Hakko T18-Dl32 Long Chisel Solder Tip, 3.20Mm
Hakko T18-DL32 — Long Chisel Solder Tip, 3.20mm
The Hakko T18-DL32 is a 3.20mm long chisel solder tip for the Hakko FX-888D, FX-888, and legacy 900M/936/937 series soldering stations. It combines the wide 3.20mm chisel face of the T18-D32 with the extended DL shank for maximum reach into recessed areas. This makes it well suited for high-mass joints in deep connector housings, large through-hole pins in confined board areas, heavy wire terminations with limited access, and drag soldering wide lead arrays where clearance prevents a standard-length tip from reaching.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Part Number / SKU | T18-DL32 |
| Series | T18 |
| Tip Style | Long Chisel (DL) |
| Tip Width | 3.20mm |
| 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 the difference between the T18-DL32 and the T18-D32?
Both tips have a 3.20mm chisel width, but the T18-DL32 has an extended shank (DL = long chisel) for additional reach into recessed joints and tight clearance areas. The T18-D32 is a standard-length chisel for open, accessible high-mass joints. Choose the DL32 when the joint is in a deep connector housing, behind tall components, or in any location where the handpiece body would obstruct a standard-length tip from reaching the work.
What stations is the Hakko T18-DL32 compatible with?
The T18-DL32 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.
