This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Solder Sponges, Tip Cleaners category on DigiKey.com
Products in this category are used to maintain the surface finish of soldering iron tips in a satisfactory condition. Included are tools such as sponges and scouring pads commonly used to remove minor oxidation and debris buildup that occur during routine use, tools for more aggressive mechanical remediation of badly oxidized tips, and materials used for chemical tip cleaning and maintenance.
SelectionCharacteristics
Type: A general description of the item.
Size: describes the dimensions of the overall geometry of the item.
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Specifications: Where applicable. Indicates unique characteristic(s) of the item.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | SMDTCLF |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | SMDTCLF-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Chip Quik Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Lead Free Solder Tip Tinner (Activator) For Use With Soldering Irons, Workstands 1.57" Dia x 0.57" H (40.0mm x 14.5mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | T0051384099 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | T0051384099-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Apex Tool Group |
| DESCRIPTION | Metal Brass Wool Solder Wire Scouring Pad For Use With WDC and WDC2 Dry Cleaner |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | CS-1 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | CS-1-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Techspray |
| DESCRIPTION | Single Center Hole Solder Sponge For Use With Soldering Irons, Workstands 2.13" L x 1.50" W (54.0mm x 38.0mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 599B-02 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 1691-1006-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | American Hakko Products, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Holder Included, Metal Brass Wool Solder Wire Scouring Pad For Use With Soldering Irons, Workstands |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
EasyBraid - Solder Sponge Capabilities
Blogs
Three Steps to Cleaning a Soldering Tip