Product Description
American Beauty 3178-300 300 Watt, 7/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron Free Shipping
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Made In America
American Beauty heavy-duty irons are ideal for heavy soldering jobs and production-line environments. Created by compression winding a special Ni-Chrome heating alloy onto a steel spool, all elements demonstrate an unsurpassed heat capacity and outstanding durability. Protective casings cut from a single block of steel are strengthened with multiple heat treatments and precision brazed for optimal strength and efficiency. (Stand Included)
Technical Specifications
| Stand included? | Yes |
| Standard Tip Style | Chisel |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Available in a 220-240 VAC? | Yes, available upon request |
| AMP Draw | < 3 Amp |
| Maximum Temperature (F) | 1050 |
| Package Height | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
| Package Width | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
| Package Length | 16.25 in / 41.28 cm |
| Product Length | 14.375 in / 36.51 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 3.30 lbs / 1.50 kg |
| Tip Diameter | .875 in |
| Understanding Tip Measurements | Explanation |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Harmonization Code: | 8515.11.0000 |
| Country of Origin | US |
| IEC 60335-1, Edition 5.1, 2013-12 | Yes |
| IEC 60335-2-45, Edition 3.2, 2012-01 | Yes |
| WEEE Compliant | Yes |
| CE Certified | Yes |
| Warranty Policy | Details |
| User Manual | User Manual |
Features and Benefits
Ni-Chrome Compression Wound Heating Elements are proven to be the most reliable heating element for maintaining soldering temperature in production environments.
Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.
Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.
Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.
Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.
Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.
Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.
Replacement Parts
The following products can be used as replacements for Model 3178-300 featured on this page:
| Model | Product Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3919 | Replacement Handle/Cord set for Heavy-Duty Irons | $20.50 |
| 3934 | Replacement Item_Set Screws | $10.50 |
| 45C | Chisel Style Soldering Tip | $62.00 |
| 9277-300 | Replacement 300 Watt Compression-Wound Heating Element | $93.00 |
Accessories
The following products can be used as Accessories for Model 3178-300 featured on this page:
| Model | Product Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 45D | Diamond Style Soldering Tip | $62.00 |
| 45S | Screwdriver Style Soldering Tip | $62.00 |
| CS-ABKIT | Soldering Iron Maintenance Kit for 1/4" thru 9/8" Irons | $31.00 |
| V3700 | Voltage Controller for Heavy-Duty Irons & Pots | $144.00 |
Applications
Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:
- Testing fire/heat detectors in no-flame areas (gas stations)
- Melting self-adhesive plastic onto itself
- Soldering connections during the manufacturing of motors
- Soldering sheet metal (20 gauge & thinner copper gutters, awnings,roofs, and flashing)
- Soldering down Spout to 1/2 Round Copper Gutter
- Restoration of antique automotive starters
- Soldering fabricated letters made from sheet metal
- Soldering sculptural building/tool making
- Soldering Solder Blocks in Flat Braided Wire
- Restoration of galvanized tin trim & molding on 1915 row-home
- Heating Bolts
- Soldering copper wire connections
- Soldering and desoldering aircraft components
- Soldering connections on automobile auto-starters
- Soldering copper foil, splicing high-voltage wire cables
- Reflowing solder for purpose of hermetically sealing instrumentation
- Assembly copper, lead coat copper, & brass lanterns
- Soldering Cable Splicing
- Soldering RF shielded enclosures
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