Copper Desoldering Wick Braid | PCB Solder Removal Wire

Professional Copper Desoldering Wick – Clean Solder Fast & Precisely

Whether you're repairing a motherboard, reworking a PCB, or re-soldering mechanical keyboard switches, this copper desoldering braid wick makes excess solder removal quick, clean, and hassle-free. Made from pure oxygen-free copper wire with a fine braid construction, it delivers powerful capillary action to draw in and absorb molten solder instantly — leaving your pads and joints spotless.

Available in multiple widths and lengths to suit every job, from delicate SMD components to larger through-hole connections. Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• Low-Residue Design: Helps clear excess solder from pins to prevent short circuits — ideal for small, hard-to-reach areas on PCBs.
• Pure Oxygen-Free Copper Wire: No-clean flux formula for easy use; also helps clean residual flux from PCB pads, speeding up the entire process.
• Fine Braid Construction: Promotes strong capillary action, pulling in excess solder efficiently and evenly.
• Oxidation & Corrosion Resistant: Built to last with excellent thermal conductivity for consistent performance every session.
• Wide Application: Perfect for PCB rework, removing relays and components from circuit boards, re-soldering keyboard switches, unsoldering old wiring, and desoldering computer parts such as motherboards.

Specifications

• Material: Oxygen-Free Copper Wire
• Color: Bronze
• Melting Point: 280°C
• Working Temperature: 280–480°C
• Available Sizes: 1.0mm × 1.5M | 1.5mm × 1.5M | 2.0mm × 1.5M | 2.0mm × 3.0M | 2.5mm × 1.5M | 2.5mm × 3.0M | 3.0mm × 1.5M | 3.0mm × 3.0M | 3.5mm × 1.5M | 4.0mm × 1.5M

How to Use

1. Place the desoldering wick over the solder joint you want to remove.
2. Press a heated soldering iron tip firmly onto the wick — the solder will be absorbed within seconds.
3. Remove the wick immediately once the solder has been drawn up.
4. Cut off the used portion of the wick and store the rest for next time.

Package Contents

• 1 × Desoldering Wick Braid

Note: Please allow 1–3mm differences due to manual measurement. Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen due to monitor calibration differences.

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Helpful External Resource

For safe soldering practices and electrical safety guidance, visit the OSHA Soldering Safety Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What sizes of desoldering wick braid are available?

A: This copper desoldering wick comes in a wide range of widths and lengths: 1.0mm × 1.5M, 1.5mm × 1.5M, 2.0mm × 1.5M, 2.0mm × 3.0M, 2.5mm × 1.5M, 2.5mm × 3.0M, 3.0mm × 1.5M, 3.0mm × 3.0M, 3.5mm × 1.5M, and 4.0mm × 1.5M. Choose the width based on the size of your solder joints — narrower braids for fine SMD work, wider braids for larger through-hole pads.

Q: Is this desoldering braid compatible with standard soldering irons?

A: Yes. Simply place the braid over the target solder joint and press your soldering iron tip (set between 280°C and 480°C) onto the wick. The fine copper braid wicks up the molten solder via capillary action in seconds. It is compatible with most standard soldering irons and soldering stations.

Q: Does this wick leave residue on the PCB after use?

A: This desoldering wick uses a no-clean, low-residue flux design, which minimises leftover flux on your PCB pads. The copper braid can also help lift existing residue, leaving your board cleaner and ready for rework or re-soldering.

Q: What can I use this solder removal braid for?

A: This copper desoldering wick is suitable for a wide range of electronics projects including PCB rework and repair, removing through-hole and surface-mount components, desoldering computer parts like motherboards, re-soldering mechanical keyboard switches, and general electronics hobby work.