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PAFOWO Silicone Soldering Mat for Electronic Repair, 17.7 X 11.8 in
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PAFOWO Silicone Soldering Mat for Electronic Repair, 17.7 X 11.8 in

Bottom line: The PAFOWO Silicone Soldering Mat for Electronic Repair: Heat resistant to 932F (500C) - park a live iron straight on the mat; main trade-off: silicone attracts dust, lint, and stray solder trimmings between jobs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Heat resistant to 932F (500C) - park a live iron straight on the mat
  • ✓ Large 17.7 x 11.8 in surface fits a full laptop or motherboard teardown
  • ✓ 124 screw positions plus 42 spare slots keep multi-step teardowns organized
  • ✓ 4 magnetic zones and 3 covered boxes stop screws from rolling away
  • ✓ Printed 0-36 cm ruler on the edge for quick board measurements

Cons

  • ✗ Silicone attracts dust, lint, and stray solder trimmings between jobs
  • ✗ Screw grid is unlabeled, so you track which step each position holds
  • ✗ Rolls up for storage but can hold a slight curl at the corners
  • ✗ Magnetic areas hold steel screws only, not aluminum or brass fasteners

Manufacturer description

The PAFOWO Silicone Soldering Mat gives you a 17.7 x 11.8 inch work surface rated to 932 degrees F (500 C), so you can rest a hot iron directly on the silicone without scorching the desk underneath. That size matters when you are recapping a motherboard or tearing down a laptop and need room for the board, the shield cans, and your tools at once. The layout is what separates this PAFOWO mat from a plain silicone sheet. A printed 0-36 cm scale ruler runs along the edge, and the surface is divided into 124 screw positions, 42 spare unit slots, 15 notches, 4 magnetic parts areas, and 3 covered…

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SpecPicks scored PAFOWO Silicone Soldering Mat for Electronic Repair using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the tools & maintenance category. PAFOWO's tools & maintenance lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a hot soldering iron directly on this mat?

Yes. PAFOWO rates the silicone to 932 degrees F (500 C), and the listing states you can solder directly on the mat surface to protect the bench underneath.

How big is the PAFOWO soldering mat?

It measures 17.7 x 11.8 inches, large enough for a laptop chassis or full-size motherboard teardown with tool space beside it.

Is the mat anti-static and safe for circuit boards?

The manufacturer describes the silicone as anti-static, flame retardant, anti-skid, and anti-corrosion. For ESD-critical work, pair it with a grounded wrist strap.

How do I clean solder flux and residue off it?

Wash it with soap and water, or wipe it down with alcohol. The silicone resists corrosion and is listed as dishwasher-free and easy to rinse.

Is it worth buying over a plain silicone sheet?

The organization layout is the difference: 124 screw positions, 42 spare slots, 15 notches, 4 magnetic areas, 3 lidded boxes, and a 0-36 cm ruler.

Key Features

  • 【 Heat Resistant 】 Premium heat insulation maintenance desk mat can be heat resistance high temperature 932°F(500℃), which protect your maintenance platform from high temperature burnout and damage.. The soldering iron can directly solder in the mat.
  • 【Reasonable functional partition, clean and efficient】Mat built-in scale ruler (0~36cm), 3 part boxes with cover, 4 magnetic parts areas, 124 screws position, 42 spare unit and 15 notches, easy to classify different small parts.To make your repair work easy.
  • 【Non-toxic and easy to clean】The soldering repair mat is made of premium silicone material, non-toxic,anti-static,retardant, anti-skid,anti-corrosion,environment-friendly,resists corrosion and won't deformed.flexible and durable,it can be folded and it is easy to clean with soap and water or even alcohol
  • 【Large Size Mat】 The large soldering mat with size 17.7’’ x 11.8’’provide bigger space to satisfy your many projects repairing demands.
  • 【Widely Applications】The large soldering mat is an ideal product for repair phone, laptop, computer, sports watch, camera, smart toy, eyeglasses and more small device.can also be used to soldering iron, soldering electronics assembly, circuit board, carving handmade ect

Full Specifications

BrandPAFOWO
Displayanalog
Unit Count1 Count
Display Typeanalog
Model NumberS-160
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Number of Channels1
Included ComponentsMagnetic parts, part boxes with cover, screwdriver slots, and a scale ruler
Temperature Stability932 °F
Manufacturer Part NumberS-160

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