Electric Soldering Irons from 50 to 500 W

Which soldering iron should you choose?

The power of a soldering iron sets how much heat it can deliver: the bigger the part, the more heat it absorbs, and the more powerful the iron must be to melt the solder quickly and cleanly. Our range covers every use:

• 50 W soldering iron and 80 W soldering iron: electronics, fine wires, precision work.
• 100 W soldering iron: general wiring, connections and small assemblies.
• 200 W soldering iron and 300 W soldering iron: medium cables, large lugs, thin sheet metal.
• 400 W soldering iron: the heavy-duty iron for large parts and long sessions.
• 500 W soldering iron, ABL brand: large-section cables, power connectors, industrial maintenance, tinning metal parts.

If in doubt, go one size up: an underpowered iron has to stay on the work too long and leaves dull joints, while a more powerful iron heats quickly and can be lifted off sooner.

Simple, rugged electric soldering irons

The SAMS irons from 50 to 400 W share the same design: an angled copper tip that concentrates the heat and reaches awkward joints, a 130 cm cable for freedom of movement, an EU plug for 230 V mains and a metal stand to rest the iron safely. They are professional soldering irons, equally at home in the workshop and in demanding DIY.

Tips and solder: the consumables

Tips wear over time: once a tip no longer wets with solder, replace it with an angled copper tip of the same power (50 to 400 W). For filler metal, our solder wire reel (Sn50Pb50, 1.5 mm) has its own flux core; its data sheet recommends an iron temperature of 370 to 420 °C. See all our soldering equipment.

Use and safety

• Always put the hot iron back on its stand and unplug it after use.
• Wipe the tip on a damp cloth as you work and keep it tinned.
• Work in a ventilated room: do not breathe flux fumes, and wash your hands after handling leaded solder.

Business customers get 5% off the whole site with a pro account. For large quantities, contact us.