Hello,

I always thought the holes were there so that a correct component count can
be achieved. Instead of counting sprocket holes you can confirm that each
pocket contains a part. You can even buy a counter for your stores to do
this. Shines a light through each component pocket and if the light does
not reach the other side then the pocket is full.

Stewart Gadd


At 20:33 05/07/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 07/05/2000 7:23:55 PM Central Daylight Time,
>[log in to unmask] writes:
>
> > 3. The hole may be there to prevent equalize pressure...say if the
>components
> >  were taped at sea-level, and then shipped to Denver being sealed, the seal
> > of
> >  the cover tape could rupture...
>
>I meant to say equalize pressure, not prevent equalize pressure...not that
>it's important anyway...I'm just guessing...
>
>-Steve Gregory-
>
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