[Coco] Desoldering tools

[Richard Lorbieski]

I use that exact vacuum tool at home and work. I got mine used from work but still paid a fortune for it ☹.

The sx100 is included in the PACE MGT 250 model. It also has a solder iron. Our workplace bought 6 PACE stations for $1400 each. It's pricey but worth every penny.

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Subject: Re: [Coco] Desoldering tools

I used to have access to a PACE PRC 2000... well to be more precise I was the tech lead in a tactical avionics lab and had one at the prototype assembly and rework bench.  Plus I had people that were professionally trained to use it.

The Desolderin tool is
www.paceworldwide.com/products/handpieces/sodrxtractors/sx100-sodrxtractor-desoldering-handpiece-intelliheat

I wish I could pick up a 2000 surplus; I just checked and a SX100 is almost $500US new on EBay...

Given that I can't afford that for hobbying, I'm trying to figure out what a good but inexpensive substitute would be... I've delayed buying a prooer temp controlled iron trying to figure tht out.

The nice thing about the SX100 is it is continuous vacuum... not a surge like a plunger.  As I said in the other thread you just apply a little liquid flux (vice resoldering) heat just until liquid, and then vacuum...
heat and vacuum are same tool.  Completely cleans the pin to the point you can remove 40 pins, but the heat is quick and precise so it doesn't damage the device or traces.