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: The type, style, or nature of the accessory.
Size: The physical dimensions of the device. Typically length by width.
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Specifications: This selection indicates the attributes which expound on a product’s abilities, but are not a standard attribute universal to this product family.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | SMDTCLF |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY 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 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY 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 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY 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 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY 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