Soldering

We stock an extensive range of soldering and desoldering tools that includes soldering irons, desoldering and soldering stations, iron tips, desoldering wicks and fume extraction equipment. Need solder? We stock all of the consumables too, from solder flux to pastes and masks from trusted manufacturers including Weller and our own brand RS Pro for a quality alternative.

What is soldering?

Soldering in electronics is when two or more metal surfaces are joined together by melting solder, a metal alloy known as, and therefor a solder joint.

What are the different soldering tools and materials?

There is a selection of equipment available to use when soldering to ensure effective and safe operation for the best result. As well as help with preparation and cleaning.

  • Soldering Irons - available with different style tips that vary in size, angle and temperature range dependant on the application you require. Soldering irons are usually used to solder together transistor leads, wires, or pads on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Soldering Stations - usually comprise a soldering iron with a stand, a power supply and an internal thermometer. They're available as small, relatively inexpensive versions that can be used by hobbyists at home to large, heavy-duty models for continuous use.
  • Solder - the metal alloy used as the joining material in the soldering process, usually sold as a thin wire. It is available in different shapes, sizes and compositions. Solder flux can be used with solder to allow it to flow more easily.
  • Solder Fume Extractors - solder fumes contain particles that when inhaled can cause breathing difficulties there it's important to use a fume extractor to remove fumes and smoke where required.
  • Desoldering Wicks and Braids - if a mistake has been made, there are tools that can be used to remove the solder. A fine copper wire braid called a desoldering braid or wick is placed over the solder and heated. Once the solder is molten it's then absorbed by the copper braid.
Desoldering & Reworking Tools
Desoldering & Reworking Tools
Desoldering Nozzles
Desoldering Nozzles
Reflow Ovens
Reflow Ovens
Solder
Solder
Solder Flux
Solder Flux
Solder Flux Removers
Solder Flux Removers
Solder Masks
Solder Masks
Solder Pastes
Solder Pastes
Solder Wicks
Solder Wicks
Soldering Accessories
Soldering Accessories
Soldering Fume Extractor Accessories
Soldering Fume Extractor Accessories
Soldering Fume Extractors
Soldering Fume Extractors
Soldering Iron Tips
Soldering Iron Tips
Soldering Irons
Soldering Irons
Soldering Stations
Soldering Stations

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RS PRO Plastic
  • RS Stock No. 343-7253
Subtotal (1 unit)
£14.31(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Electric Soldering Iron, 230 V, 150 W
  • RS Stock No. 202-4550
Subtotal (1 unit)
£40.93(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1 Desoldering Nozzle
  • RS Stock No. 151-3011
Subtotal (1 bag of 5 units)
£5.38(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 2 mm Straight Knife Soldering Iron Tip for use with DS90
  • RS Stock No. 799-8945
Subtotal (1 unit)
£9.70(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Soldering Iron Tip for use with 271-3542 & 271-3543 Digital Soldering Stations
  • RS Stock No. 115-164
Subtotal (1 unit)
£16.11(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Soldering Accessory 5SS-331-CT-RS Cleaning Tool, for use with 137-2292 De-soldering station
  • RS Stock No. 137-2293
Subtotal (1 bag of 3 units)
£2.51(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 5 mm Pointed 22 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS Pro Article Number 1823821
  • RS Stock No. 119-657
Subtotal (1 unit)
£1.74(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Electric Soldering Iron, 240V, 40W
  • RS Stock No. 144-3701
Subtotal (1 unit)
£15.91(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1.6 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Station (7998941)
  • RS Stock No. 202-4508
Subtotal (1 unit)
£14.96(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Wire, 1.57 mm Lead Solder, 183 °C Melting Point
  • RS Stock No. 179-6682
Subtotal (1 unit)
£38.16(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 0.5 mm Straight Needle 10 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with 130W Soldering Iron
  • RS Stock No. 179-6042
Subtotal (1 unit)
£23.00(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 4 mm Straight Knife 10.2 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4549
Subtotal (1 unit)
£4.97(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 0.4 mm Straight Conical 17 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4538
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3.71(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 5 mm Straight Hoof 5 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4540
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3.71(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 6.4 mm Straight Hoof 5 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4541
Subtotal (1 unit)
£3.71(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 3 mm Straight Hoof 4 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4554
Subtotal (1 unit)
£4.97(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 0.2 mm Straight Conical 17 mm Soldering Iron Tip for use with RS PRO Soldering Irons
  • RS Stock No. 202-4552
Subtotal (1 unit)
£4.97(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO Wire, 1.2 mm Lead Solder, 183 °C Melting Point
  • RS Stock No. 179-6672
Subtotal (1 unit)
£38.34(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 1.6 mm Chisel Soldering Iron Tip for use with 271-3542 & 271-3543 Digital Soldering Stations
  • RS Stock No. 122-203
Subtotal (1 unit)
£12.52(exc. VAT)
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RS PRO 5 mm Straight Chisel Soldering Iron Tip for use with KD-40
  • RS Stock No. 771-9486
Subtotal (1 unit)
£2.75(exc. VAT)
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