Soldering Tip Cleaner Rotating Brush - Hakko FT 720-20

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

Technical Specifications

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.

Scope of Delivery

• FT 720-20 Tip Cleaner unit with standard fluoroplastic brush
• Instruction manual