Antex 12volt Soldering Iron 25watt "Model XS" (MLXS)

This 12volt soldering iron comes fitted with large crocodile clips suitable for use with car battery or any 12volt power supply of 2amps or more, (can also be used on a lower power supply, eg. model railway transformer but the full 25w supply will not be achieved).

Fitted with a 3mm (No.51) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the MLXS iron are No. 50/51/52/53/54/55/56 & 57.

Antex Model M 12watt 240v Soldering Iron (M12)

This 240 volt, 12 watt Iron has a mains plug fitted and a working tip temperature of 370C and is suitable for fine detail work.

Fitted with a 0.5mm (No.10) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the "Model M" iron are No. 10/102/103/104/106/107/202/302/820/821 & 822.

Antex 240v Soldering Iron 15watt "Model C" (C15)

This 240 volt Iron comes fitted with a mains plug and has a rated power of 15watt and a working tip tempreature of 370 C. and is suitable for fine detail work.

Fitted with a 2.3mm (No.820) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the "Model C" iron are No. 10/102/103/104/106/107/202/302/820/821 & 822.

Antex 240v Soldering Iron 18watt Model CS (CS18)

This 240 volt Iron comes fitted with a mains plug, and has a rated power of 18watt and a working tip tempreature of 390 C. and is a good all round soldering iron.

Fitted with a 2.3mm (No.1100) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the "Model CS" iron are No. 1100/1101/1102/1103/1105/1106/1107/1108 & 1109.

Antex 240v Soldering Iron 25watt Model XS (XS25)

This 240 volt Iron (mains plug fitted) has a rated power of 25watt and a working tip tempreature of 420 C. and is excellent for general soldering and those requiring a higher tempreature.

Fitted with a 3mm (No.51) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the XS iron are No. 50/51/52/53/54/55/56 & 57.

Antex 240v Soldering Iron with Adjustable Temperature 50w (max) "Model TCS" (TCS)

This 240 volt Iron comes fitted with a mains plug, and has an adjustable power rating up to 50watt (Max)and a working tip tempreature between 200-450 C. All this is adjustable with the built in temperature control within the handle.

Fitted with a 2.3mm (No.1100) chrome plated tip as standard.

Antex tips in varying sizes are available from us. Suitable replacements for the "Model TCS" iron are No. 1100/1101/1102/1103/1105/1106/1107/1108 & 1109.

Antex TCS 50w Adjustable Temperature Soldering Iron and Stand (TCK50)

Model TCS with stand.

Weller Soldering Iron 25w (77605)

25 watt Soldering Iron with fitted 0.8mm bit.

Weller Soldering Iron 40w (77610)

40 watt Soldering Iron with fitted 6.3mm bit.

Expo 30 Watt Soldering Iron 77501 (775-01)

A good value soldering iron ideal for occasional use.

Fitted with 240v mains plug and 3.5mm bit.

Antex Energy Regulator (Plug In) (ER)

Allows temperature regulation of any standard Antex 240 volt soldering iron up to a maximum of 25w (models C, M, CS or XS irons).

The soldering iron is connected to the Energy Regulator in place of the normal mains plug.

Antex ST4 Soldering Iron Stand (ST4)

Suitable for all Standard Antex soldering irons. Includes sponge and slip resistant feet.

Antex ST6 Soldering Iron Stand (ST6)

Suitable for all Standard Antex soldering irons. Includes slip resistant feet, or can be screwed down for permanent fixing.

Antex Spare Sponge for Antex Stands (77764)

Replacement sponge for Antex stands ST4 and ST6.

Expo Helping Hands with Soldering Iron Stand (73862)

Helping hands with magnifier (2.5x magnification) and soldering iron stand.

Weller Soldering Iron Bench Stand (77640)

Stand for Weller standard "SP series" (15/25/40 & 80w) soldering irons.

Weller Soldering Iron Stand (77651)

Weller bench stand for micro soldering irons (12/15 and 20w).

Expo Desoldering Pump (77599)

Vacuum action solder sucker for easily removing unwanted solder.

Expo Solder Wick Solda Mop Desoldering Braid 2.5mm (77592)

Desoldering braid or solder mop will readily soak up molten solder, allowing joints to be cleaned up or desoldered. Braid width 2.5mm, length 5 feet.

Carrs Hot Tape 2m (C1050)

An adhesive tape which will withstand temperature in excess of 400 C, and is therefore useful for holding parts together while they are soldered. Etched overlays may be taped down to an aluminium plate, which is then heated gently.

Expo Soldering Mat (77502)

A protective mat designed to prevent flame and scorch damage to table surfaces duing soldering. Mat measures 244 x 244mm.

Expo Multicore Solder 17g (77591)

Ideal multicore solder for general soldering of electronic components. 17g in tube dispenser.

Expo Multicore Solder 25g (77593)

Ideal multicore solder for general soldering of electronic components. 25g on card dispenser.

Expo Multicore Solder 100gm (77594)

Ideal multicore solder for general soldering of electronic components. 100g on reel.

Expo 0.7mm Multicore Solder 100gm (77596)

Ideal multicore solder for general soldering of electronic components. 100g on reel.

Carrs Low Temperature Solder 70 (C1001)

This is the standard industry Low temperature solder for the assembly of whitemetal castings. The solder melts at 70C but when fully fused with whitemetal it re melts at a higher temperature. As this solder does not have good penetration qualities, when soldering whitemetal to brass or nickel silver, you should tin the brass with a 138 or 145 C Solder before soldering the parts together. Whitemetal often contains a high proportion of Antimony, which reacts badly with Zinc, a constituent of brass. (Antimony is an essential ingredient of some low melting point solders. The drawback is that it makes joints brittle. Tinning helps to avoid this problem.

Carrs Low Temperature Solder 100 (C1044)

An alternative to normal 70 Degree Solder. This is a Tin/Lead/Bismuth mix which has a melting temperature of 100 Deg C. over which it has three advantages. It can be used to solder Whitemetal directly to Brass without tinning the latter. It 'creeps' into joints better than 70 Degree. 70 Degree Solder comes in a half round 'blowpipe' form and can be a bit chunky and hence difficult to get into small areas, (which is why most folk carry the solder to the work on the end of the soldering iron bit. This material comes as a thin rod, about the diameter of a needle file handle.

Carrs Detailing Solder 145 (C1002)

145C solders are normally used for detailing. These enable you to add the small parts to an otherwise completed structure with a reduced risk of melting the main joints and other details. Its lower melting temperature also means that less heat is required, and quicker jointing is achieved, or a smaller iron may be used. It should be used with the appropriate fluxes for the metals being joined. It should be noted that C1002 contains Cadmium and care should be taken over its use.

Carrs Aluminium Solder 179 (C1003)

This is a Tin/Lead/Silver solder. Solders containing silver have brilliant creep and flow characteristics, making them ideal for laminating. Perfect for all electronic circuitry, they are also suitable for aluminium and zinc rich alloys - Mazak, etc. When used with Grey Label Flux. NB. As aluminium absorbs a lot of heat, use a higher wattage iron than for brass. Soldered aluminium is highly susceptible to corrosion; therefore it is important to seal all joints from the atmosphere within an hour or so of making them. Electrofix is ideal for this purpose.

Carrs Sheet Metal Solder 188 (C1004)

This is ideal for soldering sheet metal and close fitting joints. The short melting range minimizes the heat required and thus the risk of distortion. Low surface tension means that only a small fillet is left along a joint, it also flows more readily than less pure common solders.

Carrs Speedy Solder (C1007)

This is a general-purpose solder, which has a particular use in electronics applications. It combines the superior qualities of No. 188 with a high temperature resin core, in a convenient wire form. The single core promotes faster melting and better spreading, and since the resin does not burn quickly, it does not clog the joint with carbon deposits which would inhibit solder flow. When using cored solder, if the iron stops smoking then all the flux has been consumed and if soldering gets difficult, add a drop of green Flux.

Carrs Tin/Silver Solder 221 (Lead Free) (C1000)

This is a Tin/Silver Alloy. This is a big improvement over normal Tin/Copper lead free solder. There is no doubt that the addition of Silver does aid wetting and flow qualities and it is certain that this will be the standard lead free solders for modellers.

Carrs High Temperature Solder 243 (C1006)

The high melting range - 235-243C, makes this useful when further soldering is to be done nearby. You should then be able to continue without the worry of earlier soldered items beginning to bubble, melt and become un soldered. It is also useful if you need to solder small parts onto the larger pieces, before the main assembly. It is ideal for soldering up masters and sub masters for assembling masters for whitemetal castings. The flow characteristics are similar to those of No. 188. However it should not be mixed with other lead solders as it may become brittle, so if necessary protect with Solder Mask.

Carrs Solder Paint 188 30ml (C1040)

This is a suspension of 188 solder powder in an active flux compound. In industry, it is used for tinning steel. To use, clean both surfaces and apply a thin smear of paint to one side or else they can be dipped. The joint is then assembled, held and heated until the solder melts to show a silvery line through the black flux residues. Hottape and Solder Mask are particularly useful with solder paints and creams. When you open the jar, there will be a clear liquid on top of the solder. This is the flux. Be assured, we have not watered it down! Solder powder is obviously much heavier than the liquid flux, so before using, be sure to give it a good stir. It is also a good tip cleaner.

Carrs Red Label Flux 50ml (C1020)

This is an organic flux compound, which is very active at low temperature. It is ideal for use with whitemetal, and is also suitable for other nonferrous metals. It breaks down at around 240C to leave non-corrosive residues. However, this should not be assumed and the joint should be rinsed or wiped with warm water.

Carrs Black Label Flux 50ml (C1022)

This is a powerful general-purpose flux for steel and galvanised metals. The residues should neutralised with Neutralising Rinse and then washed off with warm water. This flux is an equivalent to Bakers Fluid for steel.

Carrs Green Label Flux 50ml (C1024)

Our biggest seller and for most modeller the flux the instinctively turn to. It is suitable for use with steel, (but not stainless steel), Copper, Brass, nickel silver and similar alloys. It is an active flux and leaves residues that are corrosive. For that reason, care should be taken to remove these. An initial wash in Neutralising Rinse followed by several washes with water should remove all traces.

Expo Lothonig Super Flux (77595)

Honey Super Flux Paste
Acid free, non corrosive, neutral residues. Highly effective colloidial consistecy through a special production process.

Carrs Neutralizing Rinse 50ml (C1052)

This is an alkaline solution, highly effective in use as a degreasing liquid. This has been introduced to overcome the problem of corrosion, which results from traces of flux residue not having been fully washed away. This mildly alkaline rinse should kill off any acidic traces left after rinsing and will leave a surface ready for painting, or other finishing treatment.

Carrs Metal Black for Brass 50ml (C1062)

Carr's metal black will chemically blacken metals quickly and effectively. The obvious advantages over coating with black paint are that because the colour change is within the metal itself the effect cannot chip off, and will maintain electrical conductivity.

Carrs Metal Black for Steel/White Metal (C1064)

Carr's metal black will chemically blacken metals quickly and effectively. The obvious advantages over coating with black paint are that because the colour change is within the metal itself the effect cannot chip off, and will maintain electrical conductivity.

Antex Soldering Iron Tip No.1105 (0.5mm) (1105)

Suitable for Antex Model "CS, TCS & SD50" Soldering Irons.

Antex Soldering Iron Tip No.1100 (2.3mm) (1100)

Suitable for Antex Model "CS, TCS & SD50" Soldering Irons.

Antex Soldering Iron Tip No.1108 (3mm) (1108)

Suitable for Antex Model "CS, TCS & SD50" Soldering Irons.

Antex Soldering Iron Tip No.1102 (4.7mm) (1102)

Suitable for Antex Model "CS, TCS & SD50" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.57 Soldering Iron Tip 0.12mm (57)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.55 Soldering Iron Tip 0.5mm (55)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.56 Soldering Iron Tip 1mm (56)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.53 Soldering Iron Tip 2.3mm (53)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.50 Soldering Iron Tip 2.3mm (50)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.54 Soldering Iron Tip 3mm for use on XS Irons (54)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.51 Soldering Iron Tip 3mm (51)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex No.52 Soldering Iron Tip 4.7mm (52)

Suitable for Antex "Model XS" Soldering Irons.

Antex Element for M Iron (77701)

Replacement heating element for Antex model M 12 watt soldering iron.

Expo Burnishing Brush Glass Fibre 4mm (70510)

Ideal for polishing and burnishing - particularly soft metals. Refills available for the glass fibre head, which erodes away while polishing.

Expo 8mm Propelling Glass Fibre Scratch Brush (70540)

8mm diameter glass fibre brush contained within a propelling type holder and body. Length 105mm.

These large glass fibre brushes are ideal for cleaning and preparing surfaces for soldering and for cleaning up joints, contamination or corrosion.

Expo 10mm Diameter Glass Fibre Brush String Bound (70530)

10mm diameter string bound glass fibre brush. Length 180mm.

These large glass fibre brushes are ideal for working on large areas, preparing for soldering and cleaning up contamination or corrosion.

Expo 17mm Glass Fibre Brush String Bound (70531)

10mm diameter sting bound glass fibre brush. Length 180mm.

These large glass fibre brushes are ideal for working on large areas, preparing for soldering and cleaning up contamination or corrosion.

Expo Soldering Stand Solder Dispenser for 500g Rolls (RD-7312 77588)

Expo Self Igniting Butane Gas Torch (77540)

Carrs 179 Solder Cream Syringe (C1016)

Carrs 138 Solder Cream (C1017)

The introduction of this cream has revolutionised the construction of etched brass kits and many modellers now use little else. Everything about it is good. The particle size is right; the particle shape is right; the resin flux is the best we have used. It is supplied in syringe, together with a micro nozzle, which allows you to apply the very minimum amount you need. Consequently, the work is neater and cleaning up is but seconds work. The 138 is ideal for adding detail. The Solder Cream is particularly suited to the use of Resistance Soldering Units.

Carrs Cleaner and Degreaser (C1503)

Cleaning and degreasing fluid used to clean metal surfaces for soldering and painting.
Note this is a chemical product which is potentially flammable and can cause skin irritation. Suitable protective measures (eg wearing gloves) should be taken.