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Solder Wick #2 5ft. - Generic
Solder wick (also known as desolder braid) is made from braided copper threads treated with flux. When placed over an unwanted solder joint and heated with a...
Solder wick (also known as desolder braid) is made from braided copper threads treated with flux. When placed over an unwanted solder joint and heated with a soldering iron, the flux activates and draws the molten solder up into the braid by capillary action — cleanly removing solder from pads, bridges, and jumpers.
Key Features
- Width – 0.055″ (size #2)
- Length – 5 ft (1.5m)
- Material – Braided copper with flux coating
Ideal For
- Removing solder bridges and excess solder
- SMD rework and desoldering
- Through-hole component removal
- PCB repair and cleanup
Package Contents
- 1× Solder wick reel (#2, 5 ft)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
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Solder Wick #2 Datasheet
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Solder Wick #2 MSDS
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