Weller PTD9 (480°C) 4.6 mm Screwdriver 33 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with TCP (series (old generation)

The "longlife" soldering tips for TCP soldering irons are made from pure copper and coated with iron and chrome-plated to ensure a long life and prevent oxidation. They are always easily wetted when properly maintained.

Range of tips includes the following:

Soldering is the process used to build a soldering connection by using the heated tip of a soldering iron to melt soldering wire. The soldering tips are available in many different sizes and tip shapes, dependant on the application they are being used for. They are used to melt solder wire to connect two elements or components together to create a permanent connection and are often utilised in an electronics or manufacturing capacity as they often need to be conductive. The process of soldering is most commonly used by: