3-Port Rework Station 400W - Hakko FX-973

Overview

The Hakko FX-973 is a professional 3-port rework station engineered for high-performance electronics assembly and repair. With 400W peak power output and support for up to 9 different handpiece types, it delivers exceptional flexibility for soldering, micro-soldering, nitrogen-assisted soldering, and desoldering applications. The station features intelligent priority channel detection that automatically switches between active handpieces while maintaining standby temperature on unused ports.

Key Features

• 400W peak power output for consistent temperature maintenance
• Supports 9 handpiece types: standard soldering irons, micro irons, nitrogen-assisted irons, hot tweezers, and desoldering tools
• Temperature range 50–500°C with ±3°C stability at idle
• Integrated dual-cylinder vacuum pump with 80 kPa maximum pressure and 15 l/min suction rate
• Priority channel detection with automatic handpiece recognition
• High-visibility display with wide viewing angle and high brightness
• Infrared communication for automatic calibration via thermometer (FG-100B/FG-101B)
• PC software integration for temperature logging, calibration management, and zero-error operation tracking
• Approximately 40% cycle time reduction compared to previous generation
• AC 24V power supply for reliable operation
• Includes FR-4103 desoldering tool as standard; compatible with FR-4104

Compatible Handpieces

The FX-973 accepts the following handpiece types on any port: FX-9701 soldering iron (included), FX-9702 soldering iron, FX-9703 micro soldering iron, FX-9704 micro nitrogen-assisted soldering iron, FX-9705 hot tweezers, FX-9706 micro hot tweezers, FX-9707 heavy-duty soldering iron, FX-9708 heavy-duty nitrogen-assisted soldering iron, and FR-4103 desoldering tool (included).

Applications

Ideal for precision electronics rework including component replacement, fine-pitch soldering, nitrogen-assisted soldering for lead-free applications, micro-soldering on delicate assemblies, and desoldering of mass-heavy components. Suitable for professional repair shops, manufacturing facilities, and specialized electronics assembly operations.