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X-Tronic’s 3020-XTS • Digital LED Display • Soldering Station Specifications
Maximum Power Output 75 Watts (60 Watts for Soldering Iron/15 Watts for Soldering Iron Mother Board) Temperature Range 200°C to 480°C (392°F to 896°F) Temperature Stability ±2°C (Static) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to104°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to176°F) Soldering Iron Cord 40 Inch Very Pliable Soldering Iron Cord (Virtually NO Memory) Type of Power Cord Power Cord: USA Type B – 3 Pin Grounded Plug – 15 Amp Rated Voltage AC 110V/60 Hz – NO 220V Available
X-Tronic’s 3020-XTS • Digital LED Display • 75 W Soldering Iron Station
The Complete Kit is Manufactured by X-Tronic for the Beginners as well as the Experts and Will Exceed your Expectations of Quality and Durability for any Soldering Station in this Category.
Included with this Kit: 75-Watt Soldering Station (60 Watts for Soldering Iron &15 Watts for Mini Mother Board in Soldering Iron), Side Mount Solder Roll Holder, Brass Sponge Tip Cleaner with a Good Supply of Cleaning Flux, Wet Sponge, 5 Extra Soldering Tips & 2 Helping Hands (these are Detachable).
Features: ESD Safe, Anti-Static Designed, 10 Minute Sleep Timer, Centigrade to Fahrenheit Toggle Switch, “Bright” Blue LED Readout on Temperature Display, PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Heating Technology often referred to as Magic Temperature Compensation Technology, 40 Inch Very Pliable Soldering Iron Cord (Virtually NO Memory) and a 55 Inch Power Cord from Wall Plug to Main Unit.
X-Tronic’s 3020-XTS • Digital LED Display • Soldering Iron Station Features
Safety Features Anti-Statically Designed & ESD Safe Celsius/Fahrenheit Change from Celsius to Fahrenheit with with Flip of a Toggle Switch Sleep Timer 10 Minutes Digital LED Display Bright Blue LED Display for Temperature • Very Visible PID Technology Proportional-Integral-Derivative Heating Technology often referred to as “Magic Temperature Compensation” Soldering Iron Holder Chromed Spring Steel with “Bakelite” Polymer Insert • No Heat Transfer
All Set Up and Ready For Use
The X-Tronic 3020-XTS has a Temperature Range of 200°C to 480°C (392°F to 896°F).
You can Change the Readout from Celsius to Fahrenheit with a “Flip of the Switch”.
The above photo also shows the 2 Helping Hands holding a PCB to work on.
This Soldering Iron Station has a Temperature Range of 392°F ~ 896°F/200°C ~ 480°C
This unit Features a Bright Blue LED Fully Adjustable Temperature Display and C/F Toggle Switch..
You can easily change the LED digital temperature readout from “Centigrade to Fahrenheit” for the Soldering Iron Temperature with a flip of the switch
Chromed Spring Steel Soldering Iron Holder
The Soldering Iron Holder is manufactured from Chromed Spring Steel..
It has a “Bakelite” Polymer Collar Ring to Stop Heat Transfer
You will Really Appreciate how easily you can “Holster” you Soldering Iron in this.
X-Tronic’s 3020-XTS Soldering Iron Station • Photos & Explanations of What’s Included
60 Watt Soldering Iron with Ergonomic Heat Resistant Silicone Grip
The Soldering Iron that comes with this Unit boasts a Stainless Steel Shank with an “Ergonomic Heat Resistant Silicone Grip” that is Very Comfortable to use.
The Soldering Iron Features a “Quick Temp” Heating Element that will heat up to the Top Temperature in less than 30 Seconds.
5 Extra Assorted Sizes/Styles of Soldering Tips
The X-Tronic XTS-4010-2 comes with 1 – TI Soldering Tip already mounted in the Soldering Iron and 5 Extra Sizes/Styles as shown above. The 5 Extras are the Following Sizes/Styles:
1 Each – T-I1 Each -T-B1 Each -T-3C1 Each -T-2.4D1 Each – T-K
2 – Helping Hands (Detachable)
The 2 Helping Hands that come with this unit are 10″ Long.
They can be Easily be Attached or Detached from the Main Unit by Screwing or Unscrewing them from the Main Unit.
You will find them Very Helpful on Small PCB’s that you can PropUp to work on right in front of you.
Soldering Iron Tip Cleaner – Soft Coiled Brass Wire Sponge Holder with a Supply of Rosin Flux for Cleaning
Soft coiled brass wire thoroughly cleans the residue on the tip, extending the service life of the tip.
The X-Tronic Model 3020 Digital 75 Watt Soldering Station is a Powerful “Quick Temp” Unit and is manufactured for the Beginner as well as Expert Users and will Definitely Exceed Your Expectations with its Quality & Durability compared to any Soldering Iron Station in its Class. This Unit takes less than 30 Seconds to heat up from 200°C to 480°C (392°F to 896°F)
The Complete Kit Includes: 75-Watt Soldering Station (60 Watts used for Soldering Iron &15 Watts used for Mini Mother Board in Soldering Iron) with 2 Helping Hands for Propping Up Smaller PCB’s right in front of the unit for you to work on, a 100% Silicone Tool Mat, 5 Extra Sizes/Styles of Soldering Tips along with Side Mount Solder Roll Holder, 50g Roll of 60/40 Solder, Spring Style Soldering Iron Holder & Brass Sponge Tip Cleaner with Supply of Cleaning Flux in the Tin plus a Wet Sponge.
Features: ESD Safe, 10 Minute Sleep Timer, Centigrade to Fahrenheit Toggle Switch, Blue LED Readout on Control Panel, PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) Technology often referred to as Magic Temperature Compensation Technology, 40 Inch Very Pliable Soldering Iron Cord (Virtually No Memory) and a 55 Inch Power Cord from Wall Plug to Main Unit.
PLEASE NOTE: The Main (First) Photo shows the Brass Sponge Tip Cleaner with the Flux In the Round Metal Tin Separately from the Soldering Station and also shows this same Container Mounted In the Main Unit – This is FOR PHOTO PURPOSES ONLY. There is “ONLY ONE” of these Containers that come with this Soldering Station.
X-Tronic is a US Brand with all of our Various Teams all centrally located in Lincoln, Nebraska. We Strive to make Customer Service Our Priority by Offering Lifetime Support from Our Experienced Technicians. X-Tronic Products also come with a 3-Year Warranty! Terms May Apply. WARNING: This Product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Scroll Down this Page for More Info on this Product!
Customers say
Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the soldering station. They mention it works well, heats up quickly, and adjusts to new heat settings insanely fast. Some are satisfied with the size and feel of the iron. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the build quality and spool capacity.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Terry TexasDecember 8, 2024
Outstanding performance.
Out of the Box:The unit came with the base station, hot pen holder, Tip Cleaning scrub with Rosin basin, Cleaning Sponge, Solder Roll holder/dispenser, and Manual.Pros:I found these to be very well design elements of this unit both before, during and after using it:Base unit: The base unit has a holder for your brass filings tip cleaning with rosin on the bottom, large spring pen holder, built in reservoir for the cleaning sponge, adjustable temperature setting, and a soldering roll holder/dispenser.Sleep Mode: I found this very useful. During my DIY project I often find myself getting side tracked by non soldering activities. The device goes into a sleep mode after about 10 minutes of non use. Then somehow, not sure how, it knows that you have picked up the pen for use and immediately reactivates. Granted it doesn’t instantly go back to the temperature you set, but for this feature I can wait a few seconds.Long Pen Cord: This is very important when working with soldering project, not having to fight the power cord. The Pen cord is totally separate from the power cord which both are connect via the base unit. Not to mention that the pen cord seems to be tangle free!Pen: The manufacturer doesn’t use cheap hard plastic here, they went the extra mile to provide comfortable and heat resistant materials on the pen. Not one time did I get fatigued or felt as though the pen was getting hot. Nicely done!Cons:Temperature Knob: This really isn’t a con but more of a I wished they would have done something different. The knob has a smooth rotation, and getting a precise temperature is rather hard to do. Sometimes the temp advances multiple degrees at the slightest movement. But at the end of the day, how often are you going to need an exact temperature for soldering.Manual: This has to be the first time I have listed a manual as a con for a device, but in my opinion this needs to be updated with a bit more information on the product and descriptions of the accessories and their uses.Wish List:This is my own personal things I wished would have been included on this product that would have put my rating over the top.Extra Soldering tips: The unit comes with just a basic needle point tip. A set of an additional 5 basic tips would have been perfect for inclusion within this package.Adding a clicking feature to the temperature knob. In my opinion this would allow for better control of the temperature setting feature of the unit. Again, this is just a wish they would have included this, but this seems to their basic model, and for what you get, it is most impressive.They also assume that you already know how to solder and therefore know how to set up a soldering pen/iron by “tinning” it. Unfortunately they do not have a procedure for how to do this in the manual. There is a section in the manual on page 4 is a sort of trouble shooting of why solder isn’t sticking, but the all important method of tinning isn’t described in detail and I wished it was. This would be a nice item to have in the manual, and I hope they read my review and act on some of these items!Assembly: Really, this has to be one of the easiest parts of the whole thing. Within minutes you are up and running and ready to go!Maintenance:Tip maintenance is required as it is with all soldering units. other than that and adding water to the cleaning sponge before use, there really isn’t any.Personal experience:I’m building a DIY powerwall for my house, and a lot of soldering is required. The needle tip the unit came with will not work for the project I’m doing, which lead me to ordering a extra set of tips. Once I got the new tips, the unit has performed perfectly and my project is moving at a nice pace.Bottom Line:Overall this product works as advertised, and performs perfectly on both large and small jobs.Recommendation:Damn Good Buy!
JoeDecember 8, 2024
It works good and it heats and cools fast.
I use this on occasion for small projects, or minor repairs. I’ve used a basic Weller pen iron for years but always wanted a soldering station that wasn’t crazy expensive as I’m not an electronics expert. This station fit the bill quite nicely. I don’t really know what else to say about it. I’ve had it a few years now and it still works well. I’ve replaced the switches in a couple computer mice, and fixed a keychain light that had a broken wire. Probably other things I can’t think of right now. I’m happy with it.
Amazon CustomerDecember 8, 2024
Quick heating, works well
Soldering iron heats quickly and works exactly as you would want. Only negative is that the screws for the solder holder are in an inconvenient location
Nuclear Powered Finger PuppetDecember 8, 2024
Works great, not exactly heavy duty.
For the price, this is a pretty decent station. I’m downsizing from a Weller WX2021, and previously owned a Weller WES51 and WD1002T. I’ve also owned a cheap no-name station in the past.The build quality is OK. It’s plasticy. Most soldering stations are plastic, but there’s a difference. This feels cheaper. And something in the iron rattles if you shake it. But, the handle feels alright. Higher end stations tend to have slimmer, shorter irons, and it makes this feel clumsy in comparison– but that’s not a fair comparison. Compared to name-brand stations twice the price, this feels similar. Cheaper, but similar. The cord is silicone, so it won’t melt. The knob is metal and feels great. It’s a nice touch on such a cheap station. One quality issue I did find is that the barrel is a bit crooked. It doesn’t seem to affect anything, but it’s weird.When you turn it on, the temperature appears to rise very quickly. This is a lie. Well, not a lie. But the nature of these stations is that the thermocouple is pretty far from the tip, so there’s a bit of lag. Just give it about 30 seconds to actually get to temperature. The temperature reading seems a bit low, but it might just be that I’m used to a different kind of station. I attempted to measure it with a thermocouple, but that’s difficult to do accurately without the right stuff. I did manage to get a reading of 346C with it set to 350. But then I couldn’t get above 335. So I dunno. It seems to hold temperature well enough, in any case. This tech is pretty old and simple, so it shouldn’t be hard to get right.I love the tip cleaner. A brass sponge with cleaning flux underneath. It’s a great way to get gunk off your tip when you’ve let it burn a bit too long.The tip it comes with is useless. The quality is probably fine, but conical tips are honestly the worst. Grab a 1.6mm chisel tip for general purpose stuff. There’s almost nothing it won’t work better for.Overall, it’s not the quality of a Hakko or Weller, but it’s half the price, and it’s perfectly fine for what it is.Update 5/30/18:After getting a Hakko tip, I realized the tip it came with was a bit too long and didn’t make great contact with the heater. The new tip heats a bit faster as a result.The handle gets hot after using it for a while. This isn’t uncommon for cheap irons, but it’s annoying.The temperature control is sometimes different than where you last set it when you turn the iron back on– only by a few degrees, but it’s still weird.I feel like the temperature regulation probably isn’t super accurate. It’s hard to say for sure. I may just be used to the kind of irons that have the heater built closer to the tip.The unit is tiny and doesn’t weigh anything– which means it slides around the bench as you use it. I also realized having the stand integrated into the station isn’t as nice as it seems. It does make for a very compact setup, though. It’d be a great option as a secondary iron to keep a specialty tip on, which is likely how I’ll end up using it long-term.I”m still satisfied for the price, I just noticed a few cheap station issues and thought I’d update the review.
Tariq IbrahimDecember 8, 2024
Itâs good quality
MergatroidDecember 8, 2024
EDITMy station died. About 10 months after purchasing it, I went to use it and it would only display 181. The iron would not heat up.I have only been using it a few times a month so it is not under heavy usage. I would consider it moderate use.Because of the 181 displayed and the fact nothing would work I assumed it was the station itself and not the iron since the element was still in excellent condition.I contacted X-Tronic through Amazon. They asked me to go to their website and start a claim, which I did. I explained how the unit was functioning currently (not at all other than the 181 on the display). They sent be a complete brand new unit. It took about a week to arrive.So they have very good customer service.Note one thing I realized about this unit that I should have thought about before is that you cannot just replace the iron if it goes bad. There is no jack to plug the iron in, it’s wired directly into the base station. If I have a problem I will replace the new iron with the old one by removing the wires and rewiring in the old iron, but the average person with no spare parts will have to replace the entire unit.When this unit is working it works well, but if the base station dies again I think I will spend the extra money for a Hakko or a Weller.I would take a star off because the iron broke down, but there customer service was so good I think they deserve a star for that.Original Review:I have been a professional tech for over 30 years.I am constantly soldering, although nowhere near as much as I used to. I had been using a HAKKO soldering station that was pretty good but the unit had been dropped at least once, had a heavy part dropped on top of it, and the power switch failed (I soldered it closed so it powers up as soon as you plug it in).I use a Weller at home that I have had for almost 30 years. Even though it was beat up and had no iron when I found it, I cleaned it up, bought an iron and it’s been working like a champ ever since. However, Weller soldering stations are expensive. I did not want to spend $200 or more for a soldering station I don’t use as much as I used to.Cruising around on Amazon gave me a bunch of choices. I picked one out based on the availability of tips and heating elements, as well as satisfaction shown in reviews.I received this XTronic station today. I have set it up and tested it. Everything seems to work very well. The iron heats up quickly, the regulation works well, the iron is nice and light, the cords nice and flexible.At this point, this station looks like it should work perfectly for my needs. I am little worried that the manual says the heating element may only last a year under heavy use. On the Hakko we would get about 5 years of heavy use, and on the Weller I have never had to change either the tip or the heating element, but it is used sparingly.So, I have to say the station looks excellent and I was very happy with the testing I did. At this point I just need to know what the longevity is like. If I have any issues in the near future I will come back and edit this review.
Amazon CustomerDecember 8, 2024
Nice unit, heats up quickly and the temperature control panel shows set temperature but also the current temperature as tip heats up so you know when it’s ready rather than waiting an arbitrary time until you think it’s ready. The solder spool holder doesn’t click in place so if moving unit around the solder roll will fall off but that’s only an issue if not using it on a bench.
Geoff RezewskiDecember 8, 2024
Im not going to say im the master of the soldering iron by any means. but for me this iron gets the job done.learn from my mistake and remember to remove the plastic protector on the end of the iron prior to turning on or itll be a smoky mess… one thing that irks me is they did not include any flux but included a bit of decent solder in the box.because of the size of the whole unit the “helping hands” are rather useless for anything larger than a business card as there is no counter weight. the little sponge to assist to clean your tips was a nice thought but doesnt really assist.as for the soldering iron proper, the display is very easy to read however i didn’t check the accuracy of the readout to actual temperature but it feels relatively close. I would say prior to first use allow the iron to hang with the wire stretched out as there is a fair amount of memory which creates awkward bends which are a bit annoying.final critical thoughts:I like how there is included solder however( a problem with every soldering iron) there is no included flux. both are required for 80-90% of connections you will do when soldering so why not include a small amount of general purpose flux? also they included a tip cleaner but no solder wick? Small inclusions like this would turn it from a 4 star item to a 5 star item as it would set them apart from the competition
Matthew WayDecember 8, 2024
I have been using this quite a lot lately and have had no issues at all. I would recommend this for anyone wo tinkers with electronics and RC cars / trucks as it comes in handy all the time