Product Description
American Beauty, 3198-550, 550 Watt, 1-1/8" Heavy-Duty, Soldering Iron, Free Shipping
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Made In America
Description
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 | 550 watts |
| Available in a 220-240 VAC? | Yes, available upon request |
| AMP Draw | < 5 Amp |
| Maximum Temperature (F) | 1050 |
| Package Height | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
| Package Width | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
| Product Length | 15 in / 38.10 cm |
| Package Length | 16.25 in / 41.28 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 4.75 lbs / 2.15 kg |
| Tip Diameter | 1.125 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.
Applications
Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:
- Melting sealant on PTFE flexible stadium roofs
- Testing fire/heat detectors in no-flame areas (gas stations)
- Soldering stainless steel roofing and flashing
- Soldering 14 gauge and thinner copper gutters, awnings, roofs and flashing
- Soldering down Spout to 1/2 Round Copper Gutter
- Soldering 3/4"Dia. pipe to an aluminum water pan
- Joining barrels of shotgun with 'ribs'
- Soldering copper conductor tubes to industrial size capacitor coil packages
- Soldering commercial sheet metal soldering in locations where propane and open flames are prohibited (hospitals, refineries, etc.)
- Soldering wire cloth dandy roll on paper machine
- Soldering copper conductor tubes to industrial size capacitor coil packages
- Reflowing heat welding polyester felt into a tube
- Soldering battery cables on aircraft
- Melting drive belts for conveyor systems
- Soldering to make lead flashings
- Cutting rope and nylon webbing
- Soldering on large electric motors
- Soldering flat panel roofing
Accessories
The following products can be used as Accessories for Model 3198-550 featured on this page:
| Model | Product Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 46D | Diamond Style Soldering Tip | $90.00 |
| 46S | Screwdriver Style Soldering Tip | $90.00 |
| CS-ABKIT | Soldering Iron Maintenance Kit for 1/4" thru 9/8" Irons | $31.00 |
Replacement Parts
The following products can be used as replacements for Model 3198-550 featured on this page:
| Model | Product Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3919 | Replacement Handle/Cord set for Heavy-Duty Irons | $20.50 |
| 3935 | Replacement Item_Set Screws | $10.50 |
| 46C | Chisel Style Soldering Tip | $90.00 |
| 9279-550 | Replacement 550 Watt Compression-Wound Heating Element | $120.00 |
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