Master Appliance Ultratorch UT-100SiK Butane Powered Cordless Soldering Iron
Bottom line: The Master Appliance Ultratorch UT-100SiK Butane Powered Cordless: Cordless butane iron, flameless and ready to use in about 30 seconds; main trade-off: butane fuel sold separately, adding to running cost.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Cordless butane iron, flameless and ready to use in about 30 seconds
- ✓ Equivalent to a 20-80W electric iron; solder temp up to 932F
- ✓ Hot air up to 1202F shrinks tubing and electrical wire connectors
- ✓ Ultra Tip oxygen-free copper tips, iron/chrome plated for longer life
- ✓ 3-in-1: solders, desolders, cuts, spot-dries, repairs vinyl
Cons
- ✗ Butane fuel sold separately, adding to running cost
- ✗ Only about 2-hour runtime on a full butane tank
- ✗ No corded/electric mode — fully butane dependent
- ✗ Tips and butane refills are ongoing consumables
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- USA FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY: Master Appliance has been manufacturing high quality industrial heat tools since 1958. Located in Racine, WI, with over 60 years of experience in the heat tool industry, you can find Master's heat guns and this UT-100Si cordless soldering iron trusted and put to use in some of the most well known manufacturing companies worldwide.
- ULTRA TIP SOLDERING TECHNOLOGY: Oxygen-free, copper based soldering tips, with thick iron and chrome plating, drastically increase tip lifespan and conduct more heat to the end of the tip for more efficient soldering and shrinking of wire connectors
- VERSATILE PINPOINT HEAT: Equivalent to a 20-80 watt electric soldering iron, this heat tool can remove surface mount components, shrink heat shrink tubing and electric wire connectors, solder and desolder, repair vinyl, spot dry, cut materials and more
- CORDLESS, LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE SOLDERING IRON: Flameless and ready to use in 30 seconds with an adjustable temperature lever and approximate 2 hour runtime on a full tank of butane fuel (fuel sold separately)
- ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE OUTPUT: Soldering temperature up to 932F; hot air temperature up to 1202F (ideal for shrinking Master's electrical wire connectors)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Master Appliance |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 80 |
| Head Style | soldering tips |
| Style Name | Pro Model |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Length | 10.3 Inches |
| Model Number | UT-100SiK |
| Power Source | gas-powered |
| Item Type Name | Butane Soldering Iron |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Heating Element | Ceramic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Butane Powered, Cordless |
| Additional Features | Butane Powered, Cordless |
| Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UT-100SiK |
| Specific Uses For Product | Industrial Use |
| ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE OUTPUT | Soldering temperature up to 932F; hot air temperature up to 1202F (ideal for shrinking Master's electrical wire connectors) |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 1-year warranty |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00635705106049 |
| Full listing title | Master Appliance Ultratorch UT-100SiK Butane Powered Cordless Soldering Iron, Flameless Heat Tool for Wire Connectors and Pinpoint Butane Torch, 3 in 1 Tool with Metal Case - USA Company |
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