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Brad Kendall <[log in to unmask]>
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I have a major problem with cover tape not peeling off on two part numbers
(16mm tape parts.)   At first we suspected the feeders were not working
properly.  But all the other 16mm feeders are peeling the parts fine.  So
we swapped feeders on those two parts with feeders that were running fine
on the other parts.  The problem follows the part, indicating the feeders
are OK.  Both parts are from the same vendor and plant, but we are running
other 16mm parts from the same vendor and same plant that work fine.  We
have sent back a suspect reel and the vendor peel force tested it and it
falls within their specification.  They say they hold a tighter spec. then
the EIA spec. for the part.  The peel force as measure by the vendor was in
the range of 72-100 grams.  The feeders are supposed to be able to peel
between 900grams and 1Kgram max.

We have actually had the cover tape rip and break before it peels off!
This again is an indication the peel force is too high on the reel.

First off, can anyone tell me what the peel force spec is per EIA 481?  I
do not have this spec in house.  I know one solution is to change vendors.
We seem to be at a standoff with the component vendor blaming the feeder,
but the feeder manufacturer and us saying it is not the feeder as they work
fine on other parts.  These reels are NOT PSA tape bonded, they are a heat
seal.  One interesting note: the data collected by the vendor during the
packaging process showed peel force of 68-85 grams, but the peel force on
that same reel 3 months later was 72-100 grams.  With no adhesive, just a
heat seal process, should that bond get stronger?

FYI- The parts are Philips Electronics devices and the feeders are Philips
FCM feeders.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  When the tape does not peel
it not only cost a few parts, but stops a high speed line, that is more
costly then the devices themselves.

Thanks,
Brad Kendall
Hella Electronics

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