Tape & reel packaging solutions for electronic components
Taipex is a Penang-based specialist in design, manufacturing, and sourcing for tape-and-reel packaging solutions. Its portfolio spans molded reels, carrier tapes, cover tapes, and engineering support for automated component handling, with Malaysia-based operations serving regional and international electronics supply chains.
Product range
Molded reels — standard & custom dimensions
One product family, multiple diameters and widths. Custom hubs and specialty resins on request.
13" x 4" Hub Reel 3.6B Series
This reel series is commonly used and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
11" x 3" Hub Reel 4.6A Series
This reel series is commonly used and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
15" x 4" Hub Reel 2.2A Series
This reel series has a bigger hub diameter than normal and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
13" x 4" Hub Reel 3.3E Series
This reel series has a bigger hub diameter than normal and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
13" x 7" Hub Reel 3.3D Series
This reel series has a bigger hub diameter than normal and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
13" x 4" Hub Reel 3.3C Series
This reel series has a bigger hub diameter than normal and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
7" Reel 4.4A Series
This reel series is super light weight with average flange thickness of 1mm.
7" Reel 1.6D Series
This reel series is light weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
7" Reel 1.6A Series
This reel series is heavy weight with average flange thickness of 1.80mm.
7" Reel 1.1K Series
This reel series is super light weight with average flange thickness of 1mm.
13" x 7" Hub Reel 3.3C Series
This reel series has a bigger hub diameter than normal and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
13" x 4" Hub Reel 3.3D Series
This reel series is commonly used and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
7" x 3" Hub Reel 4.4G Series
This reel series is commonly used and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
13" Reel 6.6A Series
This reel series has a 3" hub diameter EIAJ Compliant and is medium weight with average flange thickness of 1.50mm.
Custom hub geometry, 15"+ reel builds, and ESD-grade variants remain available on request.
See full catalogWhy Taipex
Operating principles backed by packaging know-how
Taipex combines a lean operating structure, responsive engineering support, regional warehousing options, and design-led service for tape & reel packaging programs.
In-house Tooling Workshop
In-house tooling and fast prototype support help customers move new packaging requirements from review to sample faster.
AutoCAD Chip Fit Analysis
Taipex positions AutoCAD chip-fit analysis as part of the engineering support used to improve component protection.
In-line Vision Systems
Proprietary automated lines and in-line vision support consistent sealing quality and physical component protection.
Export-Oriented Supply Support
Corporate operating principles mention Southeast Asia focus with local warehousing options, while Taipex also supports export programs for regional and international customer lines from Malaysia.
Quick and Fast Response
Responsiveness is stated directly in the operating principles and reinforced by local design, production, and support coverage.
Environmental & Material Compliance
Environmental practice is supported by ISO 14001 certification, RoHS and halogen references, and SGS-certified material documentation.
Quality & operations
Penang production with certified systems
P1 in Bayan Lepas supports injection molding with 28 high-end machines and 28 million shots of annual build capacity, while P2 in Senawang adds warehouse, assembly, and QA support. The operating scope is backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
Bring us the drawing. We will review the packaging fit.
Share the package type, tape width, annual quantity, and any existing reference part so Taipex can route the request with the right product and engineering context.
What to send
Package family or component type, plus any current part number or drawing reference.
Packaging target
Required tape width, reel format, ESD requirement, and any special material or geometry request.
Commercial context
Estimated annual volume, sample timing, and the plant or program that will use the packaging.
