+
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Large connectors, power semiconductors, modules, electromechanical parts and components with high mass or tall profiles |
Improved rigidity, impact resistance and pocket stability for heavier or deeper components |
Requires accurate pocket design, stronger web support and compatible cover-tape peel performance; cost is normally higher than standard PS. |
Conductive additives and multi-material cover systems should be reviewed for recycling and restricted-substance requirements. |
Heavy, deep or high-value ESD-sensitive components that need stronger mechanical protection during global logistics |
| Custom Multi-Layer or Coated Plastic Carrier Tape |
Plastic base layer such as PS, PET or PC combined with a functional coating or laminated layer |
Can be engineered for antistatic, dissipative or conductive performance; electrical results are dependent on layer structure and environmental conditions. |
8 mm–120 mm
Custom widths
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Irregular components, fragile parts, high-cavity pockets, precision optical parts and specialized automotive or industrial electronics |
Allows customization of stiffness, transparency, ESD behavior, pocket geometry and sealing characteristics |
Longer qualification time, higher tooling cost and more complex recycling compared with single-resin tape |
Obtain a full material composition, coating declaration, recyclability statement and destination-market compliance documents. |
Specialized parts where standard single-material carrier tapes cannot meet protection, inspection or automation requirements |
