Most available reel-to-reel machines are designed to read and record on ¼” tapes and it is the most commonly used tape size for available recordings. ½”, 1” and 2” tape was primarily used in professional studios. The larger width of the tape provides more area on which to store information.
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The tape is wound and shipped on reels. The table and diagram on this page indicate the tape sizes used for various package types and the basic orientation convention used. Further tape-and-reel specifications can be found in the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Standard 481.
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Tape and Reel Tape and Reel is a process of packing surface mount devices (SMD's) by loading them into individual pockets comprising what is known as a pocket tape or carrier tape.The units are sealed in the carrier tape with a cover tape, usually by heat or pressure.The carrier tape is wound around a reel for convenient handling and transport.
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Built in Germany—the country that invented reel-to-reel—and offered in various configurations that will most definitely cover all your needs, this is an analog lover’s dream player. Definitely the best reel-to-reel you can purchase new. Doshi Audio EVO Series Tape Head Preamplifier ($18,995 USD) Nick Doshi has created an interesting ...
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• Tape and reel − The tape-and-reel configuration is used for transport and storage from the manufacturer of the electronic components to the customer, and for use in the customer manufacturing plant. The configuration is designed for feeding components to automatic-placement machines for surface mounting on board assemblies. The configuration
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Open reel, reel-to-reel, R2R, RTR, or whatever you like to call it, was the original medium for recording all music from the 30’s through mid 80’s, when digital media was introduced. This format is the most diverse with four different tape widths: 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch, and 2 inch. Quarter inch tape is the most common.
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Most available reel-to-reel machines are designed to read and record on ¼” tapes and it is the most commonly used tape size for available recordings. ½”, 1” and 2” tape was primarily used in professional studios. The larger width of the tape provides more area on which to store information.
Tape and Reel Specifications and Packaging Specifications. Embossed Tape and Reel is used to facilitate automatic pick and place equipment feed requirements. The tape is used as the shipping container for various products and requires a minimum of handling.
Reel Industry-standard reel used to collect and feed the loaded and sealed carrier tape Reel box (pizza box) Intermediate container for the fully loaded reel, carrier tape, and cover tape Termination End of the package pins
There are options to consider with reel size, tape speed, tape recording formats, equalization and operating level. To learn more about this format, head over to Dave Denyer’s website, The Reel to Reel Rambler for everything you wanted to know about open reel, including news, reviews and musings.
Tape and Reel Packaging Standards. Embossed Tape and Reel is used to facilitate automatic pick and place equipment feed requirements. The tape is used as the. shipping container for various products and requires a minimum of handling.
All of those specs are realated to packaging specifications. Tape, reel,stick magazine,tray, bulk case,etc. I have always referenced the following tape and reel specificatons for automated handling:
The table and diagram on this page indicate the tape sizes used for various package types and the basic orientation convention used. Further tape-and-reel specifications can be found in the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Standard 481. Figure 1. General tape and reel orientation.
Embossed Tape and Reel is used to facilitate automatic pick and place equipment feed requirements. The tape is used as the. shipping container for various products and requires a minimum of handling. The antistatic/conductive tape provides a secure. cavity for the product when sealed with the “peel−back” cover tape.