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KEAPAK™ COVER TAPES – HIGH QUALITY HEAT ACTIVATED or PSA COVER TAPE
KEAPAK™ cover tapes are used to seal onto the top surface of the carrier tape in order to hold the components in place after insertion. Keaco offers cover tapes with either heat activated or pressure sensitive adhesives. KEAPAK™ cover tapes are static dissipative on both the inner and outer surfaces to provide complete ESD protection.
Why choose KEAPAK™ cover tapes?
KEAPAK™ KP-55 HEAT ACTIVATED COVER TAPE
- Heat activated cover tape for use with polystyrene carrier tapes
- Static dissipative on inner and outer layers
- Designed to perform at various sealing temperatures and dwell times within industry standards
- Good clarity
- Tight and consistent peel force with super smooth peel back
- Made in the USA
- 300 meter rolls in stock
- 500 meter rolls available by special order
KEAPAK™ KP-200SS PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (PSA) COVER TAPE
- PSA cover tape for use with polystyrene or polycarbonate carrier tapes
- Static dissipative on inner and outer layers
- Resealable
- Designed to perform at various sealing pressures to create desired peel strength
- Excellent clarity
- Tight and consistent peel force with super smooth peel back
- 300 meter rolls in stock
- 500 meter rolls available by special order
For more details about our KEAPAK™ KP-200SS psa cover tape please click below.
Keaco Cover Tape
Keaco cover tapes are designed to reliably seal carrier tape pockets while allowing clean, controlled peel-back during automated component placement. Available in both heat-activated and pressure-sensitive adhesive versions to match your carrier tape material and process.
| Widths Available | 5.3, 9.2, 13.3, 21.0, 21.3, 25.5, 37.5, 49.5, 65.5, 81.5mm (±0.1mm) |
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| Recommended Sealing Temp | 140° – 180°C |
| Sealing Time | 0.25 – 0.40 seconds |
| Sealing Pressure | 30 – 40 psi |
| Surface Resistivity | <1×10¹¹ Ohms/sq (both sides), ASTM D-257 |
| Break Strength | 20 lb./inch width, ASTM D822A |
| Elongation at Break | 70% min., ASTM D882A |
| Haze | 40% max., ASTM D1003 |
| Shelf Life | 18 months, stored at 70°F ±30°, 50% RH ±30% |
| Type | Pressure-sensitive adhesive, antistatic |
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| Min. Break Strength | 20-90 gf |
| Overall Thickness | 0.06mm ± 0.003mm |
| Elongation | ≥20% |
| Surface Resistivity | 10&sup6;-10&sup9; Ohms/sq, ASTM D257 |
| Transparency | ≥72% |
| Tensile Strength | 40 KN/m |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from manufacture date, stored dry/sealed, <105°F (40°C) |
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified — covers Carrier Tape, Cover Tape, SMD Reels and Associated Products (Perry Johnson Registrars, Cert. #C2024-04152, valid through Sept. 18, 2027)
- Meets EIA 481 bonding requirements
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