300 Watt, 7/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron
Model: 3178-300 MSRP: $229.99
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.
The following products can be used as replacements for Model 3178-300 featured on this page:
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 | Yes |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Maximum Temperature | 1000 °F / 537.78°C |
| Product Length | 14.375 in / 36.51 cm |
| Tip Diameter | 7/8 in |
| Standard Tip Style | Chisel |
| Available in 220-240VAC? | Yes |
| Country of Origin | US |
| Shipping Weight | 3.30 lbs / 1.50 kg |
| Package Length | 16.25 in / 41.28 cm |
| Shipping Package Width | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
| Package Height | 3.00 in / 7.62 cm |
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.