TechSpray 1823-5F

#4 No-Clean ESD-Safe Desoldering Braid, Blue, 0.098" dia. x 5' Spool

In Stock ESD-Safe

Techspray No-Clean desoldering braid (wick) does not leave behind ionic flux residues that can collect and form branches called “dendrites”. Other fluxes, if not cleaned properly, can cause dendrites that grow over time and eventually cause short circuits between traces or leads. Latent failures lead to costly returns and lower the quality perception of your products.

  • No-clean flux-coated braid
  • Cleanest wick - clear, non-reactive residues
  • Will not leave ionic residue -- avoid dendrite failure
  • Exceeds MIL-F-14256
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Desoldering braid or desoldering wick is a pre-fluxed copper braid that is used to remove solder, which allows components to be replaced and excess solder (e.g. bridging) to be removed. The soldering iron is applied to the wick as it sits on the solder joint, and when both are brought up to the solder's melting point, the flux is activated and, through capillary action from the braided design, solder is drawn up the wick. Techspray wick has been a mainstay at PCB rework, repair, and prototyping stations for over 30 years.

FAQs

How are Techspray's desoldering braid products classified?

Techspray uses 2 types of flux: Prowick line is a natural gum rosin. Per J-STD-004 Section 3.2, the Prowick is classified as ROL0. Per British Std. EN 29454-1:1993 and ISO9454-1:1990, Prowick has a classification of 1.1.1.B. No-Clean flux is a synthetic (non-colophony)flux. Per J-STD-004 Section 3.2, it is classified as REL0. Per British Std. EN 29454-1:1993 and ISO9454-1:1990, the No-Clean flux has a classification of 1.2.3.B.

Can solder be undone?

All you need is Techspray desoldering braid (wick) and a soldering iron. Here are the basic instructions:

  1. Place the braid over unwanted solder, preferably on the greatest solder build up so that it maximizes the contact of the braid to the surface area of the solder.
  2. Next, place your iron tip over the wick at 45 degrees and allow heat to transfer to the pad. Molten solder will absorb into the braid.
  3. Move the solder tip and braid as needed to remove all of the solder at one time. Careful not to drag the braid over the pads, which can scratch.
  4. Once the braid is full of solder, you must trim the spent portion and move to a fresh braid in order to pull more solder. Remove the iron and braid simultaneously to avoid soldering the wire to the board.
More Information
PAC Item Code I173443
MFG Part Number 1823-5F
Brand TechSpray
ESD-Safe Yes
ESD Properties Dissipative
Type No Clean
Diameter 0.098"
Length 5' Spool
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