JBC Tools FAQ Answers Your Soldering Temperature Questions

Knowing the correct soldering temperature is important to completing a proper soldering job. Our friends at JBC Tools, manufacturer of quality, ESD-safe soldering/desoldering/rework products, created an FAQ to provide you with answers to your soldering temperature questions.

The JBC Section FAQ is a must-read (see below for a preview answer) and will help you make up your mind when purchasing a JBC Soldering Station:

Q. Will a JBC Tool allow me to solder at a lower temperature?
A. Yes, because JBC Tools tips have extremely fast thermal response. Slow thermal response means the tip doesn’t have the time to recover the temperature (especially if a series of solder joints are being performed). Non-JBC iron tips experience a significant drop in temperature as the tip transfers heat to the board. When the operator uses a higher temperature to combat slow response, it can result in shorter tip life and PCB/component damage.

JBC's Knowledge Base includes a lot of other great info…definitely worth a visit.

Q Source has been a JBC Tools distributor for years and QSource.com offers 300 JBC products. So, if you're looking for a JBC Tools Soldering Stations, Desoldering Stations, Rework Stations, and more, please visit our Web site or give us a call (800-966-6020) or email and we'll help you find the right tool for your job.

R&R Lotion ESD-Safe Bottles & Dispensers: Static Control for Your Dispensing & Storage Needs

ESD control on the job and in the workplace requires addressing every potential source of static. R&R Lotion's line of ESD-safe Bottles and Dispensers helps you address an area of static control that could go without a second thought.



R&R takes ESD-safety seriously and has created a new process for creating their ESD-safe bottles and dispensers. Each one is molded of polyethylene in a process that utilizes a concentrate free of any Ethoxylated Tertiary Amine (which is commonly used as an anti-static agent).


R&R makes a variety of ESD-Safe Pump Dispensers,
including standard & anti-splash pumps

Featuring an average surface resistivity of 10⁹ to 10¹⁰ Ω/square, the ability to dissipate a static charge of ±5000V in less than two seconds (at 40% relative humidity), and no chemical reactivity with solvents like TCE or alcohol, R&R Lotion's ESD-safe bottles and dispensers do not have the less desirable characteristics seen with surfactant-laden materials. Tests conducted also showed that the pH of deionized water solutions remained the same before and after a seven-day period and that no color or physical changes were observed during solvent tests.

R&R Lotion's SCB-16-ESD & SCB-32-ESD
ESD-Safe Spray Bottles

R&R Lotion ESD-safe Bottles and Dispensers are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and dispensing types including:

• Flux Dispensers (w/16 ga., 20 ga., or 26 ga. needles)
• Flux Brush (2 oz. flux dispenser w/brush)
• Flux Pen (2 oz. flux bottle w/pen tip)
• Sports Bottles (32 oz.)
• Storage Bottles (4 oz., 6 oz., and 8 oz. square w/lid and 2 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and 32 oz. round w/lid)
• Catch-All Containers (16 oz.)
• Wash Bottles (8 oz. and 16 oz. w/closure & 90-degree stem molded in one piece for leak-proof use)
• Water Bottles (8 oz. and 16 oz. w/Yorker top)
• Spray Mister Bottles (2 oz., 8 oz., and 16 oz.)
• Spray Bottles (16 oz. and 32 oz.)
• Solvent Dispensers (4 oz., 6 oz., and 8 oz. w/standard or anti-splash pumps)

FD-BRUSH-ESD & FD-PEN-ESD
Flux Dispensers from R&R

Take a closer look at R&R's complete line of ESD-safe bottles with our Flickr photo set and check back with us soon for an upcoming "On the Bench" video focusing on these quality containers.

QSource.com carries all the bottles and dispensers from R&R Lotion and a wide selection of industrial hand lotions, sunscreens, and more. Visit our site to place an order or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email for more information.

Production Basics Announces New Suspended Drawer Units

Customers can save money with Production Basics’ new Suspended Drawer Units. These 18- & 20-gauge steel units feature various configurations of 3”, 6”, and 12” full-extension drawers in one chassis meaning they use fewer materials and weigh less, which also means less expensive shipping costs.

Each 19"D x 14"W x 18"H drawer unit chassis combination features 18” of drawer space and is available in a standard black color. Suspended Drawer Units are available for use with C-Leg and Easy-Lift Dual Leg Workstations, RTW Tables, and Easy-Lift 4-post workbenches.

For more information, or to purchase these Production Basics Suspended Drawer Units, please call (800-966-6020) or email us and one of our expert associates will help you find the perfect unit to match your workstation configuration. You can also select from an extensive selection of Production Basics products from QSource.com’s Production Basics section.

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

Waldmann 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.

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.