{"product_id":"weller-professional-cordless-butane-soldering-iron-pyropen-wsta3","title":"Weller Professional Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Pyropen | WSTA3","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description Weller transforms hand soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe art of hand soldering has been around for thousands of years, in fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, it was only until 1941 that a transformer-based instant heating soldering method was developed by an impatient American radio repairman who was tired of waiting for his soldering gun to heat up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarl E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeller had to wait until after WWII ended in 1945 to get his Weller Manufacturing Company started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, the Weller Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein the US patented the “Magnastat” soldering iron, which used a magnetic component to regulate the temperature at the iron’s tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an expansion overseas beginning in 1959, the Weller GmbH plant in Besigheim, Germany, along with new plants in other countries, was organized to manufacture temperature-controlled irons and soldering guns for primarily industrial markets throughout Europe and the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping pace with the increasing complexity of our customers’ needs, Weller Germany became the market leader for developing and manufacturing hand soldering products worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur products were proudly emblazoned with “Made in Germany,” signifying innovation and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Manufacturer The Weller Pyropen WSTA3 is a lightweight and completely portable soldering iron ideal for field service jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does not require a cord, batteries, or a charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit heats up in 30 seconds, and its temperature adjusts from 392° F to 932° F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sturdy metal tank holds enough gas for three hours of operation - butane sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInactive hot air nozzles for low temperatures are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUL listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GearWrench\/Crescent Tool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51710078222618,"sku":"ATGWSTA3","price":295.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8942\/8506\/files\/71oiSgA1mfL.jpg?v=1771360819","url":"https:\/\/trybeepbeep.com\/products\/weller-professional-cordless-butane-soldering-iron-pyropen-wsta3","provider":"TryBeepbeep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}