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Custom Carrier Tape

What is custom carrier tape?

ISI manufactures a comprehensive range of carrier tapes in-house using premium, high-specification materials. Our automatic thermoforming machines create custom embossed carrier tapes, and our expertise in design, custom tooling, and material manufacturing allows us to produce precisely defined, robust pocket formations, including deep pocket forming, without the long lead times of overseas tape manufacturing.

Our Carrier Tape Capabilities

Materials

Manufactured in PC, PET, PP, PS, and PVC, available in antistatic or dissipative versions.

Size Range

Widths from 8mm to 200mm with a maximum pocket depth of 30mm. Material thickness determined by tape design, cavity, and customer requirements.

Standards Conformance

Tapes conform to relevant international standards including DIN IEC 60286-3, EIA-481, and JIS C 0806, with the ability to produce tapes that deviate at the customer's request.

Application Protection

Embossed carrier tape safeguards ICs and other devices from physical and ESD damage during shipping and storage, and pairs with our dry packing service for moisture-sensitive components.

Why Manufacturers Choose Us

Fast Turnaround

In-house manufacturing avoids the lead times common with overseas tape production.

No Minimum for Prototypes

Prototype runs accepted alongside full production orders.

Documented Quality Process

All manufacturing carried out under a documented quality process.

Custom Tooling

Bespoke carrier tape designed and tooled for components that don't fit a standard pocket profile.

FAQ's

What materials are your custom carrier tapes made from?

Our carrier tapes are manufactured in PC, PET, PP, PS, and PVC, available in antistatic or dissipative versions to suit your component and handling requirements.

What sizes of custom carrier tape can you produce?

We manufacture carrier tape in widths from 8mm to 200mm with a maximum pocket depth of 30mm.

How quickly can you deliver custom carrier tape?

We manufacture in-house at our Indianapolis facility, giving significantly faster turnaround than tape sourced from overseas manufacturers. Contact us with your pocket specification for a lead time.

Have a print, sketch, or spec ready?

Get in touch and our engineering team will get a quote back to you, usually within 24 hours.