1- SPONGE STAND ACCESSORY (Ref. 0007080): The standard from the leaded era. Mechanically smooth but criticized for the thermal shock that the tip suffers every time it is being cleaned. When cleaned and replaced frequently and always in combination with dematerialized water that is to keep the sponge moist not soaked, it is a valid cleaning method in both leaded and lead-free processes.
2-
BRASS
WOOL
CLEANING
ACCESSORY
(Ref.0006760):
This
cleaning
method
has the
advantage
that
there is
no water
involved
so the
tip does
not
suffer a
thermal
shock.
It is
very
effective
in
eliminating
oxide
layers
that
build up
on the
tip,
especially
at high
temperatures.
It will
not
remove
all the
solder
from the
tip so
it
prevents
the tip
from
oxidizing
between
cleaning
and
re-wetting.
It needs
to be
used
gently
and a
particle
blocker
(not to
be used
above
400 ºC,
750 ºF)
should
be in
place in
order to
prevent
little
brass
pieces,
that
inevitably
break
off the
pad,
from
polluting
the
process.
3- METAL BRUSH (Ref.0006217): The metal brush differs from the cleaning wool in that it is a little bit more aggressive on the tip. It therefore cleans the tip very well but it should be used gently.
4-
TIP
TINNER /
CLEANER
(Ref.
9900000):
A long
proven
method
of
chemically
cleaning
and
retinning
at the
same
time. It
should
be used
when the
above
methods
fail and
a very
active
cleaning
method
is
needed.
5- SAND
CLEANING
ACCESSORY
(Ref.
0006780):JBC's
sand
cleaning
method
reconditions
even the
most
oxidized
tips and
makes
them
wettable
again.
This
method
is
advisable
when all
else
fails.
The
cleaning
tools
will be
mounted
together
on the
soldering
iron's
stand,
but it
is also
possible
either
to mount
only one
of them
or use
both
stands
separately.
To join
the
stands
you only
need to
screw
the
parts
under
the
fixing
clip.


