#4 Unfluxed ESD-Safe Desoldering Braid, Blue, 0.098" dia. x 10' Spool

FAQs

Can I add my own flux to solder wick?

In a production or repair environment where the flux is specified and can’t be changed, or when an aqueous flux is needed, you can add your own flux to this type of braid. Unfluxed wick will not remove solder unless flux is added. TraceTech No-Clean Flux Pen is formulated to perform at the elevated temperatures of lead-free soldering but is also effective for tin-lead soldering as well. It's designed with a low surface tension to prevent bridging. Post-soldering cleaning is optional because the light residue left after soldering is barely noticeable and is non-corrosive and halide free. This is a good choice for tin-lead soldering where cleaning is to be avoided.

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.