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Soldering Tip Cleaner Rotating Brush - Hakko FT 720-20
Automatic tip cleaner with infrared sensor-activated rotating brushes. Cleans various tip shapes quickly without water, minimizes temperature drop, and reduces solder ball scattering. Includes standard fluoroplastic brush with optional metal and resin brush alternatives.
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Description
Overview
The Hakko FT 720-20 is an automatic soldering tip cleaner designed to reduce cleaning time and increase soldering process efficiency. Equipped with an infrared sensor, the unit automatically activates rotating brushes when a soldering tip is inserted, providing quick and effective cleaning without the use of water.
Key Features
- Infrared sensor-activated automatic brush rotation for quick tip cleaning
- Cleans a wide variety of soldering tip shapes and sizes
- Minimizes soldering tip temperature drop during cleaning
- Narrow front cover opening reduces solder ball scattering and prevents foreign object debris (FOD)
- Adjustable opening width – removable adjuster allows cleaning of larger tips
- Interchangeable brush options for different soldering applications
- No water required – dry cleaning method
- Compact base design with integrated adjuster storage
Brush Options
- Standard Fluoroplastic Brush (Part No. A5063): Recommended for fine and precise component soldering with minimal solder residue
- Metal Brush (Part No. A1567): Effective for complete solder removal; requires attention to tip oxidation
- Resin Brush (Part No. A1566): Long-life brush with excellent durability; ideal for high-volume soldering operations
Applications
The FT 720-20 is ideal for soldering workstations requiring frequent tip cleaning and high productivity. It is suitable for fine electronics assembly, precision soldering, and high-volume production environments where minimizing downtime and maintaining tip temperature are critical.
Technical data
| Activation Method | Infrared sensor |
|---|---|
| Brush Type (Standard) | Fluoroplastic (Teflon) |
| Optional Brush Types | Metal, Resin |
| Cleaning Method | Dry brush rotation (no water) |
| Tip Compatibility | Various soldering tip shapes and sizes |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer | Hakko |
| Manufacturer Nr. | FT 720-20 |
| EAN | 4962615056840 |
| HS-Code | 84609000 |
| GPSR manufacturer information | TBK - Technisches Büro Kullik GmbH Industriestrasse 27 DE-56276 Großmaischeid www.kullik.com |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
Scope of delivery
- FT 720-20 Tip Cleaner unit with standard fluoroplastic brush
- Instruction manual
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