GrifTools FPS — patented flexible print support for SMT paste printing
Maximum process security and outstanding print quality at an affordable investment cost.
The patented GrifTools FPS (Flexible Print Support) is an intelligent, universal support system designed to optimize the solder paste printing process on PCBs. It ensures rigid and stable board clamping during the critical squeegee phase, eliminating coplanarity errors — which makes it a good fit for high-mix low-volume and low-mix high-volume production alike.
Key features
- Universal toolplate: one single baseplate fits different types of screen printers — DEK, MPM, Ekra, Panasonic, Yamaha.
- Smart and adjustable: a highly adaptable base structure suited to a wide range of electronic applications.
- Dedicated top support: pin tips engineered to give maximum support on high-density layouts.
- Fast changeover: minimises production downtime with record setup speeds.
- Cloud-supported RFQ: complex solutions ordered through a modern cloud procurement procedure.
- Vacuum integration: vacuum options available for secure board clamping.
Technical specifications
- Premium material: precision machined from high-grade EN AW7075 aluminium alloy.
- Surface treatment: hard anodised coating for superior wear and scratch resistance.
- Applicable PCB thickness: from 0.8 mm up to 10 mm.
- Printer compatibility: custom heights available for DEK, MPM, Ekra, Panasonic, Yamaha.
