What is an infrared soldering station for, and what does it represent?

Despite the fact that every year in the world there is all new and new technology, more "advanced" in its technical characteristics, this does not mean that it will serve forever. Sooner or later, any mechanism comes to malfunction. And no matter how reliable the detail may be, it does not insure it from a possible failure. And when repairing such equipment, the main tool is a soldering iron. Today we will look at what is special about an infrared soldering station, and what it can do.

Characteristics of the structure

As the main heating element in the construction of this mechanism, a quartz or ceramic radiator can be used. At the same time, both types of devices ensure fast and efficient soldering of the metal. By the way, the heating level of this tool on infrared soldering irons can be varied to some extent. Thus, due to the presence of a special regulator it is possible to select the most suitable temperature regime for a particular type of metal, on which the connection (soldering) will be made.

It should be noted that the most popular type of soldering equipment are infrared stations with this type of heating, in which a focused beam of infrared radiation is activated . Often, the design of such devices consists of two parts, which together provide local heating of the board or other constituent elements. Because of this, it is possible to obtain a very qualitative connection, while spending a minimum amount of time for soldering.

Varieties

As we already noted above, the infrared soldering station can be quartz or ceramic. In order to understand the features of each of them, let's consider both types in more detail.

Ceramic

Ceramic infrared soldering station (Achi ir6000 including) thanks to its simple design is highly reliable, durable and durable. At the same time to warm up the entire device to the operating temperature of soldering, you need to spend no more than 10 minutes. In such stations, a flat or hollow radiator is often used. The latter type has a much higher heating of the working surface of the radiator, as a result of which it quickly makes soldering and glows up to the desired temperature. However, the cost of such devices makes it possible to apply them far not to all who are engaged in the repair of electronic digital equipment.

Quartz

The quartz infrared soldering station, despite its increased fragility, has a high heating rate. In just 30 seconds, the radiator is heated to its operating temperature.

An industrial or home-made infrared soldering station is often used in interrupted processes where there are frequent on and off devices. Ceramic mechanisms are more vulnerable to frequent inclusions and can immediately fail if not observed the rules of operation.