3178-300

SOLDERING IRON, 240V, 1000DEG F; Heat Temperature Range: +1000°F; Supply Voltage

A heavy-duty 300 Watt soldering iron for running seams with 24-26 gauge sheet metal, copper down spouts, flashings, and related applications is available from Soldering Tools of Clawson, Michigan. The American Beauty Model 3178 300-Watt Soldering Iron is an industrial-duty iron especially designed for sheet metal applications and provides a 1,000°F maximum tip temperature to assure an even solder flow. Featuring a pre-tinned tip that seats inside the heating element, consisting of a compression-wound resistive wire around a steel spool, this soldering iron is built for optimum heat transfer and has a rugged steel case. Equipped with a hard-wood handle for a sure grip and a heat shield for safety, the American Beauty Model 3178 300-Watt Soldering Iron eliminates propane, natural gas and stays hot without open flames. Measuring 14-3⁄8"L overall, it has a 5-5⁄32"L tip × 7⁄8" dia. shank, weighs just 37 oz. and comes with a standard chisel style Paragon soldering tip; diamond style is optional.

**Standard Tips:**

* 45C - Paragon Soldering Iron Tips

**Primary Alternative**:

* •45D - Paragon Soldering Iron Tips

**Applications**:

* 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

* Soldering large quantity of instrumentation

**Specifications**:

* Wattage - 300 Watts

* Replacement Heating Element Number - 9277

* Maximum Tip Temperature F - 1000°F

* Maximum Tip Temperature C - 538°C

* Overall Length - 14 3⁄8" 36.5 cm

* Tip Shank Diameter - 7⁄8" 22.2 mm

* Tip Length - 5 5⁄32" 13.1 cm

* Product Weight - 37 oz. 1.05 kg

* Shipping Weight - 4 lbs. 1.81 kg

**Diameter**: 7⁄8"