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Solder Iron Tip
• While using the soldering iron, it is important to clean the tip
regularly using a moist sponge or brass sponge to remove
impurities and reduce oxidation.
• Avoid leaving the iron on for long periods of time (more than
1hr) without using it. This will cause your tip to become oxidized
creating a “dry” tip that will lose heat conductivity and prevent
solder from wetting to the tip surface.
• Periodically, after the iron and tip have cooled to room
temperature, the tip should be removed from the iron and the
shaft cleaned using an emery pad. This will help prevent the tip
from seizing in the iron due to the excessive build-up of oxides
and contaminants.
Note:
Do not take a file to your American Beauty Paragon tip to
clean it. Using a file on your soldering iron tip will lead to the removal
of it’s iron plating which will significantly degrade the life of the tip.
• Periodically cycle the set screws of your iron. This will help
ensure they do not seize over time.
• When cleaning the shaft of your soldering iron tip, you should
also take the time to clean the bore (the cavity in which the tip
sits) of your iron using a wire brush.
Soldering Iron
Why not let us show you how to perform
basic maintenance on your soldering
irons.
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