Soldering Iron Tips & Accessories

Whether you need to replace your worn out soldering iron tip or are simply looking to adapt your tooling, soldering iron tips and accessories are a cost effective and efficient way of keeping your soldering iron working to an optimum level. Here at Cromwell, we have a wide range of soldering tips and accessories from our quality own brands Kennedy® and Senator®, as well as leading national brands such as Weller® and Sievert®.

Why soldering iron tips and accessories?

A cost effective and simple way of changing the functionality of your soldering iron, soldering iron tips are a convenient alternative to purchasing a new soldering iron. Making easy work of adapting your soldering iron, soldering iron tips can be swapped in and out depending on your requirements to perform varying soldering tasks. Other soldering iron accessories such as soldering iron mats, stands and clamps can also be purchased to enhance your work environment and help keep you and your tool safe when working.

Soldering iron tip and accessory types

There are various types of soldering iron tips that can be used for a multitude of applications. Below, the most common types are outlined for your ease when shopping our range. Other types of soldering iron accessories include soldering iron mats, soldering iron stands and clamps to help hold workpieces in place when soldering.

• Chisel   -   The most commonly used tip, chisel tips possess a wide, flat edge that evenly spreads heat for a smooth finish. Suited for general purpose soldering.

• Conical   -   Possessing a pointed, precise tip, conical soldering iron tips are generally used for intricate soldering in electronic components where accuracy is key.

• Flat   -   Also known as bevel tips, these possess a wide, flat edge for general purpose soldering.

• Screwdriver   -   Similar to chisel, these tips have a wide edge, with slightly less taper than a chisel tip. They are suited primarily for general purpose repair soldering.

• Knife   -   So named after its resemblance to a knife, this slanted edge tip is useful for drag soldering.

FAQs

Do soldering iron tips wear out?
Yes, soldering iron tips are subject to wearing out with regular heavy use. Whilst this is the case, you can prolong the life of your soldering iron tips by regularly cleaning them and ensuring proper use of the tips.

Are soldering iron tips universal?

Soldering iron tips will differ based on their size and compatibility with irons. Not all soldering iron tips can be used with every soldering iron and its always best to check before buying to ensure that your desired tip can be used with your soldering iron.