Weller WD1M WD Series Micro Digital Rework Station on Flickr

The Weller WD1M WD Series Micro Digital Rework Station is ESD safe and features an extensive special functions menu, large, high-contrast LCD display; and three "radio buttons" for pre-setting frequently used temperatures. Check out our Flickr photo set to get a closer look at this Weller Rework Station.

To purchase the Weller WD1M WD Series Micro Digital Rework Station please visit QSource.com.

Steinel 34750 HB 1750 Heat Blower w/5 Temperature Keys on Flickr

The Steinel 34750 HB 1750 Heat Blower w/5 Temperature Keys is an ergonomic, ultra-quiet, advanced high-output blower. This high-quality heat blower features a powerful turbine blower, maintenance-free factory sealed motor, soft grip handle with convenient slide switch, and color-coded temperature keys. Check out our Flickr photo set to get a closer look at the Steinel HB 1750 Heat Blower.

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Hakko's New FM-2032 Micro Soldering Iron, T-30 Tips Now at QSource.com

American Hakko (Hakko) has released their new FM-2032 Micro Soldering Iron. In addition, a related conversion kit and several new T-30 Series tips are also now available at QSource.com.

The Hakko FM-2032 is a thin, lightweight handpiece that provides a precision micro soldering option to a variety of Hakko Soldering and Rework Systems. The ESD-safe FM-2032 was created for working with 0201 components or smaller and features an optimized tip-to-grip distance for operator dexterity and control under microscopes and magnifiers. The grip stays cool even when running at 450° C for extended periods of time and the thin iron cord is burn resistant.

Let's take a look at the FM-2032 Micro Soldering Iron's specifications:

• Power consumption: 48W / 24V
• Temperature range: 400° - 840°F (200° - 450°C)
• Tip-to-Ground resistance: < 2 ohms
• Tip-to-Ground potential: < 2mV
• Temperature accuracy: Meets or Exceeds IPC J-STD-001 with Offset
• Temperature stability: ±5.5°F (±3°C)
• ESD properties: ESD-safe
• Reach: 3.9' (1.2 m)
• Handpiece length: 6.7" (170 mm) w/T30-D1 tip
• Weight of handpiece: 0.49 oz (14 g) w/T30-D1 tip
• Tip-to-ground distance: ~1.97" (50 mm)
• Grip diameter: 0.45" (11.6 mm)
• Acceptable tips: T-30 Series (not included)
• Tip diameter: 0.130" (3.3 mm)

NEW IRON, NEW TIPS

The FM-2032 uses Hakko's new T-30 Series Composite Micro Tips. These quick-change tips feature geometries engineered for optimal heat transfer and can reach into many of the tightest spots on a board. These T-30 Tips incorporate Hakko’s well-known tip life and performance characteristics. Please Note: The FM-2032 does not include any soldering tips or accessories.

The following T-30 Series Tips are now available at QSource.com:

• T30-D06 T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Chisel - 6 x 0.6 mm
• T30-D1 T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Chisel - 6.5 x 1 mm
• T30-I T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Conical - 6 mm
• T30-J T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Bent - 40° - 6 mm
• T30-KN T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Knife - 45° - 8.5 x 1.4 mm
• T30-KU T-30 Series Micro Soldering Tip - Knife - 45° - 6 x 1.8 mm

VERSATILITY IN A KIT

Hakko has also released a Micro Soldering Iron Conversion Kit (FM2032-52), which allows the FM-2032 to be used with Hakko's FX-951 Soldering Station, FM-203 Dual Port Soldering System w/FM2027-03 Handpiece, and FM-206 3-Port Rework Station. The kit contains the FM-2032 Micro Soldering Iron, the Iron Holder, a Heat-Resistant Pad, and a Connecting Cable.

To place an order for the Hakko FM-2032 Micro Soldering Iron, T-30 Tips, or FM2032-52 Conversion Kit please visit our FM2032 Micro Soldering Iron Page at QSource.com or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email. Please check back soon for information about other new Hakko products.

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The Ergonomic Seating Solution: It Makes Dollars and Sense – Guest Blog

by Melinda Bohlmann, Bevco Precision Manufacturing Company

Melinda Bohlmann, our guest blogger from Bevco, writes about the health and financial benefits of providing workers with quality ergonomic seating.

You’ve seen the statistics. A report from the N.C. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program shows that almost 50% of workers in the industrial space suffer from back problems. Proper sitting contributes to the physical well-being of a worker and may add as much as 40 minutes of production to each workers day. The National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine estimate that nearly 1 million individuals in the United States lose time from work each year due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with an associated $45-$54 billion annual cost.

Bevco offers a wide selection of high-quality ergonomic chairs

The evidence is staggering; the solution is clear. Having employees sit in the proper chair will not only save money (think lost time and medical expenses), but increase worker productivity. Who wouldn’t want that? Yet time after time we hear “I just need the cheapest chair you have.”

Let’s break it down. In this example, a company needs to purchase 100 chairs for their production facility. We’ll estimate that a good ergonomic chair costs $300 and an inexpensive, non-ergonomic chair costs $150. The ergonomic solution will cost $30,000 and the inexpensive solution will cost half that, $15,000. That seems like a lot of money to save, doesn’t it? Remember, looks can be deceiving.

In 2005, the U.S. Department of Labor determined that there were 4.6 injuries per 100 full-time employees in the workplace. Thirty percent of these injuries are due to low-back disorders. Injured employees required an average of 19 therapy visits (Worker’s Compensation Research Institute). A work-related injury resulted in an average loss of approximately $38,000 including wages, productivity loss, and medical expenses (National Safety Council, 2005).

Going back to our example—we’ll say that one employee suffers an MSD at an average loss of $38,000. If the facility went with the inexpensive chair solution they would have not only spent $15,000 for the chairs, but also an additional $38,000 to pay for the cost of the work-related injury—a total of $53,000. If the facility would have gone with the ergonomic solution they could have saved $23,000.

The ergonomic solution saves the most dollars…and makes the most sense. Not only for the bottom line, but also for the comfort and well-being of the employees.

Bevco has been a leading manufacturer of ergonomic seating for more than 60 years. Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Bevco offers a comprehensive line of seating for the industrial, laboratory, education, office, sewing, medical, and electronics market. The company is dedicated to providing customers with safe, ergonomic seating solutions that adhere to the highest quality regulations on the market.

Q Source would like to thank our guest blogger, Melinda Bohlmann. We appreciate your contribution to The Q Source Resource.

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