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.