So what are the benefits of using Surftape over conventional tape?
As mentioned here, one of the major benefits of surftape is that the adhesive backing holds the components securely, meaning that they will remain where placed even if the cavities are not tooled to the exact size for that specific component.
However, one of the side benefits of having the components held firmly is that Surftape has no need of a covertape to prevent the components falling out. No covertape means:
However, one of the side benefits of having the components held firmly is that Surftape has no need of a covertape to prevent the components falling out. No covertape means:
No ‘tombstoning’ or ‘flipping-out’ during cover tape peel-back due to carrier tabe vibration
Components do not cling to cover tape during peel-back
No breaking or tearing of cover tape during cover tape peel-back
No delamination of carrier or slippage of thin components between cavities
Benefits of Surftape®