PACE Soldering
Soldering and desoldering irons
Individual PACE handpieces for soldering and component removal: TD-100A and TD-200 tip-heater cartridge irons, the PS-90 general purpose iron, the MT-100 MiniTweez thermal tweezers and the TP-65 ThermoPik removal tool. They add to or replace handpieces on existing stations and, depending on the model, come in SensaTemp, IntelliHeat or AccuDrive versions. Complete stations and matching tips are listed in the neighbouring categories.
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- 1 manufacturer
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Buying guide
How to choose Soldering and desoldering irons
What matters when choosing: properties, comparison and typical applications.
Selection criteria
| Criterion | Options | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Station connector | SensaTemp (black connector), IntelliHeat (blue connector), AccuDrive | The handpiece must match the control technology of the station. The PS-90 is available in SensaTemp and IntelliHeat versions. |
| Type | Cartridge iron, general purpose iron, thermal tweezers, removal tool with vacuum pick-up | TD-100A and TD-200 with tip-heater cartridge, PS-90 with quick-change tips and 3/16 in shank. |
| Heat demand | Fine soldering up to heavy multilayer boards | The TD-200 delivers up to 120 W per tip, the PS-90 has a high heat capacity for through-hole parts. |
| Scope of supply | With or without stand | Handpieces without a stand need a matching stand from the PACE range. |
Applications
Micro soldering TD-100A and TD-200 keep the hand less than 48 mm behind the tip and suit work under a magnifier or microscope.
Continuous production soldering On the TD-200, tip cartridges can be hot-swapped in about 2 seconds, the range is 193 to 454 °C.
Heavy through-hole assemblies The PS-90 solders multilayer boards at a lower working temperature and also takes SMD removal tips.
Small SMD components The MT-100 MiniTweez heats both sides of a chip or SOT and lifts it in one step.
QFP and flatpacks The TP-65 ThermoPik heats all leads at once and lifts the component with a vacuum pick-up, for packages up to 36.3 x 36.3 mm.
FAQ
- How do I know which iron fits my station?
- By the connector on station and handpiece: SensaTemp is black, IntelliHeat is blue. AccuDrive handpieces such as the TD-200 run on the ADS200 and on the AccuDrive ports of the MBT360.
- What is the difference between TD-100A and TD-200?
- The TD-100A is built for IntelliHeat stations such as MBT 301 and MBT 350 and takes 1124, 1126 and 1128 series tips. The TD-200 works with AccuDrive, delivers up to 120 W and uses its own tip cartridges.
- Are tips included?
- The handpieces in this category are supplied without tips. Matching tips are sorted by handpiece series in the soldering and desoldering tips category.
- Can the PS-90 heater be replaced?
- Yes, the heater element is available as a spare part. When it wears, only the heater is replaced, not the whole handpiece.