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Brush selection according to the FT-720's application

By selecting a suitable cleaning brush for using the FT-720, soldering work efficiency is improved.
Other than the standard fluoro plastic brush, you can change it to optional brushes.

Click here to know how to change the cleaning brushes.
How to replace the cleaning brushes

Features of each type of brush

Option Standard Option
Metal brushes
Part No. A1567		 Fluoroplastic brushes
Part No. A5063		 Resin Brushes
Part No. A1566

Effective in removing solder from a tip completely

Recommended for soldering fine and precise components. Almost no solder remains on the tip after cleaning. Need to pay attention to tip oxidation.

Long-life brush with excellent durability

The ideal amount of solder remains on the tip after cleaning. So, it's recommended for a wide variety of soldering, including high volume soldering operations.

Effective in reducing the impact of tip oxidation while soldering with lead-free alloy or halogen-free flux.

A sufficient amount of solder remains on the tip to avoid oxidation. Instead, precise control of solder amounts isn't easy.
Guideline of solder amount left after tip cleaning
Guideline of solder amount left after tip cleaning
 

How to replace the cleaning brushes

  1. Pull out the plug of the AC adaptor from the unit, then remove the cover from it.

    Pull out the AC adaptor plug from the unit.
    Remove the cover from the unit.

    The cover cannot be detached with the plug being connected.

  2. Take out the cleaning brushes assembled.

    Place the cover you removed sideways to take out the cleaning brushes. You can remove the brushes by pulling the brush axles toward just above.

  3. Set the cleaning brushes to be used.

    When you set the cleaning brushes, insert them to the end straight along the axles.

    * Force them into until you hear a click sound.

  4. Put the cover back to the unit and insert the AC adaptor plug to finish the replacement work.

    Your work efficiency can be improved by replacing the brushes according to the application,

    Relayed information

    How to use the FT-720 tip cleaner