With soldering guns and irons from Ace, you can repair electronic cables, join glass and metal, and tackle a wide range of soldering jobs. Learn about the differences between soldering irons and guns to find the best fit for your needs, then browse helpful features for efficient home and professional work.
Soldering Tools: Soldering Gun Vs. Iron
If you’re looking for a new soldering tool, you may wonder if a soldering gun or iron is right for your projects. While both soldering irons and guns offer a great solution for joining together two pieces of metal, each has its benefits. Ace has everything you need to get the job done right, from soldering gun kits to iron sets.
Soldering Heat Gun
Like a heat gun or glue gun, a soldering heat gun fits conveniently in one hand and is operated using a small trigger. The tip features a loop that provides the heat for soldering. This format usually provides more power than irons, making it ideal for metalwork and heavy electrical connections. It also heats up quickly for fast, energy-efficient work.
Because the tip of a soldering gun heats up so quickly, it needs to be replaced more often than an iron. Look for designs with an easy tip change option so you can enjoy a largely uninterrupted workflow.
Soldering Irons
Lightweight and versatile, electric soldering irons are great for delicate projects and long hours. The wand-shaped design features a metal tip that heats up for soldering. These irons are available in a range of sizes, so you can find the power you need for big and small tasks. You can even reach for a cordless soldering iron for jobs where you don’t have easy access to electric power.
The compact shape makes them comfortable to work with and allows access to smaller areas that might be hard to reach with the larger guns. They also heat up more slowly, helping to preserve the life of each tip. Soldering irons are best suited to lighter soldering jobs as they are slightly less energy efficient and powerful than soldering guns.
Soldering Accessories and Tool Features
Make soldering more convenient than ever with guns, irons and soldering accessories that include a wide selection of helpful features. Browse designs with extra options for comfort and performance, including:
- Corded soldering iron and gun options for consistent power
- Battery-operated designs for portable work
- Integrated spotlight
- Stay-cool comfort handle
- Built-in heat deflector to protect your hands
- Quick tip changes for less interruption in work
- Adjustable soldering irons and guns for precise temperature control
To find everything you need in one convenient bundle, choose a soldering iron kit with a carrying case and different tips for soldering, cutting, smoothing and scoring.
Shop Soldering Tools Near You at Ace
Make all your soldering and welding projects easier with quality portable soldering irons and guns from Ace. Shop soldering irons and guns near you from Weller, Forney and Well Link to find the power you need to tackle home and commercial jobs.
Ace also carries a vast selection of quality welders and welding accessories like rods, MIG wire and welding gloves, to tackle those bigger metalworking projects at home and on the job.
