Summary
This blog provides a solution to tidy partially consumed electronic component reel/spool tape using a 3D-printed clip.
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Clip for Electronic Component Reel
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On-Reel Clip
For infrequently used component reels, an on-reel clip can be attached as shown above to secure the tape. The 3D-printed clip features a slot through the clip body for securing the tape. This prevents the unnecessary unwinding of a reel when stored.
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Loose Component Reels
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Reel Types
Component reels come in various diameters and packaging which can result in different spool characteristics. The clip dimensions were adjusted to suit different for suppliers such as Multicomp Pro, Philips, Yageo, Vishay, Wurth and likely more manufacturers.
For this blog, two reel types were used. The more common reel uses a thin or narrow reel frame and others had a thicker frame. Narrow clips use a 1.2 mm gap and Wide use a 1.9 mm gap to clip over the reels as illustrated below.
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Closeup of Fitted Clip
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Reel Clips
To assist in identifying the type of components on a reel, the first letter of the component was embossed on the outside face of the clip. R for resistor, C for a capacitor and a generic N for no marking.
The printed clips used a 0.16 mm printer resolution, material was PLA+, no raft and no supports.
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3D Model of Component Clip
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Downloads
These files are free for personal use.
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