Soldering Station Tips

Hakko active tip cartridges

Read the pencil model before selecting an active cartridge. The same chisel width can appear in several Hakko families, each with its own handle requirements.

What to check before buying

Match the family printed on the pencil

The FM-2027 chart lists T15. The FX-9701 and FX-9702 chart lists T39. If a station has several compatible irons, use the label on the one you actually hold.

Compare J profiles by the part after the bend

The JS02 and JL02 both end in a fine bent point. The short JS02 leaves room to turn beside a component. The JL02 reaches farther around an obstruction.

Manufacturer compatibility reference

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Questions about this tip family

Does a D32 code guarantee a matching cartridge?

It describes the working geometry within a family. Compare the complete prefix and handle documentation before ordering.

When is a narrow long taper preferable to a long chisel?

Use the fine IL when the narrow path only exposes one pad. Use a long chisel such as DL32 if the opening lets you place a flat face on the joint.

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