Model 105SMD Surface Mount Device Removal System   


User Information and Instruction Sheet
Summary: This American Beauty® Soldering System has been assembled for your convenience, in order to help eliminate confusion when ordering equipment to be used for most of your high capacity soldering and thermal management applications.
Description: System Description: This set is designed to provide a convenient hand-held tool for thermally removing and replacing small surface mounted devices from circuit boards. The Micro-Tweezers Handpiece, incorporating two Elements, easily desolders and lifts the SMD. In many cases, the tool can also replace the device. For more detailed information please read the Information/Instruction sheets included with the Power Unit and Handpiece in this Kit. Powered by a low-voltage, high amperage, AC current, Power supply and controlled by a Footswitch, ease of use is assured on the smallest of components. Two types of Elements are supplied (wide and narrow/deep) to fit a choice of applications.

Specifications: The set consists of the following:

  • 1 - Model 105131 Micro Wirestripping Handpiece
  • 1 - Model 105A3 Infinitely Variable Power Unit
  • 1 - Model 10519 Footswitch
  • 1 pair - Model 105156 Wide Elements
  • 1 pair - Model 105157 Narrow/deep Elements
  • 1 pair - Model 105160 Long/narrow Elements
Uses: To use the system, proceed as follows:
  1. 1. Connect the Power Supply through the Footswitch plug to a properly grounded 120 VAC outlet.
  2. 2. Insert the taper pin connectors from the Handpiece into the Power Unit receptacles (push in turning clockwise until snug). The receptacles are interchangeable. Be sure to set the power dial to zero (??.
  3. 3. Depress and hold down the Footswitch (the Power Unit pilot light will come on). Increase the dial setting until the Elements will just melt solder (about 20%). Leave the setting at this point. If necessary, raise it a little at a time but do not exceed a setting of 60% or the elements may be destroyed. If the pilot light does not come on or one or both Elements do not heat, check all connections and inspect for broken Elements.
  4. 4. Release Footswitch and place Tweezers Elements over soldered ends of SMD to be desoldered. Use a light but firm grip on the SMD. Depress the Footswitch and lift as solder flows. Do not attempt to rush the job so as to damage the tool or the device and pad. Release the Footswitch as soon as the device is free.

Please reference the General Operating Instructions for American Beauty® Resistance Soldering Systems for more detailed operating instructions and guidelines.


Duty Cycle: The Power Unit has been rated to operate at a 50% maximum duty cycle. Do not operate beyond this rating.
WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE OF THE POWER UNIT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE POWER UNIT HOUSING FOR ANY REASON, DUE TO THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ELEMENTS CAN GENERATE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. USE WITH CAUTION TO AVOID BURNS, FIRE OR OTHER POTENTIAL DAMAGE. NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS LIKELY TO EXPOSE THE USER TO SOLDERS CONTAINING LEAD, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM) OR OTHER PROPOSITION 65 LISTED CHEMICALS.