Sky Hooks and Board Stiffening Tooling
Sky Hooks and Board Stiffeners are used to keep the PCB flat during the Reflow or Wave Solder process. The majority of these types of tools are used to keep the PCB flat around critical BGA types of components. These stiffeners are all custom made for your application. Contact AGI to determine which approach is best for your application.
AGI Corporation makers of Wave Solder Pallets, Feeder Carts, Adjustable Pallets, Skyhooks, Holddowns, Wash Baskets, PC Assembly Parts
Sky Hook designed for the Reflow process. Operator locates the tool into the holes or slots of the PCB and turns the latch to lock in place.
Sky Hook Close-up Views     Sky Hook Mounted on PCB for Reflow

Sky Hooks for Wave Solder
Board Stiffening Tooling
AGI also designs and builds custom Board Stiffening Tooling. Please consult your AGI applications
engineer to discuss your needs.
PCB reflow stiffeners designed for your unique application. Here the stiffener ensures the PCB stays flat during reflow
near these two 1100 ball BGA's.