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Soldering Equipment + Supply Selection — Quick Reference
Soldering equipment covers IRONS + STATIONS + WIRE + FLUX + ACCESSORIES making PERMANENT METALLIC JOINTS between conductors + components + small assemblies. For electronics + electrical + plumbing + jewellery + repair work.
| Soldering Item | Best For |
|---|---|
| Soldering Iron (Pencil) | General electronics + light electrical |
| Soldering Station (Temperature Control) | Precision + repeatable + electronics production |
| Soldering Gun (Pistol) | Heavy electrical + automotive — fast heat |
| Butane / Gas Soldering Iron | Field service + no power required |
| Lead Solder (60/40 Tin/Lead) | Traditional electronics — easier to work |
| Lead-Free Solder (RoHS) | Modern + environmental compliance |
| Plumbing Solder (50/50 Tin/Lead OR Lead-Free) | Copper pipe joining |
| Silver Solder / Hard Solder | Higher temperature + brazing |
| Rosin Core Flux | Standard electronics solder core |
| Acid Flux Paste | Plumbing + rougher cleaning needed |
| Solder Sucker / Wick | Removing solder + de-soldering |
| Soldering Iron Stand + Cleaning Sponge | Workstation accessory |
Critical: Match SOLDER + FLUX to job — electrical = rosin flux NOT acid (acid corrodes); plumbing = acid flux + appropriate solder. Lead solder = better wetting + lower melt but toxic (wash hands + ventilate). Tin tip + use sponge regularly = clean joint. Brands: Weller, Sutton Tools. Companion: electrical equipment, wire strippers, terminals.
Soldering Equipment and Supplies for Australian Trade and Workshop Use
Soldering equipment covers the irons, stations, wire, flux, and accessories used to make permanent metallic joints between conductors, components, and small assemblies. From basic 30W irons for occasional electrical work through to temperature-controlled stations for production electronics, the right soldering kit matched to the work is the difference between clean reliable joints and burnt-out failures. AIMS Industrial supplies soldering equipment for Australian electricians, electronics technicians, plumbers, and trade workshops.
The soldering equipment types we stock
- Soldering irons (basic) — fixed-temperature irons for general electrical and trade soldering
- Soldering stations — temperature-controlled iron with separate base unit for electronic and precision work
- Hot air rework stations — for surface-mount component (SMD) work in electronics
- Cordless and gas soldering irons — for field and site work without mains power
- Solder wire — leaded and lead-free solder in various diameters and flux cores
- Flux pastes and liquids — for surface preparation and improved solder flow
- Solder removal tools — desoldering pumps, solder wick, and rework supplies
- Tip cleaners and tinner — for maintaining iron tip condition
Where soldering earns its place
- Electrical wiring and termination — joining wires permanently in installations and repairs
- Electronic assembly and repair — circuit board work, component replacement, prototype building
- Plumbing — copper pipe joining where soldered fittings are still specified
- Sheet metal and tinsmithing — joining tin and copper sheet for traditional work
- Jewellery and small assembly — fine joining work where mechanical fasteners aren't suitable
Lead-free versus leaded solder
Leaded solder (typically 60/40 or 63/37 tin/lead alloy) has lower melting point, easier flow, and shinier joints — but lead is a recognised health hazard and is restricted in many applications. Lead-free solder (typically 96.5/3.0/0.5 tin/silver/copper alloy) is the modern standard for most work and is mandatory for many product categories under RoHS regulations. For Australian workshops handling production electronics, lead-free is the standard; for repair and field work on existing leaded joints, leaded solder is sometimes still appropriate.
Iron wattage and temperature
- 15-25W — fine electronic work, surface-mount components, fine wire
- 30-40W — general electrical, trade wiring, terminal soldering
- 60-80W — heavy electrical, larger conductors, plumbing
- 100W+ — heavy plumbing, sheet metal joining, structural soldering
For temperature-controlled stations, typical settings: 280-330°C for leaded solder, 320-380°C for lead-free. Higher temperatures than necessary cause flux burn-off, oxidised joints, and damaged components — get the temperature right rather than running hot.
Flux selection
- Rosin flux — the standard for electronics; mild and non-corrosive after cleaning
- No-clean flux — leaves minimal residue; widely used in modern electronics production
- Acid flux (water-soluble) — aggressive flux for plumbing and tinsmithing; must be cleaned thoroughly after soldering
Don't use acid flux for electronics — the residue corrodes circuits over time. Don't use rosin flux for plumbing — it doesn't clean the heavier oxidation that copper pipe presents.
Brands stocked at AIMS
Soldering equipment is stocked from quality manufacturers covering trade-grade irons, stations, and consumables. For specific brand requirements, contact our team for current options.
Safety
Soldering generates fume and heat. Use fume extraction or work in well-ventilated conditions. Eye protection is essential — flux can spit at high temperatures. Wear long sleeves and avoid loose clothing near hot tips. Allow tips to cool fully before storing irons in toolboxes.
Companion ranges at AIMS
Soldering equipment sits alongside our broader electrical and tools range — see wire strippers, penlights, respiratory protection, and needle nose pliers for the related products.
Need help speccing soldering equipment for trade or production work? contact our team — we'll match iron, station, and consumables to your work.