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HIGH PERFORMANCE - 550 Watts(highest in the market) of heating power and has a long life metal heater for the Hot Air. Very Quick heat up and a built in air flow gauge. Large Volume air pump that has a maximum flow of 23L/min with adjustable air flow. There is a powerful 70 Watt soldering iron for fast responsive soldering. There is a built in smoke absorber on the soldering iron to remove fumes to keep you safe.
MULTI-TOOL CAPABILITY - SMD Reworking tool designed to remove and/or repair surface mounted devices such as SOIC, CHIP, QFP, BLCC, BGA, and so on. There are 50+ nozzles sizes available. 5 Nozzles are included (1124,1130,1196,1197, 1313). Also contains an assortment of 10 soldering iron tips. Also a powered vacuum pickup tool is included and can be used to pickup small IC's.
INTELLIGENT FUNCTIONS - It has several advanced features such as the auto nozzle cooling process after reworking, auto sleep function when placed in the hot air holder. Digital display of hot air set and actual temperature. Microprocessor controlled with self-testing hot air heating core system which warns user when aging or breakdown of the heating core occurs. Digital calibration of the soldering iron.
VERSATILE SOLDERING IRON STAND - The configurable stand can be setup with the spool holder on either side of the station and there is an optional sponge holder. The stand will fit any of the available irons.
WHAT YOU GET - 1 x Aoyue 968A+ Station with Hot Air and Soldering Iron, 1 x power cord , 5 x SMD Nozzles, 3 x Vacuum Pickup Cups, Vacuum Suction Pen, 1 x IC Popper 1, 1 x Spare Heating Element for the Soldering Iron, 1 x Spare Heating Element for the Hot Air , 10 x Soldering tips(1 installed in the iron) x 1 x TY-98 Brass Coil tip cleaner, 1 x User manual.

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Customers find that the soldering station performs well for its price. They appreciate its build quality, temperature control, and ease of use. However, some customers have differing opinions on the heat up time and noise level.

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127 customers mention "Functionality"110 positive17 negative

Customers appreciate the soldering station's functionality. They find the basics work well, especially for the price. The iron works great, the hot air unit works great, and both reach the set temperature quickly. It works well for soldering and desoldering. The smoke extractor works surprisingly well, even when doing nasty things like threaded components. Overall, customers find it a great tool that gets the job done very well.

"...The smoke absorber actually works for me which I thought was just a ridiculous add on but it gets rid of the smoke from the burnt flux no problem...." Read more

"...While I've not yet attempted SMD soldering, the machine looks quite capable. But it is the soldering iron I'm raving about!..." Read more

"...Again, great for typical electronics use. If you have to solder massively thick copper cables, get something burlier and purpose built...." Read more

"...I have used the tool several times. The soldering iron works wonderfully, no comparison to the $29.99 cheapie that I replaced with this unit...." Read more

52 customers mention "Value for money"47 positive5 negative

Customers like the value for money. They say it's good for the price, cheap, and outperforms multi-thousand dollar irons they use at work.

"...The Aoyue Int968A+ is a fantastic device all around. It's cheap and arrived very quickly...." Read more

"...Shipped immediately, packed securely. The station is simply fantastic value for the money...." Read more

"Fantastic deal for a decent all-purpose home station...." Read more

"...probably prefer a standalone vacuum tool, but including one at this price point is helpful to the hobbyist and home workshop technician...." Read more

46 customers mention "Build quality"41 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the good build quality of the soldering station. They find it reliable, with a sturdy metal case and well-assembled components. The tip holds up well over time, and the kit is thought-out with included items.

"...The station is simply fantastic value for the money. Clean construction, certainly well above the fitment and finish I'd expect at this price point...." Read more

"...The general build quality of the machine is good, the hoses are okay, the ergonomics are okay. Assembly and operation are easy...." Read more

"...The quality and operation is superior to what I have seen in the past from Chinese tools so I would recommend this tool any home user like me and I..." Read more

"...It all feels well made. Shipping was quick and it's packaged nicely. Negatives:..." Read more

33 customers mention "Temperature control"27 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the temperature control of the soldering station. They say it heats up quickly and maintains its temperature well, with built-in fume extraction and hot air. The variable heat and airflow is good for dumping heat into DPAKs or larger headers. The temperature control is very accurate and the functions are easy to manipulate. It tells you the real temperature of the iron, not a calculated temperature. The smaller tips have more than enough heat to handle larger gauge wire. The temperature control is simple and controllable on both temperature of air and output flow volume.

"...It heats up very quickly and puts out a good amount of airflow. Definitely comparable to the Metcal I'm used to at work...." Read more

"...having the perfect tip for the job, and being able to precisely set the tip's temperature so that I could obtain a great solder joint without..." Read more

"...: when turned off, the unit does the right thing and cranks up, blows cool air until the hot air gun down to a reasonable temp...." Read more

"...sheer *value* -- it's so nice to have built-in fume extraction and hot air!..." Read more

22 customers mention "Ease of use"16 positive6 negative

Customers find the soldering station easy to use and versatile. They appreciate the clear instructions and user interface. The assembly and operation are straightforward, with accurate functions that can be manipulated easily. Overall, customers find it an excellent setup for the price point.

"...Setting up the system took me about 30 minutes and there's nothing super complicated...." Read more

"...Assembly and operation are easy. The compressor that drives the vacuum is fairly loud. Whatever, compressors are always loud...." Read more

"...set up I found it appeared to be of good quality with clear, well written instructions. I have used the tool several times...." Read more

"...There are a lot of parts in unlabeled bags with nearly no assembly instructions in the manual and none of the parts bags labeled...." Read more

21 customers mention "Extras"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the included accessories and spare parts. They find the product comes with everything they need, including replacement heating elements and filters. The smoke absorption system is also praised for its quality.

"...Mine came with an extra heating element, an extra filter, additional tubing, 5 different hot air tips, and the aforementioned solder tips...." Read more

"...The controls are very intuitive. It comes with replacement heater elements, so I don't have to go track parts down if one goes out...." Read more

"...it ships with replacement parts for the hot ends, several extra soldering iron tips, hot air tips and 3 different SMD grabber heads...." Read more

"...of tips for both the pencil and hot-air tool, and also includes replacement heaters for both...." Read more

40 customers mention "Heat up time"24 positive16 negative

Customers have different views on the heat up time. Some find it fast and efficient, while others say the soldering iron temperature rises too quickly and barely gets hot enough. The temperature display is in Celsius, and some customers report issues with oxidation within 5 minutes of being hot.

"...It heats up very quickly and puts out a good amount of airflow. Definitely comparable to the Metcal I'm used to at work...." Read more

"...vacuum together when I unfortunately discovered that the hot air gun puts out heat that is hot enough to melt the plastic nozzle on the solder vacuum..." Read more

"...It's lightning quick to get up to temp (both sides, hot air and iron), too, just a few seconds...." Read more

"...The iron reaches temperature very fast, so no more waiting around for an iron to get hot." Read more

20 customers mention "Noise level"7 positive13 negative

Customers have different views on the noise level of the soldering station. Some find it quiet for a mid-grade station, producing no rattles or mystery noises. The noise from the pump is an exciting sound to hear and an excellent tool for low volume rework. Others mention that it's very noisy, with loud vibrations and noise when using the smoke.

"...Definitely comparable to the Metcal I'm used to at work. It's very noisy though so it's not something you're going to want to use next to a nursery..." Read more

"...Nice! - The air pump is reasonably quiet, and produces no rattles or mystery noises...." Read more

"...Whatever, compressors are always loud. Five stars for sheer *value* -- it's so nice to have built-in fume extraction and hot air!..." Read more

"...Noise level is average for a mid-grade station, quieter than the old XTRONIC 4000 I use occasionally...." Read more

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Colin
Great electronic soldering and rework system!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
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Let me just start by saying that I only have about 2 years of soldering experience and I'm certified in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 W/Space, and IPC-7711/7721. The Aoyue Int968A+ is a fantastic device all around. It's cheap and arrived very quickly.

Setting up the system took me about 30 minutes and there's nothing super complicated. The only piece that actually took a good bit of time was the soldering gun holder that attached to the sponge and soldering wire holder

The smoke absorber actually works for me which I thought was just a ridiculous add on but it gets rid of the smoke from the burnt flux no problem. I do all of my work from my home office and soldering smoke is very unpleasant and unwelcome for my wife so I do my best to open up a window or close the door and turn on the fan so it's not as bad but with the smoke absorber, that's not really an issue. It's loud as hell though but that doesn't bother me all that much.

The soldering iron heats up very quickly. I do most of my soldering at 400 degrees celsius and it takes about 30-45 seconds from the time I turn it on to heat up to temperature. Soldering with it has been a very typical experience with nothing extraordinary happening. The tip seems to be going bad very quickly but that could be an issue of me not tinning it after every use so take that with a grain of salt. The hot air gun is the reason I bought this kit and it hasn't disappointed. It heats up very quickly and puts out a good amount of airflow. Definitely comparable to the Metcal I'm used to at work. It's very noisy though so it's not something you're going to want to use next to a nursery but it will absolutely get the job done.

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Great electronic soldering and rework system!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
Let me just start by saying that I only have about 2 years of soldering experience and I'm certified in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 W/Space, and IPC-7711/7721. The Aoyue Int968A+ is a fantastic device all around. It's cheap and arrived very quickly.

Setting up the system took me about 30 minutes and there's nothing super complicated. The only piece that actually took a good bit of time was the soldering gun holder that attached to the sponge and soldering wire holder

The smoke absorber actually works for me which I thought was just a ridiculous add on but it gets rid of the smoke from the burnt flux no problem. I do all of my work from my home office and soldering smoke is very unpleasant and unwelcome for my wife so I do my best to open up a window or close the door and turn on the fan so it's not as bad but with the smoke absorber, that's not really an issue. It's loud as hell though but that doesn't bother me all that much.

The soldering iron heats up very quickly. I do most of my soldering at 400 degrees celsius and it takes about 30-45 seconds from the time I turn it on to heat up to temperature. Soldering with it has been a very typical experience with nothing extraordinary happening. The tip seems to be going bad very quickly but that could be an issue of me not tinning it after every use so take that with a grain of salt. The hot air gun is the reason I bought this kit and it hasn't disappointed. It heats up very quickly and puts out a good amount of airflow. Definitely comparable to the Metcal I'm used to at work. It's very noisy though so it's not something you're going to want to use next to a nursery but it will absolutely get the job done.

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A superb value for the money!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
I spent most of my electronics life being content with non-descript soldering irons and bulb-style desoldering guns. But on my last recapping project (a transmission densitometer for my darkroom), I pulled up too many traces from the circuit board and decided there had to be a better way. I was turned off by the price of professional soldering equipment, but then came across the Aoyue 8800 Desoldering Gun; and with it, the 968A+ soldering station.

I bought both units. I haven't yet used the Desoldering Gun (but soon will), and the 968A+ I received this week and put it through its paces. What a revelation! While I've not yet attempted SMD soldering, the machine looks quite capable. But it is the soldering iron I'm raving about! It comes with ten different tips; in conical, beveled, and chiseled, and in differing sizes down to (I think) 0.5-mm. For the first time I was soldering with a precision instrument, having the perfect tip for the job, and being able to precisely set the tip's temperature so that I could obtain a great solder joint without risking overheating the board or component. I can only describe the experience in superlatives, such as being a master mechanic who now has a shop full of precision tools instead trying to drive a screw with a hammer. Or like the late Ansel Adams' description of the "fine print:" There is a sense of satisfaction and completeness looking at it, whereas with all other prints there is a nagging sense of lack. Using the 968A+'s soldering iron gave me a sense of completeness and satisfaction to my work I never had before.

Aoyue makes 30 different tips that fits this machine. I'll definitely be purchasing those. They also sell replacement heating elements for both the hot air gun and the soldering iron. I'll be purchasing extra of those as well.

Aoyue also makes "soldering tweezers" that fits this unit. While primarily for SMD work, because of my lack of experience I don't know how useful they would be, but I'll probably be purchasing them as well.

Finally, my electronics-repair tools and 8800 Desoldering Gun come with carrying cases. The 968A+ does not. Therefore, I will be purchasing a sturdy camera case large enough to securely pack the entire system (including extra tips and the tweezers) so that nothing gets lost when it's not in use, as well as to conveniently take it to our amateur-radio club when we have "kit / antenna builds." I'm currently looking at the Xit XTHC60, which is appropriately sized to fit this soldering station. Xit XTHC60 Large Hard Photographic Equipment Case with Carrying Handle and Wheels (Black)

In summary, I enthusiastically recommend the Aoyue 968A+. This is one of those tools where you wonder how you ever got along without it. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner!

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Great station, very pleased
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2012
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
I also ordered this through SRA. Shipped immediately, packed securely. The station is simply fantastic value for the money. Clean construction, certainly well above the fitment and finish I'd expect at this price point. The tubing is all good quality and flexible (and was packed to avoid major crimping). The 10 soldering tips are cleanly finished and should last any hobbyist a long time.

A few things to note that you might be wondering about if you've looked at reviews of this station elsewhere:
- The soldering iron holder (not shown in the main picture) is designed to accommodate the vacuum tube, and has a side attachment for a solder spool (not seen in the pictures). It's sturdy and wide enough to not fall over even if bumped. Nice!
- The air pump is reasonably quiet, and produces no rattles or mystery noises. Bonus: when turned off, the unit does the right thing and cranks up, blows cool air until the hot air gun down to a reasonable temp. (Oh - the temps all read in degrees C). Likewise, the display reads "hot" until the iron is cooled down when shut off. Nice!

I had no problems pulling ICs, surface-mount resistors, or anything else from test boards. It's lightning quick to get up to temp (both sides, hot air and iron), too, just a few seconds. Mine came with an extra heating element, an extra filter, additional tubing, 5 different hot air tips, and the aforementioned solder tips.

It's just a great deal!

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Chad M.
Noise and Vibration
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2021
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
I really like this SMD rework station. Low cost and yet high quality.

I didn't like how much the unit vibrated and the noise it made. Looking for a fix I discovered that on the underside there is a screw that might only be needed for shipping because all it seems to do is hold down the pump bracket which looks like it should move freely. Removing the screw allowed the pump move freely in the case instead of transferring all the vibration to it greatly reducing it's noise and vibration during operation.

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Noise and Vibration
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2021
I really like this SMD rework station. Low cost and yet high quality.

I didn't like how much the unit vibrated and the noise it made. Looking for a fix I discovered that on the underside there is a screw that might only be needed for shipping because all it seems to do is hold down the pump bracket which looks like it should move freely. Removing the screw allowed the pump move freely in the case instead of transferring all the vibration to it greatly reducing it's noise and vibration during operation.

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Abraham
Excelente estación de calor, muy completa! Me gusto mucho!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 8, 2020
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
Muy versátil y funcional, esta realmente muy completo esta estacion de calor, la variedad de puntas para el cautin y boquillas para la pistola de aire la hacen un producto que puedes empezar a usar inmediatamente.
El extractor de humo que viene con el cautin es muy funcional.
La velocidad con la que llega a la temperatura deseada es realmente buena.
Trae un cartucho de repuesto tanto para el elemento de calentamiento del cautin como para la pistola de aire.
No se puede decir que es silenciosa pero no es nada grave.
Me gusto mucho empezar a trabajar con este equipo

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URBANO
herramienta muy util
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2020
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
muy practica

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GWTilden
Good purchase
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2017
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
Nice piece of equipment. Works exactly as expected. The fume extractor only works if it's above the soldering point, if it's off to one side or the other the fumes will go straight up past it. (Just a learning curve) Everything else about it works great. I've had it for a few weeks now and worked on several different projects with it, and I like it very much. All the different tips come in very handy.

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Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2024
Color: Rework StationVerified Purchase
Broke upon opening. Hot air display just alternates off on the top/bottom of the screen.

Soldering iron did not get hot enough to remove components from ps5.

Support line did not return call.

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