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Rework tip hook 30° 0.5 x 15.24 mm 357 °C SMTC series - Metcal SMTC-0172
The hook shaped SMTC-0172 rework tip drags solder along whole pin rows with its 15.24 mm long, 0.5 mm wide blade. The 30° bend keeps the handpiece out of the line of sight. Its 357 °C tip temperature is intended for temperature sensitive components and thin boards.
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Description
Fine pitch SMD parts can only be removed if the tip reaches several terminals at once. The hook shaped SMTC-0172 with a 15.24 mm blade length and 0.5 mm width drags solder along the pin row and works at 357 °C tip temperature.
Benefits
- Hook shape with a 15.24 mm blade for dragging along entire pin rows
- Blade width 0.5 mm for fine pitch layouts
- Bent by 30° for a clear view of the joint
- Tip temperature 357 °C, intended for temperature sensitive components and thin boards
- SmartHeat cartridge with tool free change on the MX handpiece
Applications
The tip is used for drag soldering on heat sensitive SOIC and QFP packages, on flexible circuits and wherever heat input has to stay limited.
Compatibility and scope of delivery
Compatible with Metcal MX series systems together with the MX-H1-AVA and MX-RM3E handpieces. Supplied as one SMTC-0172 rework cartridge, order unit is one piece.
Technical data
| Item no. | WL27578 |
|---|---|
| Model | SMTC-0172 |
| Manufacturer | Metcal |
| Manufacturer item no. | SMTC-0172 |
| Product series | SMTC series |
| Tip length | 15.24 mm |
| Tip width | 0.5 mm |
| Tip shape | hook shaped |
| Tip alignment | bent 30° |
| Tip temperature | 357 °C |
| Compatible handpiece | MX-H1-AVA, MX-RM3E |
| Order unit | piece |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer Nr. | SMTC-0172 |
| 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 |
| Tip diameter/width [mm] | 0.5 |
| Series | SMTC |
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