SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026
(Amendment)Amendment 2 - Packaging of components for automatic handling - Part 1: Tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- I11 - Imaginarni 11
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 20-Oct-2026
- Due Date
- 08-Dec-2026
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 is Amendment 2 to IEC 60286-1:2017 for packaging of components for automatic handling, Part 1 on tape packaging of components with axial leads on continuous tapes. It is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and updates the rules for how components are held in tape and how lead extraction force is checked.
What does SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 specify?
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 amends the existing tape-packaging standard for components with axial leads on continuous tapes. The amendment focuses on one functional point: keeping components in position in the tape and checking the force needed to pull a lead out of the tape.
The document is organized as an amendment to the base standard. In the text shown, it replaces clause 4.2.5 and adds a new normative Annex B with a measurement method and Figure B.1.
This matters in practice because packaging must protect component position during storage, transport and normal handling, while still allowing automatic feeding equipment to work reliably.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026?
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 updates the tape-retention requirement and adds a defined way to assess lead extraction force. The amendment is about one packaging performance question: do the components stay in the tape, and can the lead be pulled out in a controlled way?
Clause 4.2.5 - adhesion to tape and extraction force
Clause 4.2.5 states that the components shall be held in the tape(s) so that their position stays within the permitted tolerances during storage, transportation and normal handling. In practice, this means the packaging must keep parts aligned and seated well enough for later automatic use.
The same clause adds that, if required, the extraction force of components shall be measured in accordance with Annex B and be greater than a specified value for a single lead. The threshold is shown in the amended text as a blank to be completed in the adopted standard text, so users should check the published version they apply.
Annex B - how to measure extraction force
Annex B is normative and gives the measurement method for lead extraction force. The test is carried out on cut-out samples and follows the procedure shown in Figure B.1.
The force is measured in the plane of the tape, vertical to the tape direction. This matters because it defines the load direction and makes test results comparable between suppliers and laboratories.
Practical meaning of the method
Annex B also states that the result depends not only on tape adhesiveness, but also on the gap between holder and lead wire and on the flexibility of the tape. That means the value is influenced by both the tape design and the component fit.
The annex says the method is suitable only for a qualitative assessment of extraction force, not for acceptance tests. In practice, users should treat it as a comparative or screening method rather than a final pass/fail certification test.
Why the amendment matters
For packaging designers and process engineers, this amendment links component retention to measurable extraction behavior. For quality teams, it gives a common method to compare tape performance. For automatic assembly users, it helps reduce feeding problems caused by loose or poorly retained components.
What terms does SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 define?
Adhesion to tape is the ability of the packaging to keep the component seated in the tape during handling and transport.
Extraction force is the force needed to pull a component lead out of the tape.
Lead is the axial component connection that is held by the tape and measured in the extraction test.
Tape is the continuous carrier used to package the components for automatic handling.
Sample holder is the part of the test setup that supports the cut-out sample during measurement.
Pull strength is the force indicated in Figure B.1 when the lead is extracted from the taping.
Who uses SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026?
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 is used by component manufacturers, packaging engineers, incoming quality teams and test laboratories. It is also relevant to buyers and assemblers who specify tape packaging for automatic insertion equipment.
The standard is mainly relevant in the electronics supply chain, especially for components with axial leads that are supplied on continuous tapes. Users apply it when designing packaging, checking retention, comparing packaging designs, or investigating feeding problems on automatic handling lines.
What changed in SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 is Amendment 2 to IEC 60286-1:2017. The amendment replaces clause 4.2.5 with a text on adhesion to tape and extraction force, and it adds a new normative Annex B on measurement of lead extraction force.
What does the SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 document contain?
The document contains the amendment front matter, the updated clause 4.2.5, and a new Annex B with the extraction-force test method. Annex B includes the test principle and Figure B.1, which shows the pull-strength setup with the tape, lead, sample holder and test sample.
It also includes the foreword, which identifies the IEC technical committee responsible for the amendment and explains its drafting basis. The content is aimed at standardization work, packaging evaluation and technical review rather than general product description.
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- 01-May-2026
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SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.020 - Electronic components in general; 31.240 - Mechanical structures for electronic equipment; 55.060 - Spools. Bobbins. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60286-1:2018/kFprA2:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60286-1:2018. 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
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: HORIZONTAL FUNCTION(S):
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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
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2031
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SIST EN 60286-1:2018/oprA2:2026
IEC CDV 60286-1 ED3 AMD2 © IEC 2026
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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