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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 American Beauty 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"