Brass splice clips in lead frame can be used with either paper or plastic tape, punched or formed pockets, any cover tape, and any tape width. They can only be used with the K.SPLLF splicing tool designed for clips in lead frames. This tool works with the tape facing away from it so the clips and tool can be used on any width of tape that includes sprocket holes. The use of clips and tools makes splicing on-the-fly somewhat harder but still a mainstay with many customers (especially ones using splice carts), and are less operator dependent.