What axial and radial taping service do you provide for European manufacturers?

Systemation Euro offers a full axial and radial taping service from our Northampton centre, serving the UK and Europe. We handle capacitors, resistors, diodes and springs, with 13 taping sites, over 500 carrier‑tape options, same‑day turnaround and 24/7 line‑stop support, all to EIA‑481‑D and ISO 9001 standards.

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Q: What quality system and standards do you adhere to?

We follow ISO 9001:2015, EIA‑481‑D, J‑STD‑033A, JESD625‑A, IEC61340‑5‑1, EIA‑556‑B and TS‑16949, covering quality management, carrier taping, moisture‑sensitive handling, ESD protection and shipping label standards.

Q: What is the process of tape and reel?

Tape and reel packages electronic components into individual pockets of carrier tape, seals them with heat or pressure cover tape, and winds the tape onto a standard reel for loading onto placement equipment.

Q: What is a standard width of a tape and reel?

Tape widths range from 4 mm to 200 mm, with component spacing starting at 2 mm. Reel diameters are typically 7 inches for small parts and 13 inches for larger items.

Systemation Euro is an axial and radial taping UK specialist, with the experience, flexibility and handling expertise to satisfy virtually any taping requirement.

We tape and reel a wide range of axial and radial components including capacitors, resistors, diodes and springs.

All of our packaging meets with all the international standards to assure compatibility with compliant automated insertion machines.

This service pairs well with our SMD taping and reeling and custom carrier tape capabilities, with lead pre-forming and dry packing also available for components that need it.

Our axial & radial taping department offers:

Radial or axial component supplied in reels or ammo packs

Capabilities include lead straightening, cropping, polarity testing & orientation

Wide range of machines providing fully automatic to manual processing

High speed machine for TO-92 processing

Third party shipping and JIT delivery programme options

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In support of all our full range of services, Systemation Euro is proud to offer:

Exemplary quality control systems

Fast and efficient turnaround

Very competitive prices

Excellent customer care

Why manufacturers choose us

Dedicated Capacity

13 automated taping centres on one site, handling axial and radial component formats across a wide range of packages.

Tape Specifications

Standard pitch formats and custom tape configurations available. EIA-481 compliant across all output.

Quality Assurance

Vision-inspected output checked against customer-specified accept/reject criteria. Operated within our ISO 9001:2015 UKAS-accredited quality management system.

Full Traceability

Batch records, reel IDs, and operator data maintained throughout. Full traceability documentation available on request.

Volume Capability

Consistent high-volume throughput, suitable for both engineering orders and long-term production supply.

24/7 Response

For production line situations requiring urgent taping and reeling, our 24/7 response capability is available. Call 01604 491107.

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What quality system and standards do you adhere to?

ISO9001:2015

Company Quality System

EIA-481-D

8mm Through 200mm Embossed Carrier Taping and 8mm & 12mm Punched Carrier Taping of Surface Mount Components for Automatic Handling

J-STD-033A

Handling, Packing, Shipping and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices

JESD625-A

Requirements for Handling Electrostatic-Discharge-Sensitive (ESDS) Devices

IEC61340-5-1

Electrostatics — Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena — General requirements

EIA-556-B

Outer Shipping Container Label Standard

TS16949

TS Compliant

What is the process of tape and reel?

Tape and Reel is the process of packaging electronic components into individual pockets of carrier tape. The units are sealed with heat or pressure cover tape. The carrier tape is wound around an industry-standard reel for loading onto component-placement equipment.

What is a standard width of a tape and reel?

Tape widths are available from 4 mm to 200 mm. Spacing between components is available from 2 mm and up. Standard reel diameters include 7” for small components. You may select 13” for larger items.

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Other Services We Offer

Device Programming

IC programming services, complemented by dedicated device storage and handling.

SMD Taping & Reeling

Our automatic Taping & Reeling machines provide efficient, repeatable processing for our customers.

Laser Marking

We use a concentrated beam of light to create permanent marks on the surfaces of target components.

Axial & Radial Taping

We tape and reel a wide range of axial and radial components including capacitors, resistors, diodes and springs.

Lead Pre-forming

Systemation Euro provides a pre-forming service, tailored for both active and passive discrete components.

Dry Packing

We offer a full dry packing service for all moisture-sensitive components.

OEM Project Support

Work with experienced operators who have full knowledge of the machines who can quickly have your cell operating.

Consumables Supply

In addition to the extensive services provided by Systemation Euro, we also supply a complete range of consumables.

Schedule a consultation with one of our specialists today to determine the perfect service solution.

Axial & Radial Taping & Reeling