Soldering iron
A soldering iron is a device used for attaching wires and electronic components together with solder (usually a mixture of tin and lead). This action is called soldering. They can also be used for other tasks such as fixing jewelry. There are several different kinds of soldering irons, such as ones that make use of transformers, or ones that heat up to higher temperatures than others. Some even use natural gas.
A soldering iron stand can be used to hold the iron. It is usually a flat metal stand with a coil that holds the iron.
Soldering Iron Media
- Solderinggun
A gas-fired soldering iron
Historical soldering irons (front) and torches (back)
Electric soldering iron for electronic work
Soldering on PCB.
Section of a soldering iron tip with an internal heating element
Temperature-controlled soldering station
Desoldering of a 1210 capacitor using no flux.
Soldering iron holder (used to support soldering iron when not in use)
Some common soldering iron tips (also known as soldering bits). Note that there are different tip style naming conventions from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some very typical names are listed here.
