For ESD sensitive (ESDS) components you must identify the sensitivity of the
components on the reel, and on surrounding reels on the machine.

EIA-625 states"Essential materials/items, during normal / intended use,
shall not cause stsatic voltages greater than +/- 200 volts to be within
twelve (12) inches of unprotected ESDS devices.

What is your electrical failure rate on these components after placement?.
You may not have a problem if you don't experience a large fall out in
electrical test and your failure analysis does not indicate ESD as the
failure cause.  Latent failures may be indicatd by a higher than expected
return rate due to failure of ESDS components. This failure should also be
verified by failure analysis.

    Al Cash

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> In performing various esd voltage checks. we noticed that some plastic
> reels
> had upwards of 3000 volts and in some cases 1500 volts. What should be
> acceptable and if others have check these what have you got and is it on
> the
> tape or on the reel. Also type of components.
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