Hakko T18-Cf15 Face Tinned Beveled Solder Tip, 1.50Mm
Hakko T18-CF15 — Face Tinned Bevel Solder Tip, 1.50mm
The Hakko T18-CF15 is a 1.50mm face tinned bevel (CF-type) solder tip for the Hakko FX-888D, FX-888, and legacy 900M/936/937 series soldering stations. The CF designation indicates a face tinned bevel — the flat angled face of the tip is pre-tinned across the full surface, holding a larger, more uniform solder film compared to a standard C-type concave bevel. This makes the CF tip particularly effective for drag soldering fine-pitch SMD leads, pad pre-tinning, and applications where a consistent, well-loaded solder face is needed for repeatable joint delivery across multiple leads in a single pass.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Part Number / SKU | T18-CF15 |
| Series | T18 |
| Tip Style | Face Tinned Bevel (CF) |
| Tip Width | 1.50mm |
| 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
- Maintain the full face tinning before and after every use — the CF tip’s flat face must stay fully tinned to function correctly. Apply fresh solder across the entire face at session start, after cleaning, and at session end.
- Use brass wire tip cleaner — plunge the tip into brass wool (Hakko 599B-02) to remove flux residue without thermal shock, then immediately re-tin the full face.
- Never leave the face bare at temperature — the flat tinned face oxidizes quickly if left unprotected; re-tin promptly after every cleaning stroke.
- Use tip tinner/activator if the face dewets — apply tip tinner compound across the full face to restore the tinned surface before continuing work.
- Keep temperature as low as practical — lower idle temperatures reduce oxidation rate on the exposed face.
- Replace tips showing uneven tinning, pitting, or persistent dewetting — a CF tip that won’t hold a uniform solder film will not deliver consistent drag solder joints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a CF (face tinned) tip and a standard C (bevel) tip?
A standard C-type bevel tip has an angled concave face that holds a small solder pool in the cup of the bevel. A CF-type face tinned tip has a flat angled face that is tinned across the full surface, holding a larger, more uniform solder film. The CF face is better suited for drag soldering rows of fine-pitch SMD leads and pad pre-tinning in a single pass, where the larger loaded face delivers solder more evenly across multiple contact points simultaneously. The standard C-type is typically preferred for individual pad-by-pad SMD work and through-hole soldering.
What stations is the Hakko T18-CF15 compatible with?
The T18-CF15 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 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.
