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Soldering tip care

RoHS-compliant tip tinner to prolong soldering tip life

I.C. Tip Tinner (RoHS compliant) is formulated to prolong soldering tip life in the harsh environment of no-clean and water-soluble fluxes. It restores the protective solder coating on a hot tip, which helps heat transfer and slows oxidation.

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I.C. Tip Tinner, Lead Free

Available in 1/2 oz and 1-1/2 oz tins.

IC Tip Tinner, Lead Free
Re-tinIC Tip Tinner, Lead FreeRoHS compliant. Prolongs soldering tip life with no-clean and water-soluble fluxes. Packaged in an ESD safe can.From $8.40 ★★★★★ (6) 4.6 on Amazon · 105 ratingsAdd to cart · $8.400.5oz Can · other sizes

Why techs pick it

Every tip maker says the same thing: tin your tips

A coated tip resists oxidation while it cools, so it is ready the next time you pick it up.

01

Made for lead-free work

Higher working temperatures with lead-free solder make oxidation more common. Re-tinning keeps tips wetting.

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02

Clean, residue-free formula

No halides or halogens, RoHS compliant, and packaged in an ESD safe can with an adhesive back you can mount at the bench.

03

Less money on replacement tips

Re-tin at the end of every shift and before you store the iron. Your team spends less time fighting dewetted tips and less money replacing them.

Questions techs ask

How to re-tin a soldering tip

When should I re-tin a soldering tip?
Whenever the tip looks dull or stops wetting, at the end of every shift and before you store the iron.
How do I use I.C. Tip Tinner?
Heat the iron to its normal working temperature. Wipe the hot tip on a damp sponge or brass wool. Press it into the compound for a few seconds and turn it so the whole working surface is coated. Wipe again and check that solder flows evenly.
Does it work with no-clean and water-soluble fluxes?
Yes. It is formulated to prolong tip life in the harsh environment of no-clean and water-soluble fluxes.
Can I use it in an ESD area?
It is packaged in an ESD safe can, and the adhesive backing lets you mount it next to the workstation.

Skin care that cares about the worker and about the work

Try it on your bench first.

Free samples for manufacturing professionals. Buy direct or through your distributor.