Soldering Irons

The Thermaltronics Curie point soldering irons, operate by using a high frequency RF wave delivered into an induction coil, which is wrapped around the soldering iron tip. This tip is made from a special alloy designed to have a specific curie point and the coil and tip are electromagnetically coupled just like the secondary of a transformer. The skin effect causes the high frequency current to remain in the outer surface of the soldering iron tip, rapidly heating it to the curie point of the tip. At this curie point, the tip loses its magnetic properties and the tip and coil are decoupled. With the tip and coil decoupled, power is no longer being delivered to the tip, and thus, it does not continue to heat up.
However, as you begin to solder with the iron, the temperature drops below the curie point of the tip, allowing the tip and coil to recouple and once again power is delivered to the tip causing it to heat to the curie point. This process is repeated very rapidly providing a very stable soldering temperature. The curie point of the soldering irons tip is effectively what sets the temperature. Since the tip loses its magnetic properties at this point, the heater can’t continue to heat the tip once the point has been reached/ exceeded. This produces an incredibly precise level of regulation that in theory means the soldering iron cannot overshoot the rating of the tip. 

  • Sale! Thermaltronics TMT-9000S-2 Soldering System w/SHP-1 220-240VAC interchangeable for Metcal MX-500S-21

    Thermaltronics TMT-9000S-2 Soldering System interchangeable for Metcal MX Series

    SKU: TMT-9000S-2

    $595.80
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    Thermaltronics Soldering equipment offers improved heating capacity and the absence of difficult to predict “over-shoot”. Dwell times on the solder joints can be dramatically reduced in order to reduce thermal shock, all while avoiding ‘sticking’ and maintaining good solder flow
    The grip diameter and tip-to-grip length are comically small compared to any iron, without over-heating issues. The cartridge style tips are also slender and exclude bulbous protrusion close to the tip. Placement and monitoring of joints is made much easier, making the iron a pleasure to work with and a “must have” for anyone whom regularly picks up a soldering iron.

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  • Sale! Thermaltronics TMT-2000S-K Soldering System w/SHP-K 100-240VAC

    Thermaltronics TMT-2000S Soldering System Series

    SKU: TMT-2000S Series

    $266.40$390.00
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    The TMT-2000S is based on Curie Heat Technology which responds to the thermal demands of each solder joint by adjusting the power instantaneously, thereby meeting the exact requirements of the substrate component and solder material.

    Curie Heat with RF Induction is the safer alternative to conventional thermostatically controlled heaters, inductive heating enables maximum tip temperature to be governed without temperature-sensing or control circuitry.
    An inductive heater suitable for use in a soldering iron comprises a copper slug coated with magnetic material, wound about with a current-carrying coil. Magnetic coating properties dictate how its Curie temperature coincides with the pre-set maximum temperature for the soldering iron. At this Curie temperature, the coating loses its magnetic properties, causing the inductive heating action to cease. Slug temperature never can overshoot this natural maximum. When the iron contacts a joint, applying thermal load, the slug falls below the Curie temperature, the coating instantly begins to reacquire magnetic properties.
    In this way, an inductive soldering-iron heater operates without a temperature sensor or control circuitry, and recommences supplying thermal energy automatically, as soon as the tip contacts the joint.. Tip temperature is capped effectively, never overshooting the pre-set maximum.

    It is a dual switchable soldering system which comes at a desirable price for
    hobbyists, small workshops, universities, and production line soldering.
    • Extremely compact – weighs in at just 1.3Kg
    • Provides true process control
    • Reduces potential to damage board, component and solder joint quality

    WHICH TMT-2000S SYSTEM IS BEST FOR YOU?
    See below for detailed description of each system, system do not come with a standard tip. You will need to order the tips you require

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  • Thermaltronics TMT-2200S Dual Soldering System

    SKU: TMT-2200S

    $1,604.20
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    The latest system released by Thermaltronics is the TMT-2200S. It utilises Curie Heat Technology, with the added benefit of running both outputs simultaneously.

     

    This system also has the option for the Heavy Duty Dual Heater Handpiece.
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    • Dual ports can operate simultaneously
    • Curie Heat Technology at 470KHz
    • Maximum flexibility, allows the use of K, P and S Series tips
    • No calibration or operator training required
    • No additional coil assembly costs
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  • Thermaltronics DS-KIT-1 Desoldering Kit for TMT-9000S interchangeable for Metcal MX-D001

    SKU: DS-KIT-1

    $577.50
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    Thermaltronics DS-KIT-1 desoldering kit for use on the TMT-9000S uses shop air to create a powerful air vacuum to clean through-holes quickly and efficiently. Cleaning and maintenance is quick and easy with the use of replaceable filter wools (DS-FW-1) and chamber liners (DS-CL-1).

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  • Thermaltronics DS-KIT-3 Desoldering Kit for TMT-2000S

    SKU: DS-KIT-3

    $577.50
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    Thermaltronics DS-KIT-3 desoldering kit for use on the TMT-2000S uses shop air to create a powerful air vacuum to clean through-holes quickly and efficiently. Cleaning and maintenance is quick and easy with the use of replaceable filter wools (DS-FW-1) and chamber liners (DS-CL-1).

     

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  • Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-1 Tweezers Kit for TMT-9000S

    Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-1 Tweezers Kit for TMT-9000S

    SKU: TZ-KIT-1

    $449.20
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    Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-1 Tweezers Kit for TMT-9000S

    Uses Thermaltronics MTZ Series Tweezers Tips.
    Dual lockable arms.
    Adjustable alignment of tips in x-y directions.
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  • Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-3 Tweezers Kit for TMT-2000S

    Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-3 Tweezers Kit for TMT-2000S

    SKU: TZ-KIT-3

    $385.00
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    Thermaltronics TZ-KIT-3 Tweezers Kit for TMT-2000S

    Uses Thermaltronics KTZ Series Tweezers Tips.
    Dual lockable arms.
    Adjustable alignment of tips in x-y directions.
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  • TMT-ST10 Solder Tip Tester

    SKU: TMT-ST10

    $1,014.10
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    The TMT-ST10 is a light weight, easy to use tip tester, providing three accurate measurements:

    • Tip Temperature
    • Tip to Ground Resistance
    • Tip to ground AC Voltage Leakage

     

    Test data can be easily saved to memory and exported for data analysis.

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  • TMT-ASTC100 Automatic Solder Tip Cleaner

    SKU: TMT-ASTC100

    $189.10
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    The TMT-ASTC100 helps to rework badly oxidised tips. Two highly quality brass brushes, which revolve in opposite directions, aid in the removal of oxidisation from the soldering tip. The system is light and compact, taking up minimal benchtop space, and is easy to clean and maintain.

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  • Thermaltronics Auto Solder Feeder Kit

    SKU: TMT-AF100

    $498.50
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    Thermaltronics AF-KIT auto solder feeder kit provides for single handed operation during soldering applications. The kit is provided as an accessory to existing Thermaltronics hand soldering tools.

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