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Rework soldering tip tunnel for SOIC-8 SMTC series 357 °C - Metcal SMTC-004
Tunnel cartridge that encloses both pin rows of a SOIC-8 and melts all eight joints together. The part can then be lifted without prying and without stress on the pads. Fixed tip temperature 357 °C, for MX-H1-AVA and MX-RM3E.
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Description
Desoldering a SOIC-8 pin by pin tears pads off quickly. This SMTC series tunnel cartridge covers the whole package, brings every lead up to 357 °C at once and releases the part in one step.
Benefits
- Working geometry tunnel, matched to SOIC-8
- Constant tip temperature of 357 °C from SmartHeat induction heating, no calibration required
- Short dwell time protects temperature sensitive parts and the board laminate
- Tool free cartridge change on the MX-H1-AVA and MX-RM3E hand pieces
Applications
Changing SOIC-8 devices such as EEPROMs, drivers and operational amplifiers in repair, firmware swaps and rework.
Compatibility and scope of delivery
The cartridge fits the Metcal MX series hand pieces MX-H1-AVA and MX-RM3E and is changed without tools. Supplied as one rework cartridge SMTC-004, order unit piece.
Technical data
| Item no. | WL13727 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Metcal |
| Manufacturer item no. | SMTC-004 |
| Model | SMTC-004 |
| Product series | SMTC series |
| Tip shape | tunnel |
| Tip temperature | 357 °C |
| Compatible hand piece | MX-H1-AVA, MX-RM3E |
| Order unit | piece |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer Nr. | SMTC-004 |
| GPSR manufacturer information | OK International Ltd Eagle Close, Chandlers Ford GB-SO53 4NF Hampshire www.metcal.com |
| Condition of article | New |
| Article authenticity | Original product |
| Series | SMTC |
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