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Difference between BC/C type and BCF/CF type

BC/C shape

C and BC shape features : Tinned at the certain area of the tip end.
Feature

Tips are tinned at the certain area of the tip end as following picture.

Recommended use
  • Heavy duty soldering.
  • There is enough space between each components.

BCF/CF shape

CF and BCF shape features : Tinned on the cut surface only.
Feature

Tips are tinned at the surface only.

Recommended use
  • Components are dense.
  • There is a risk of solder bridge.

Movies show the features of BC/C & BCF/CF at one time.