Hakko Hot Air Stations and Preheaters
Hakko Soldering stations
Hakko hot air rework stations and preheating plates deliver precisely controlled airflow temperatures from 100 °C to 500 °C with a stability tolerance of ±1 °C, making them the benchmark tool for lead-free SMD rework under IPC-7711/7721. The FR-810B hot air station operates at up to 800 W with airflow adjustable from 1 to 99 steps, while Hakko preheating plates such as the FR-872 reach stable substrate temperatures between 50 °C and 250 °C - essential for preventing thermal shock on multilayer PCBs with components rated to JEDEC J-STD-020.
As an authorised distributor for Hakko products, esd.equipment stocks 6 hot air rework and preheating units ready for immediate dispatch, all compliant with CE marking requirements and fully compatible with Hakko's soldering system ecosystem. Each station meets RoHS 2011/65/EU and supports ESD-safe operation when grounded per IEC 61340-5-1, making them a reliable choice for professional electronics manufacturing and rework environments.
Hakko vs. Weller vs. Metcal vs. JBC - Hot Air Rework Station Technical Comparison
| Criterion | Hakko FR-810B | Weller WHA 900 | Metcal HCT2-200 | JBC TESE-2A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | 100-500 °C | 100-500 °C | 100-480 °C | 50-500 °C |
| Temperature stability | ±1 °C | ±1 °C | ca. ±2 °C | ±1 °C |
| Heating power | 800 W | 900 W | 600 W | ca. 700 W |
| Airflow control | 1-99 steps digital | 1-99 steps digital | Analog rotary | Digital stepless |
| ESD-safe design | Yes - grounded handpiece | Yes - grounded | Yes - grounded | Yes - grounded |
| Norm compliance | IPC-7711/7721, RoHS | IPC-7711/7721, RoHS | RoHS | IPC-7711/7721, RoHS |
| Preheating plate option | FR-872, 50-250 °C | WHP 3000 available | Separate unit | Separate unit |
| Sleep / auto-off function | Yes - programmable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Typical application areas: Electronics manufacturing SMT rework (IPC-7711/7721, IEC 61340-5-1), semiconductor component handling (JEDEC J-STD-020), medical device assembly (ISO 13485), automotive electronics repair (IATF 16949), aerospace MRO soldering (AS9100), R&D laboratory PCB prototyping, BGA and QFP component removal and replacement.
