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 precisionbrazed for optimal strength and efficiency.

The following products are related (similar model but different specifications, etc.) to Model 3138-100 featured on this page:

Model	Product Name	MSRP
3138-130	130 Watt, 3/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron	$134.50
3138-150	150 Watt, 3/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron	$134.50
3138E-100	100 Watt Heavy-Duty Ergo-Iron	$155.00
3138X-175	175 Watt, 3/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron	$144.80
CS-38KIT	Soldering Iron Maintenance Kit for 3/8" Irons	$31.00

The following products can be used as replacements for Model 3138-100 featured on this page:

Model	Product Name	MSRP
3919	Replacement Handle/Cord set for Heavy-Duty Irons	$20.50
43C	Chisel Style Soldering Tip	$14.50
43D	Diamond Style Soldering Tip	$14.50
43S	Screwdriver Style Soldering Tip	$14.50
9273-100	Replacement 100 Watt Compression-Wound Heating Element	$51.80

Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:

1. Soldering stained glass applications
2. Soldering cover to enclosure on electronic assemblies for aircraft applications.
3. Soldering Copper shield for MRI
4. Melting plastic bubbles
5. Burning holes in fabric

RoHS Compliant	Yes
Wattage	100 watts
Maximum Temperature	855 °F / 457.22°C
Product Length	13 in / 33.02 cm
Tip Diameter	3/8 in / 7.62 cm
Standard Tip Style	Diamond
Available in 220-240VAC?	Yes
Country of Origin	US
Package Length	16.25 in / 41.28 cm
Package Width	3.00 in / 7.62 cm
Package Height	3.00 in / 7.62 cm
Shipping Weight	1.85 lbs / 0.84 kg

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Ni-Chrome Compression Wound Heating Elements are proven to be the most reliable heating element for maintaining soldering temperature in production environments.

Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.

Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.

Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.