How does a desoldering station work?

A desoldering station is a tool used to remove soldered components from printed circuit boards (PCBs) or other electronic assemblies. It does this by melting and removing the solder that binds the component’s leads to the PCB.

The desoldering station consists of a heating element, a vacuum pump, and a tube for suction. It works in four main steps:

  1. Heating the solder joints:
    The first step is to heat the joint with the heating element to melt the solder. There are different types of heating elements that can be used, like infrared or hot air, but the most common is a ceramic heater.
  2. Vacuum Pumping:
    Once the solder melts, the vacuum pump sucks it up through the desoldering tool nozzle. The pump must be powerful enough to create a vacuum in the nozzle and the tube that pulls out the molten metal.
  3. Removing dismantled/cleaned Component:
    The removal of the component may require additional tools such as tweezers or pliers, Once component is removed its pins/leads are cleaned of any remaining (old) solder.
  4. Solder recovery for Recyclability:
    Some desoldering stations contain a solder recovery system that separates the solder and filteres it putting out ready for reuse.

Overall, a desoldering station is an essential piece of equipment for anyone working with electronics, It helps reduce time spent on de-soldering manually while also creating minimal damage to the electronic components being removed.

Best 5 intelligent desoldering stations companies

1, Aixuntech

Website: https://www.aixuntech.com/

For the past five years, AiXun has adhered to the principles of quality service, innovation, and technology. As one of China’s leading providers of intelligent electronics, they plan to consolidate and develop their core businesses, which include hardware, software, new materials, and intelligent manufacturing, by following the principle of “based on talent, found with sincerity.” Due to its ISO9001 certification and Alibaba verification as a premium supplier, its products are safe and of higher quality.

2, Guangzhou Hanker Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

Website: https://bakutools.en.alibaba.com/

Since 2003, Guangzhou Hanker Electronics Technology has been manufacturing precision screwdrivers, tweezers, and soldering stations, among other professional repair tools. The company has been manufacturing mobile phone repair tools for 16 years with its creative technology orientation, professional design team, precise measurement equipment, rigorous manufacturing processes, and excellent customer service. They not only manufacture, sell, and serve in the communication industry, but also emphasize the values of “honesty, professionalism, passion, responsibility, gratitude, and win-win” in everything they do. With their brand and the public praise at home and abroad, they are well known in the communication industry with their product spreading almost around the world.

3, Dongguan Feita Electronics Co., Ltd.

Website: https://dgfeitai.en.alibaba.com/

The FEITA Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures, distributes, and develops lonizing air blowers, lonizer air guns, electrostatic instruments, and auto glue dispensers based on technology. To absorb and train a number of professional technology engineers and marketers, equipped with professional production and testing equipment, and to supply products in the Electronic Tool series, the Lonizing Tool series, and the Antistatic Control series.

4, Guangzhou Yihua Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd.

Website: https://gz-yh.en.alibaba.com/

For 23 years, YiHua has designed and manufactured hot air soldering stations, leading the industry’s development. The company is certified by CE, RoHS, FCC, INMETRO, SAA, and SGS. As a result of their humanization and safety performance, these products have been certified as safe and quality by CE, RoHS, FCC, INMETRO, SAA, and SGS.

5, Shenzhen Edurable Technology Co., Ltd.

Website: https://edurable.en.alibaba.com/

Shanzhen Edurable Technology Co.,Ltd was established in 2010 and manufactures tweezers, screwdrivers, and hand repair tools, among other things. In addition to their high quality and fashionable design, their products have passed ISO9001 and SGS certifications, as well as other related certifications, and are commonly used in mobile phones, PCs, and gaming devices.