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Pick the series first, then the width. Each series has a clear role: SW14 is for high-temperature lead-free rework (RoHS compliant); SW16 is for no-clean work where you do not want to clean off residue (manufacturer data: up to 40% faster than comparable no-clean braids); SW18 is the rosin type for leaded or general-purpose work. Width depends on joint size: 1.5 mm for fine-pitch SMD leads, 2.0 to 2.8 mm for typical pads, and 2.8 to 3.7 mm for large pads and through-hole parts.
Model and specification table
| Model | Series | Width | Length | Pack | Typical joint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-2-5 | SW14 lead-free | 1.5 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | SMD 0402 / 0603 fine leads |
| 40-3-5 | SW14 lead-free | 2.0 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | SOIC, QFP standard pads |
| 40-4-5 | SW14 lead-free | 2.8 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | Medium to large pads |
| 60-4-5 | SW16 no-clean | 2.8 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | Dense boards, no cleaning |
| 80-2-5 | SW18 rosin | 1.5 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | Fine leads on precision boards |
| 80-3-5 | SW18 rosin | 2.0 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | General SMT joints |
| 80-4-5 | SW18 rosin | 2.8 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | Medium pads, through-hole parts |
| 80-5-5 | SW18 rosin | 3.7 mm | 1.5 m | 25 spools per bag | Large pads, through-hole capacitors and inductors |
The whole SODER-WICK range comes on ESD-safe spools, so an opened spool can sit directly on a workbench inside an ESD-controlled area without an extra bag or anti-static treatment. The no-clean SW16 is especially useful on high-density SMT boards with tight joint spacing and surfaces that are hard to clean: it removes the cleaning step and lowers the risk that cleaning solvents pose to delicate boards.
A simple rule for width: match the braid to the pad width. A slightly narrower braid still wicks well, but one that is too wide spreads onto neighboring joints and makes fine work harder. For a first order, start with 2.0 mm (80-3-5), which covers the widest range of jobs.
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