Ref. 0007080 | Ref.0006760

With the increasingly demanding 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.

3- METAL BRUSH (Ref.0006217): The metal brush differs from the cleaning wool in that it is a little bit more agressive on the tip. It therefore cleans the tip very well but it should be used gently.

4- TIP TINNER / CLEANER (Ref. 9900000): A long proven method of chemically cleaning and retinning at the same time. It should be used when the above methods fail and a very active cleaning method is needed.

5- SAND CLEANING ACCESSORY (Ref. 0006780):JBC's sand cleaning method reconditions even the most oxidised tips and makes them wettable again. This method is advisable when all else fails.

The cleaning tools will be mounted together on the soldering iron's stand, but it is also possible either to mount only one of them or use both stands separately. To join the stands you only need to screw the parts under the fixing clip.