JTX FS-16 Ultra Thin Solder Wick 2.0mm 1.5M 5Pcs

Every technician hits the moment when a chip comes off the board and the pads look like a field of tin and bridges, and that is where the JTX FS-16 earns its place on your bench. Your workflow often starts with a dead phone whose BGA IC needs a reflow or an IC change karna job, and the copper you leave on the board decides whether the next chip sits flat and makes clean contact. The JTX FS-16 is a 1.5 metre roll of braided copper, 2.0 mm wide and roughly 0.1 mm thick, so it fits into the gaps between SMD pins where a thicker wick would bridge again. You lay the braid over the joint, press the hot iron onto it, and watch the solder climb into the weave as the flux activates. Cut off the used section, move to a fresh piece, and keep working. The seller packs five pieces per set, which gives you enough length to clean several boards before you reach for the next pack. Start by checking the pad before you touch it with the iron. Keep your iron tip clean and tinned, because a dirty tip slows the transfer of heat into the braid and drags out the job. Set your station to a temperature that melts the joint quickly without cooking the pad. Hold the iron on the braid for only a few seconds, then lift the wick and iron together once the solder shines. Long dwell times lift pads and burn the board, so practise the rhythm on a scrap board before you work on a customer’s phone. The copper braid conducts heat through its weave, so the wick draws solder from the joint without you pushing the iron deeper into the board. The thin profile lets you work between neighbouring pins, which matters when you need to clear a jumper lagana mistake or a bridged pin on a charging IC without disturbing the pads beside it. For box chalana work, you can use the same wick to tidy excess solder around a display connector or a network IC before you run the test. Keep a small tray of wick at the station so you never hunt for it mid-repair. Store the packs dry and sealed, because humidity and oxidation reduce how well any braid draws solder. The seller describes the braid as corrosion resistant, which helps the stock hold up on a shelf longer than a cheap, dull wick would. Wear eye protection, avoid breathing flux smoke, and wash your hands once the job finishes. The JTX FS-16 suits repair shops, service centers, training institutes, and hobbyists who run a steady flow of board-level work. Pair it with a good flux pen and a steady hand, and every joint clears faster on your bench.