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Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station with Power Unit, Soldering Pencil, Stand, Sponge

Brand: Weller
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: ~~$199.99~~
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

13 reviews

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.9 x 4
Tip temperature offset capability
User has capability of resetting station temperature readings
Iron is fitted with a non-burnable silicon rubber cord for safety
UL and cUL listed, ESD safe to protect sensitive components

MPN: WESD51
Model: WESD51
UPC: 037103191328
EAN: 0037103191328

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Features:

•	Designed for continuous production, rework, and repair of through hole, SMT boards, most ground planes, and multi-layer boards
•	Wireless temperature lockout prevents operator from raising temperature to levels higher than specified for the board or component
•	Digital readout allows quick and accurate temperature control
•	Station automatically powers down after 99 minutes of inactivity to prolong tip life and save power
•	Pencil is fitted with non-burnable silicone rubber cord for added safety, and pencil uses ET series tips

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The Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station features:

A digital LCD display for easy operation
A durable design ideal for industrial manufacturing applications
A temperature lock-out feature that prevents excessive temperatures
An automatic sleep-mode that turns off soldering station after 99 minutes of inactivity
Adjustable temperature controls; quick heat-up and recovery times

Digital Electronic Temperature Control for Better Performance
No matter what your soldering job is, the WESD51's digital electronic control system lets you easily set the temperature you need to get the job done right. The soldering temperature is adjustable from 350 to 850 degrees Fahrenheit and is accurately measured to within nine degrees. Additionally, the temperature can be viewed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius on the LCD (liquid-crystal display). And the WESD51's innovative built-in heater and sensor combination offers quick heat-up times and temperature recovery for better heat control over the course of your job.

The WESD51's wireless temperature lockout prevents you from raising the temperature beyond what is recommended for your workpiece, board, or component. This eliminates the possibility of damaging components by accidentally setting the temperature too high for the job.

Comfortable, Easy-to-Use Soldering Pencil
The kit's PES51 Soldering Pencil features a durable Nichrome-wound stainless steel heating element for long life and quick response time. Stainless steel will not corrode at high temperatures, meaning you can use this durable pencil for a long time to come. An added bonus, the PES51 Soldering Pencil is compatible with Weller ET series tips.

The PES51 also features a non-burning silicone rubber cord, a lightweight handle made from high-impact ESD (electro-static discharge) plastic, and a foam sleeve that allows for continuous use without fatigue or heat discomfort.

Wireless temperature lockout enhances your work's precision.

Innovative Features Improve Safety and Durability
The WESD51 Soldering Station meets Weller's high standards of quality and safety. The station will automatically shut off power to the tool after 99 minutes of inactivity, which helps to conserve electricity and extends the life of the tool. The easy-to-read LCD (liquid-crystal display) lets you know what mode the WESD51 is in, and it lets you know what the temperature is. This way, you can easily see if the temperature is locked or unlocked, and whether or not the unit is turned on.

The Weller WESD51 Soldering station is UL/CUL listed, which means that it meets or exceeds independent safety standards. The PES51 Soldering Pencil is designed to be used in electrostatic-free workstations, and, for added safety, it is completely free of stored static charges. The WESD51 Soldering Station is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
WESD51PU Power Unit, PES51 Soldering Pencil, PH50 Stand, and sponge.

Customer Reviews:

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Weller WESD51 September 6, 2009
Tim A. Moes
Great working iron to use on almost any project. Maintains a very constant temperature to tip.

5 out of 5 stars

Best Iron I have used June 10, 2009
Daniel A. Dennett (Rexburg, ID USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am currently working for a company where I need to do some serious soldering on both through hole and surface mount circuits. We have two soldering stations; both have temperature control and are rated for about the same temperature. Of the two the Weller Digital is the only one I use anymore. It heats up quickly and can handle continuous soldering for over an hour of work. I like the digital display because in my case I work with some sensitive components that can't take much more than 250 degC (480 degF) and others that I need to use high temperature solder that doesn't flow until it hits about 350 degC (660 degF). The tip on it has lasted for a very long time, and comes nice and clean every time tin it. It can be set up to have the stand attached to the base on either side, or to be freestanding. The fact that it iron itself is grounded is nice for any static sensitive applications. It is easy to hold onto, and doesn't burn my hands like my iron at home. I plan on getting one of these soldering stations for myself to use at home ASAP.

If you can't afford this one I would recommend the Weller Analog version, which I used while going to school, and loved as well.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Iron June 10, 2009
Haoleb (Hawaii)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was able to use this iron at my workplace before deciding to purchase one for myself. I am an electronics technician by trade and also do repairs and fabrication stuff in my spare time at home. For years I used a weller 25 watt pencil iron that was probably 20 years old and I was quite happy with it however I felt I was ready for something a little better. I really wasnt sure if this iron would be able to do some of my larger tasks like splicing 12-14 gauge wires due to the amount of heat required but once you set the iron to the desired temperature it will remain there no matter what you are soldering. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of heat transfer I could get with the small tips.

The pencil itself is small and lightweight and very easy to manuever. The cord also wont melt with intermittent contact with the tip. Comes up to temperature very quickly and reponds quickly when you adjust the temp with the control unit.

I have found a temperature around 550 works good for typical 60/40 solder on average jobs as i typically like a hotter iron. I cant imagine what I would need to solder up in the 7-800 degree range. This setup has an adjustable temp from 350-850 degrees F. This iron wont replace a 130 watt gun for the large jobs but overall definetly 5 stars. A pleasure to work with and seems to be made well with a quality feel. I'm glad I invested in getting this vs another standard pencil iron.

If your spending this much on a solderin iron you probably know how to take care of the tip but its very important otherwise it will oxidize and you wont be able to solder anything no matter how high the temperature is set. The manual doesnt go into too much detail about this but basically you want to keep the tip cleaned and tinned before and after each joint.

5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised May 17, 2009
ollopa
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've used the same couple of cheap but dependable Radio Shack irons since I was about 12. Now 17 years later, I needed something smaller and more temperature controllable for working with lead-free solder and smaller parts.

I knew Weller had a great reputation, but I was very concerned that the quality of the cheaper products like the WESD51 might not live up to that reputation. I read a few positive reviews and decided to make the purchase.

It's been almost a year and I have used this iron several times for various jobs. I am very pleased with the purchase and would recommend this product to everyone. If you have a plain old iron, it is worth the upgrade to the WESD51. Good temperature control, heats up quickly, reliable, maintains heat when working with large parts/heat sinks/copper pours, and the tips are cheap and plentiful. I love this station and you will too.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Price on Excellent Tool April 1, 2009
Kenneth W. Keith (Louisville, KY USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I bought this for a small business, we use it to repair cables and build new. It heats up very fast, almost instantly and works very well. Could be the best I have ever used.

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