EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026
(Amendment)Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Mar-2027
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 40 - Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Vote circulated - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 16-Oct-2026
- Due Date
- 31-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 16-Oct-2026
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 is Amendment 2 to the standard for packaging of components for automatic handling, focused on tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes. It updates the requirement for how the components are held in tape and adds a method for measuring lead extraction force. In practice, it is used by people who design, make, inspect, or buy packaging that must work reliably through storage, transport, and normal handling.
What does EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 specify?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 specifies changes to the tape packaging requirements for components with axial leads on continuous tapes. The amendment replaces clause 4.2.5 and adds a new normative Annex B.
The document is organized as a short amendment text:
- a foreword,
- a revised clause on adhesion to tape and extraction force,
- a new normative annex on the measurement method.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex B | Measurement of lead extraction force |
What are the key requirements of EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 strengthens the holding requirement for taped components and gives a specific way to check lead extraction force. The practical point is that the component must stay correctly positioned in the tape during real handling, while the extraction force can be checked with a defined test setup.
Holding in the tape
Clause 4.2.5 requires the components to be held in the tape so that their position stays within the permitted tolerances during storage, transportation, and normal handling. For manufacturers, this means the package must protect placement accuracy through the full logistics chain, not only at packing time.
Adhesion to tape and extraction force
Clause 4.2.5 also introduces the topic of adhesion to tape and extraction force for component leads. If extraction force is required, the document points to Annex B and sets a minimum force for a single lead. The practical effect is that users can specify or verify whether the tape grip is strong enough for automated handling.
Measurement of lead extraction force
Annex B says the extraction force for component leads in the tape plane, vertical to the tape direction, is measured on cut-out samples. This matters because the test direction is fixed, so results are comparable between suppliers and test labs.
Test interpretation
Annex B explains that the result depends not only on tape adhesion, but also on the gap between holder and lead wire and on tape flexibility. The method is therefore described as suitable for qualitative assessment of extraction force, but not for acceptance tests. In practice, that means the method helps compare behavior and detect changes, but it should not be treated as a full pass/fail acceptance procedure on its own.
Figure-based procedure
Figure B.1 shows the pull-strength arrangement used for the measurement. That gives users the geometry of the test, including the tape, lead, sample holder, and test sample.
What terms does EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 define?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 uses several practical terms in the amended requirement and test method:
- Adhesion to tape - the holding action that keeps the component in the tape during handling.
- Extraction force - the pull force needed to remove a component lead from the tape.
- Lead - the component lead that is extracted in the test.
- Sample holder - the fixture that supports the test sample during measurement.
- Test sample - the cut-out piece of taped component used for the extraction-force test.
- Tape plane - the plane of the tape in which the lead force is measured.
- Normal handling - the usual handling conditions the package must withstand in storage and transport.
Who uses EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 is used by component manufacturers, tape-packaging suppliers, test laboratories, and quality engineers working with automated assembly. It is also relevant to buyers and inspectors who need to specify or verify packaging performance for components with axial leads.
The document is most useful when packaging must feed into automatic handling equipment without the component moving out of tolerance. It helps production, quality, and procurement teams speak the same language about tape retention and extraction-force checks.
What changed in EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 from the previous edition?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 amends EN 60286-1:2017 by replacing clause 4.2.5 and adding Annex B. The amendment introduces the combined topic of adhesion to tape and extraction force for component leads, and it adds the procedure for measuring lead extraction force.
Which standards are used with EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 is an amendment to IEC 60286-1:2017, which is the base document it updates. The amendment text is prepared for the same Part 1 topic: tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes.
What does the EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 document contain?
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 contains the revised wording of clause 4.2.5 and the new normative Annex B. The annex gives the measurement method for lead extraction force and points to Figure B.1 for the test arrangement.
The document also includes the foreword and amendment details that identify the responsible technical committee and the draft status. For technical use, the key content is the updated holding requirement and the extraction-force test setup.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jul-2025
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes". This standard covers: Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.020 - Electronic components in general; 31.240 - Mechanical structures for electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60286-1:2017/FprA2:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60286-1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/oprA2:2026
01-maj-2026
Pakiranje komponent za avtomatsko ravnanje - 1. del: Trakanje komponent z
osnimi izvodi/priključki na neprekinjenih trakovih - Dopolnilo A2
Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape
packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
Gurtung und Magazinierung von Bauelementen für automatische Verarbeitung - Teil 1:
Gurtung von Bauelementen mit axialen Anschlüssen
Emballage des composants pour opérations automatisées - Partie 1: Mise en bande des
composants à sorties axiales en bandes continues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60286-1:2017/prA2:2026
ICS:
31.020 Elektronske komponente na Electronic components in
splošno general
55.060 Tulci. Vretena Spools. Bobbins
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/oprA2:2026 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/oprA2:2026
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/oprA2:2026
40/3283/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60286-1/AMD2 ED3
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2026-03-20 2026-06-12
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
40/3271/CD, 40/3281/CC
IEC TC 40 : CAPACITORS AND RESISTORS FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
Netherlands Mr Ronald Drenthen
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TITLE:
Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of
components with axial leads on continuous tapes
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1 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
2 ____________
4 PACKAGING OF COMPONENTS FOR AUTOMATIC HANDLING –
6 Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
8 AMENDMENT 2
10 FOREWORD
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