Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Waldmann Tevisio: Efficient, Ergonomic Magnifiers Now on QSource.com

WaldmannWaldmann Lighting's Tevisio line of LED magnifiers is now available at QSource.com. These high-quality, ergonomic magnifiers are perfect for use in a number of industrial, electronic, and laboratory applications.
Waldmann's Tevisio LED Magnifier
Some of the Waldmann Tevisio magnifiers' impressive features include:
  • 48 high-quality SMD LEDs
  • Use only 14 watts of power to create an output of 6,000 lux
  • 100% to 10% touch-enabled dimming
  • Scratch-proof, 6” diameter, wide-angle glass lens for distortion-free vision
  • Spring-balanced arm w/a large arm radius is easily adjustable
  • Six independent swivel joints provide variable head positioning
To learn more about Waldmann's high-performance magnifiers and to place an order, please visit QSource.com, send us an email, or give us a call (800-966-6020) and we'll help you choose the right Tevisio model for your job.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Hakko's Tips for Tips

Our friends over at Hakko have an excellent Knowledge Base article about how to maximize the life of your soldering tips. To read the entire article, please visit the Hakko USA Knowledge Base.

In their very informative article, Hakko reminds us that the main factor in reduced tip performance and longevity is oxidation. They offer these five tips to avoid oxidation problems:
  1. Clean the tip regularly
  2. Make sure the tip is completely coated with solder, which will help protect the iron plating
  3. Because heat and oxygen cause oxidation, whenever possible, use the lowest possible temperature to solder
  4. To avoid damaging the iron plating, do not rub the tip against component leads, pads, or other objects
  5. Water soluble and other highly active with aggressive cleaning action fluxes should be avoided
Sounds like good advice for long-lasting tip use. Q Source offers a fine selection of Hakko accessories to promote proper tip use and cleaning habits. And, when it is time to replace your tips, we have all of the quality Hakko tips you need to complete your soldering applications.

For further info about Hakko soldering products, or to place an order, please visit our Hakko department on our Web site, send us an email, or give us a call (800-966-6020) and one of our expert associates will be happy to help.