jbc AD 8211, Reference Manual

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JBC Tip cleaning Range
W i t h t h e i n c r e a s i n g l y d e m a n d i n g
conditions in which soldering tips are
being used, it is essential to apply the right
cleaning method. Leadfree solder alloys
have changed the (hand)soldering
process in recent years. In order to deal
with the incresed oxidation, product of the
often increased soldering temperature, the
higher flux content and the higher
activated flux chemistries, JBC introduces
its new range of tip cleaning tools:
1 - SPONGE STAND ACCESSORY
Ref. 0007080
The standard from the leaded era.
Mechanically smooth but criticised for the
thermal shock that the tip suffers every
time it is being cleaned. When cleaned
and replaced frequently and always in
combination with demineralised water that
is to keep the sponge moist not soaked,
it is a valid cleaning method in both leaded
and leadfree processes.
2 - BRASS WOOL CLEANING ACCESSORY
Ref. 0006760
This cleaning method has the advantage
that there is no water involved so the tip
does not suffer a thermal shock. It is
very effective in eliminating oxide layers
that build up on the tip, especially at
high temperatures. It wil not remove all
the solder from the tip so it prevents
the tip from oxidizing between cleaning
and re-wetting. It needs to be used
gently and a particle blocker (not to be
used above 400 ºC, 750 ºF) should be
in place in order to prevent little brass
pieces, that enevitably break off the
pad, from polluting the process.
Cut to use with metal
brush ref.: 0006217
Release the brass
cleaning wool from
the bag and place it
inside the stand.
Brass cleaning wool
ref.: 0006205
TIP CLEANING RANGE
Sponge
ref.: 0006169
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