118 Heavy-Duty Soldering Irons Well suited for assembly line electronic production, these irons can handle constant use. They feature an innovative compression-wound heating element that can maintain a constant temperature. The 100-250 watt irons include a diamond tip; the tip is sold separately for the AMB-3178LT-300. AMB-3138-100 Heavy-Duty Iron, 100 Watts .................................................$158.00 AMB-3138-150 Heavy-Duty Iron, 150 Watts .................................................$158.00 AMB-3138X-175 Heavy-Duty Iron, 175 Watts .................................................$153.00 AMB-3158-200 Heavy-Duty Iron, 200 Watts .................................................$220.00 AMB-3158X-250 Heavy-Duty Iron, 250 Watts .................................................$230.00 AMB-3178LT-300 Heavy-Duty Iron, 300 Watts .................................................$224.00 Pencil-Style Soldering Irons Professional quality irons, priced for the hobbyist. You can rely on them to provide consistent temperatures for all of your projects. They’re comfortable and maneuverable, ideal for tight chassis and precise solder joints. AMB-3110-30 Pencil-Style Iron, 30 Watts..................................................... $80.00 AMB-3112-60 Pencil-Style Iron, 60 Watts..................................................... $92.00 More Soldering Irons Online - You’ll find a huge range of soldering irons available at DXEngineering.com. You’ll be able to select the perfect iron for your bench online. AMB-3138X-175 AMB-3138-150 Soldering Butane Soldering Kit If you’ve got a base station antenna, then you already know how handy a portable soldering iron is. The J-700KT can be used as a soldering iron, hot knife, torch or heat gun. That means it’s perfect for replacing connectors, repairing solder joints, or even melting ice from guy lines and antenna elements. It reaches operating temperature in seconds, and you can set the temperature from 410 to 850 degrees F, equivalent to a 25-80 watt electrical iron. (Torch operation reaches 2,500 degrees F.) At its mid-level setting, a single canister of butane will last for about 120 minutes of continuous use. ECG-J-700KT Butane Soldering Kit ........................................................................$62.99 ECG-JT-002 Replacement Chisel Tip for J-700KT ..............................................$12.49 Solder Kester has over a century of experience making the finest quality solder on the market. This solder is ideal for sensitive electronic and telecommunication equipment. This chart is just the tip of the iceberg, visit DXEngineering.com for more solder options. Part Number Type Gauge Melting Point (F) Price 1 Lb. Spool KTR-14-6040-0125 No Flux Core 8 361˚ $74.99 KTR-24-6337-8817 245, No-Clean 14 361˚ $51.99 KTR-24-6337-6411 331, Water Soluble Flux 14 361˚ $44.99 KTR-24-6040-9710 RMA Rosin Core 22 361˚ $75.99 KTR-24-6040-0061 44 RA Rosin Core 14 361˚ $42.99 KTR-24-6337-0027 44 RA Rosin Core 20 361˚ $59.99 KTR-24-6040-0027 44 RA Rosin Core 20 361˚ $54.99 KTR-6040-0066 44 RA Rosin Core 11 361˚ $41.99 Flux Pen Apply your solder flux with ease and precision, and keep your PCBs clean and attractive. Kester 186 is an RMA-type flux that retains high thermal stability, and any residue lef af er soldering is typically OK for most electrical applications. KTR-83-1000-0186 Flux Pen .................................................................................. $12.99 Pencil Style Soldering Irons These are excellent irons for your shack, toolbox or road-kit. They’re available in multiple temperature ratings and boast a precision conical tip. A folding iron stand is included. ECG-J-060VT Conical Tip 25-60 Watts ....................... $23.99 Dri-Wick Desoldering Braids Whether you’re working on a PCB or point-to-point circuits, Dri-Wick Desoldering Braids will make desoldering jobs much easier (and much safer for your gear). This 100 percent copper wick is coated with flux, which will help the solder pull cleanly and quickly of of the component. Part Number Braid Width Spool Length Price AMB-484-1G .035" 5' $4.50 AMB-484-2G .055" 5' $4.75 AMB-484-3G .075" 5' $5.00 AMB-484-4G .098" 5' $5.25 AMB-484-5G .130" 5' $5.50 AMB-485-8C .093" 8' $7.25 DeoxIT® Rosin Soldering Flux Formulated to improve solder flow, this non-corrosive flux can be wiped of easily without leaving a residue. CAG-RSF-R80-2 DeoxIT Rosin Soldering Flux .......$9.99 Silver Bearing Solder Paste Make your tough soldering job easier. Simply use the syringe to apply ISO-TIP’s Solder Bearing Paste to your solder joint, hit it with your iron and the solder will flow right in—no mess and no clumsy wire feeding. It works with all ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including steel, bronze, chrome, silver and more. That means it's perfect for wires, cable, connectors, plumbing/piping, and more. Read how it works at DXEngineering.com. ISO-7459 Silver Bearing Solder Paste ...................................................$12.99 Summit Racing™ Wraparound Safety Glasses Don’t forget to wear a good pair of safety glasses when soldering connectors, mounting components on a circuit board, or doing any soldering work to prevent particulates and chemicals from damaging your vision. These Summit Racing wraparound safety glasses feature polycarbonate lenses plus a stylish wraparound design that fits close to help reduce the risk of eye injuries whether you’re working in the shack or garage. Summit Racing™ Bifocal Safety Glasses also available. SUM-P186 Wraparound Safety Glasses, Chrome Lens ............................$6.99 SUM-P187 Wraparound Safety Glasses, Amber Lens ..............................$6.99 SUM-P188 Wraparound Safety Glasses, Orange Lens .............................$6.99 SUM-P189 Wraparound Safety Glasses, Gray Lens ..................................$6.99 SUM-P190-10 Bifocal Safety Glasses, 1.0 Diopter, Clear .............................$10.99 SUM-P190-15 Bifocal Safety Glasses, 1.5 Diopter, Clear .............................$10.99 SUM-P190-20 Bifocal Safety Glasses, 2.0 Diopter, Clear .............................$10.99 SUM-P190-25 Bifocal Safety Glasses, 2.5 Diopter, Clear ...............................$9.99 Soldering Tip Cleaner Enjoy smoother solder flow with this compact and convenient coiled-wire type cleaner. The brass wires won’t burn or allow solder to stick. And since it’s used dry, the coils won’t cool your iron when you clean the tip. All it takes is a quick wipe of your iron through the steel-wool style cleaning ball. ECG-JA-20 Soldering Tip Cleaner ..............................................................$8.65 M12 Soldering Iron Kit Milwaukee's M12 Soldering Iron delivers fast application speeds by reaching operational temperature in under 18 seconds and by maintaining an optimized temperature throughout even the most demanding jobs. Its heat indicator notifies users when the tool is ready to use and safe to store, eliminating guesswork. The three-stop pivoting head provides unmatched access by letting users adapt the tool for the application and solder in more confined spaces. The M12 Soldering Iron, powered by REDLITHIUM battery technology, delivers up to 40 minutes of run-time on an M12 compact battery pack. The soldering iron kit includes a rechargeable M12 REDLITHIUM Li-Ion battery, charger, and carrying case. MWT-2488-21 M12 Soldering Iron Kit ................................................................... $159.00 Orders by 10 pm ET ship the same day. See pg. 74 for details.
