The Weller WES51 soldering station and the Hakko 936-12 soldering station are often compared when it comes down to buying a new soldering station. Below are some basic facts about each model.
Weller WES51:
-Temperature: adjustable 350°F – 850°F within ±9°F
-50W, 120 V input (line voltage) and 24 V output
-Automatic shutoff after 99 minutes to prolong station and tip life
-Works with Weller ET series tips
-Cordless temperature lockout prevents temperature from getting higher than specified for board or component
-Non-burnable silicon rubber cord attached to iron
-Iron design reduces fatigue
-Comes with power unit, soldering iron, iron holder with sponge and ETA tip
Hakko 936-12:
-Temperature: adjustable 392°-896°F within ±1.8°F
-60W, 24V
-Lock screw prevents accidental temperature changes
-Compact unit
-Compatible with lead-free solder
–Comes with station, ESD safe iron (Hakko 907), tip (Hakko 900M-T-1.6D) and iron holder with sponge
– accommodates large, medium or small irons
Both the WES51 and the 936-12 are ESD safe, have slim handled irons for comfortable use and both stations have a heater/sensor combination for rapid heat-up and recovery.
Do you have the Hakko 936 with 230 vac input. Please advise cost of shipping to Dubai in the UAE
Thanks
@Kevin
Your best bet is to call our Customer Service at 1-800-537-0351 or you can e-mail them sales@all-spec.com. They would be able to help you out with the Hakko 936 and estimated shipping costs.
Which of the two is the better station? I can only buy one model but we need 10.
The Hakko 936-12 station has actually been discontinued. The Hakko FX-888 has been added as the replacement and is a very popular model! The Weller WES51 is is an older model but is still offered by All-Spec. Both the Weller and the Hakko stations are ESD-Safe and come with the power unit, solder iron, stand, and one tip. The Hakko FX-888 is a 70W station with a rapid 30 second heat-up and the Weller WES51 is a 50W station with an auto shut-off feature. At $88.32 the FX-888 is at a lower price than the $94.99 WES51 but, Weller is currently offering a mail-in rebate until the end of July. Hopefully this explanation will help you with your decision. Feel free to give us a call at 800-537-0351 if you have anymore questions!