American Beauty 3178-300 Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron, 300 Watt, 14-3/8" Length, 7/8" Chisel Tip

American Beauty heavy-duty irons are ideal for heavy soldering jobs and production-line environments. Created by compression winding a special Ni-chrome heating alloy onto a steel spool, all elements demonstrate an unsurpassed heat capacity and outstanding durability. Protective casings cut from a single block of steel are strengthened with multiple heat treatments and precision brazed for optimal strength and efficiency. Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability. Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to: testing fire detectors in no-flame areas (gas stations), melting self-adhesive plastic onto itself, soldering connections during the manufacturing of motors, soldering 20 gauge and thinner copper gutters, awnings, roofs and flashing, soldering down spout to 1/2 round copper gutter, restoration of antique automotive starters. RoHS compliant. Maximum temperature: 1000 degree F / 537.78 degree C.