The unit consists of the soldering iron itself, which is rated at 80W and fitted with a choice of screw-in type copper bits. The Ultrasonic transducer is built into the soldering iron handle and the need to prevent this unit being overheated necessitates the continuous use of a cooling air supply (which can be derived from a continuously rated, bench mounted air pump or a factory air supply).

The 40kHz Ultrasonic generator is separately housed in a sheet metal case with carrying handle and with soldering iron rest attached to one side. The generator has five levels of power plus a zero power level that allows the soldering iron to be used in the conventional manner. The ultrasonic power is applied to the iron, as required, by means of a footswitch.

A temperature controller with digital readout is built into the same case and a thermocouple incorporated within the soldering iron indicates bit temperature.

The iron is light weight and hand held, but is unique in that it offers normal levels of soldering iron heating abaility, with the standard iron being 80W.  This eliminates the use of hotplates (for many applications) that other ultrasonic irons require.  This has the advantage of being simple to use in manufacturing processes that require hand operation.  Solbraze also manufactures ultrasonic equipment that is utilised with either a fixed or rotating solder bath, which can be viewed here, where additional size of conductors, or automation, requires them.  Solbraze also produce two and three frequency variants of the iron.  These are believed to be the only ones currently available and will offer much improved flexibility of use where delicate components or wires require a more gentle ultrasonic cleaning.  Further information on these can be found here.

Advantages of Ultrasonic Soldering: