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== Black Weller == | == Black Weller == | ||
The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available. | The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available. | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlack.JPG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering. | The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering. | ||
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== Blue Weller == | == Blue Weller == | ||
| − | An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / | + | An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 430C more suitable for lead-free soldering. |
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| + | File:WSolderingIron_WellerBlue.JPG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== Maplin Temperature controlled == | == Maplin Temperature controlled == | ||
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| + | We have two of these. The elements have burned out previously and been replaced - this is not an easy fix, and when they next give problems replacement units should be bought. | ||
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| + | Have a display of temperature, so can be adjusted for both leaded and lead-free work. | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:WSolderingIron_TempControllable.JPG | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== Non-TC irons == | == Non-TC irons == | ||
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| + | These irons do not have temperature feedback, although some may be able to be set 'hotter' or 'cooler'. | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:WSolderingIron_Controllable1.JPG|General purpose iron. | ||
| + | File:WElectricDesolderer.JPG|Desolder pump with built-in heating element. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== Hot Air Gun == | == Hot Air Gun == | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:WHeatshrinkWorkstation1.JPG|Heatshrink tool in its workstation stand | ||
| + | File:WHeatshrinkWorkstation2.JPG|Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == We'd like to get == | ||
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| + | A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools. | ||
[[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | [[Category:Tools and Equipment]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 22 February 2019
| Soldering Irons | |
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| Manufacturer | Various |
| Model | Various |
| Location | Electronics Area |
| Team | Electronics |
| Induction Required | No |
| Tools: all pages • list • Power Tools • Broken tools {{}} | |
Black Weller
The 'classic' temperature controlled bench soldering iron, used in industry for years, and replacement parts are still available.
The Weller TCP irons use a unique temperature control mechanism, where the magnetic properties (Curie-point) of the bit itself control the point where the power to the iron is switched off. Each bit has a stamped in the end to denote the switching temperature, the black Weller should use number 7 bits, 700F / 370C suitable for leaded soldering.
Blue Weller
An updated version of the Black Weller, this one using number 8 bits, 800F / 430C more suitable for lead-free soldering.
Maplin Temperature controlled
We have two of these. The elements have burned out previously and been replaced - this is not an easy fix, and when they next give problems replacement units should be bought.
Have a display of temperature, so can be adjusted for both leaded and lead-free work.
Non-TC irons
These irons do not have temperature feedback, although some may be able to be set 'hotter' or 'cooler'.
General purpose iron.
Desolder pump with built-in heating element.
Hot Air Gun
Heatshrink tool in its workstation stand
Heatshrink tool removed for hand-held use
We'd like to get
A flexible temperature-controlled (with temperature readout) re-work station with iron and hot air tools.