Hakko T18-C08 Beveled Solder Tip, 0.80Mm
Hakko T18-C08 — Bevel Solder Tip, 0.80mm
The Hakko T18-C08 is a 0.80mm bevel (C-type) solder tip for the Hakko FX-888D, FX-888, and legacy 900M/936/937 series soldering stations. The bevel profile presents an angled, concave face that holds a small solder pool, making it well suited for SMD pad soldering, QFP and SOIC lead soldering, fine-pitch component work, and applications where controlled solder delivery to individual pads is critical. The 0.80mm size provides precision access in tight pad spacing without risking bridges to adjacent leads.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Part Number / SKU | T18-C08 |
| Series | T18 |
| Tip Style | Bevel (C) |
| Tip Width | 0.80mm |
| Compatible Stations | FX-888D, FX-888, 936, 936-ESD, 937, 928, 913, 907, 907-ESD, 900M, 900M-ESD, 703 |
| Replaces | 900M series tips |
Compatible Stations
- Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
- Hakko FX-888 Soldering Station
- Hakko 936 / 936-ESD Soldering Station
- Hakko 937 Soldering Station
- Hakko 928 Soldering Station
- Hakko 913 ESD Safe Fume Extraction Iron
- Hakko 907 / 907-ESD Soldering Iron
- Hakko 900M / 900M-ESD Soldering Iron
- Hakko 703 Soldering Station
- Replaces 900M series tips
Soldering Tip Care Guide
- Tin before and after every use — coat the tip with fresh solder before setting the iron down and at session end to prevent oxidation.
- Use brass wire tip cleaner — plunge the tip into brass wool (Hakko 599B-02) to remove flux residue without thermal shock. Avoid wet sponges where possible.
- Re-tin immediately after cleaning — never leave a bare tip exposed at temperature; oxidation begins within seconds.
- Use tip tinner/activator on oxidized tips — if the tip dewets (solder beads off), apply tip tinner compound to restore the tinned surface.
- Keep temperature as low as practical — lower idle temperatures slow oxidation and extend tip life significantly.
- Replace tips showing cracks, pitting, or persistent dewetting — a damaged tip transfers heat poorly and produces unreliable joints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bevel (C-type) tip and when should I use one?
A bevel tip (C-type) has an angled, concave face that holds a small solder pool in the cup of the bevel. This makes it excellent for transferring a controlled amount of solder to individual SMD pads, soldering QFP, SOIC, and SOP leads one at a time, and rework on fine-pitch components. The bevel face provides more surface contact than a conical tip while remaining precise enough for tight pad geometries. It is one of the most versatile tip shapes for mixed SMD/through-hole production work.
What stations is the Hakko T18-C08 compatible with?
The T18-C08 is compatible with the Hakko FX-888D, FX-888, 936, 936-ESD, 937, 928, 913, 907, 907-ESD, 900M, 900M-ESD, and 703 soldering stations and irons. It is not compatible with the FX-951 (T15 series) or FX-971/FX-972 (T39 series).
How does the T18-C08 compare to other bevel sizes in the T18 series?
The T18-C08 at 0.80mm is the finest bevel in the standard T18 C-series lineup, suited for the tightest pad spacings. For slightly larger pads or faster heat transfer on standard-pitch SMD work, the T18-C1 (1.00mm) or T18-C08 (1.50mm CF face-tinned variant) may be more appropriate. For large pad work and connector terminations, the T18-C2 (2.00mm), C3 (3.00mm), or C4 (4.00mm) provide more contact area.
How do T18 tips differ from T15 and T39 series tips?
T18 tips are designed for the FX-888D/FX-888 and legacy 900M/936 series stations. T15 tips are for the now-discontinued FX-951 station. T39 tips are for the current FX-971 and FX-972 stations. The three series are not interchangeable — always match the tip series to your specific station model.
