CONTACT

Ms. Sandy Mahoney
GPAX, Ltd
790 Cross Pointe Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43230 USA
PH: 614-501-7622
FX: 614-501-7626

Transtechnology, PTE LTD.
Block 209 Henderson Road
#01-03/03-03
Henderson Industrial Park
Singapore 0315
PH: 011-65-296-1919
FX: 011-65-296-0055

 


GPAX, Ltd --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Columbus, Ohio, USA

and represented by Transtechnology, introduces its tape and reel process for small parts assembly. GPAX tapes are comprised of a two part mechanically interlocking carrier and StitchLockä cover, made in accordance with EIA 481 standards, and available in widths from 44mm to 152mm. The robust mechanical interlock is unaffected by heat or humidity. The tapes are made of PET and are recyclable. Numerous companies are packaging on GPAX in Asia which include AMP, CTS, DDK, Hon Hai (Foxconn), Kyocera, Matsushita, Molex, NEC, Northern Telecom, Omron, Takamizawa, specifically in Singapore, Taiwan, Thialand, Japan, and Penang. GPAX has established other similar capabilities in the United States. Some of the GPAX users include Allen-Bradley, AT&T, Ford, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Motorola.

Types of parts packaged on GPAX for small parts assembly include a wide range of both electronic and mechanical components such as connectors, relays, hybrids, springs, valves and magnets. The parts can be either through hole or surface mount. SMT parts are typically packaged in GPAX Semi-Pocket carrier, which received the Vision Award at the Surface Mount International Expo in San Jose, California. GPAX 2100 UltraFlex Feeders are easily installed on robotic placement equipment such as Adept, Seiko and others. GPAX feeders are compatible with other placement devices such as Yamaha, Universal GSM-1, OFP-1, Zevatech Cat 1200.

GPAX, Ltd is a manufacturer of component packaging and feeding products in tape and reel format for use in small parts assembly automation, with headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio, USA, GPAX markets its products worldwide to users and component manufacturers through a direct sales force, a network of assembly systems integrators, and appointed distributors and representatives.