Selecting an X-TRONICS Soldering Station

Selecting an X-TRONICS Soldering Station

Whether you are a professional engineer that is looking to get a soldering station for your everyday use or simply a hobbyist, then there are enough brands to choose from. How do you know what is best for you or decide on the soldering station to buy? It is by looking and key features like the power, temperature regulation, the tip temperature and other technical specifications. One of the brands that stand out for Soldering Stations is the X-TRONIC Models. The different models comes feature packaged and gives real value for money.  In this article, we review two prominent X-TRONIC Soldering Stations.

X-TRONIC XTR-4040-XTS Digital Hot Air Rework & Soldering Iron Station Bundle

The X-TRONIC 4040 Hot Air Rework/Soldering Station is one of the leading Soldering Stations in the market. It comes with a digital display that can be used for both the hot air and the soldering iron temperatures. Some of the features that come with it includes a toggle switch to move from celsuis to fahrenheit, it has 500 watt Hot Air Gun and 60 watt Soldering Iron. The pros and cons are as listed below.

Pros:

• Quality Build
• Use of digital display on for both the Hot Air and the Soldering Iron.
• Fast heating time of the Soldering Iron.
• Quiet operation
• Flexible use - Soldering Iron and Hot Air can be independently operated.
• Ability to place Hot Air wand holder on either side of the unit
• Flexible tubing and wiring
• Included replacement for  heating elements for the Hot Air wand and Soldering Iron
• Magnifier Lamp is included
• 10 extra assorted tips included (with one installed)
• Above average overall performance

Cons:

• Backwards soldering iron connector
• Slightly weak heating element for the hot air
• It would be nicer if the fan were faster
  
  
  
• Tubing can be a little more longer

The X-TRONIC XTR-4040-XTS is available on Amazon

3 In 1" X-TRONIC 5000 Series

The X-TRONIC 5000 Series - Model #5040-XTS is a fully Digital (ESD Safe) Hot Air Rework Soldering Station & Preheating Station. This unit is features a 70 Watt Soldering Iron, a 500 Watt Hot Air Gun and a 700 Watt Preheating Station. The temperature range for the Soldering Iron is 200°C - 480°C / 392°F - 896°F Hot Air Gun has a temp range of 100°C - 480°C / 212°F - 896°F. The Preheating Station has a temp range of temp range of 50°C - 400°C / 122°F - 752°F. Below we summarize the pros and cons of the

Pros

• Excellent design
• Easily change the LED readouts with the push of a button.
• Magic Temperature Control Technology
  
  
  
• Efficient Soldering Iron
• Self-Test function with full intelligence on over-temps, short-circuits and overloads.
• Telescopic fully adjustable over arm Hot Air bracket.
• 10 Soldering Tips  and 4 Hot Air Nozzles.

Cons

• Below average lamp
• Requires assembling which is no good to novices
• Tiny Sponge

The X-TRONIC 5000 is available on Amazon

Other brands of X-TRONIC 5000 Soldering Station includes:

• X-Tronic Model #3020-XTS Digital LED Display Soldering Station with the 10 Minute Sleep Function. Available on Amazon.
• X-TRONIC Model #9020-XTS Hot Air Rework & Soldering Iron Station with Removable Fume Extractor and Vacuum Tool. Available on Amazon.