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Ready-to-Use Circuit Boards
Also known as breadboards or proto-boards, these boards come with tin-lead-plated copper holes and solder pads or strips, so you can solder on components. They create more permanent connections than solderless circuit boards. Made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, they’re grade Garolite G-10/FR4 and meet UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.
Boards with solder pads allow you to make connections on one side of the board.
Boards with through-hole solder pads allow you to make connections on both sides of the board. Through-hole pads are also known as vias.
Boards with 2 mm hole center-to-center spacing are also known as single Eurocards and 3U Eurocards.
Mounting Hole | |||||||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr. | No. of Holes | No. of Rows | No. of Columns | Solder Pad OD | Material | Color | Max. Temp., °F | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia. | Each | |
Circuit Boards | |||||||||||||||
Solder Pad Connection | |||||||||||||||
| 4" | 4" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 1,333 | 36 | 37 | 0.08" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | No | 8 | 0.094" | 0000000 | 00000 |
Through-Hole Solder Pad Connection | |||||||||||||||
| 3" | 2" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 535 | 19 | 29 | 0.08" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | No | 4 | 0.125" | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 4" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 2,053 | 36 | 57 | 0.08" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | No | 8 | 0.094" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9" | 6" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 4,872 | 56 | 87 | 0.08" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | No | 8 | 0.094" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 18" | 10 1/2" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 18,231 | 103 | 177 | 0.08" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | No | 4 | 0.125" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 160mm | 100mm | 1.6mm | 2mm | 3,256 | 44 | 74 | 1.5mm | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Green | 265° | __ | __ | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Ready-to-Use Circuit Boards with Enclosure
Also known as project boxes, these circuit boards are shaped to fit the included enclosure, so you don’t have to cut your board. Made of ABS plastic, the enclosure won’t crack or break from impact. The circuit boards have copper holes and solder pads, so you can solder components to the board for more permanent electrical connections than solderless circuit boards.
Enclosure | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr. | No. of Holes | No. of Rows | No. of Columns | Solder Pad OD | Material | Color | Max. Temp., °F | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Material | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
Through-Hole Solder Pad Connection | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2 5/8" | 1 5/8" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 342 | 15 | 26 | 0.06" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | 3" | 1 7/8" | 1 1/16" | ABS Plastic | Black | UL 94 V-0 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 15/16" | 3 3/8" | 1/16" | 0.1" | 1,714 | 34 | 51 | 0.06" | Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic | Yellow | 265° | 6 1/4" | 3 11/16" | 2 3/8" | ABS Plastic | Black | UL 94 V-0 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tinner for Cleaning Soldering Iron Tips
Tinner removes excess oxide and replenishes the tip’s original coating. It's made of lead-free alloys and special fluxing agents. Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
| Container Net Weight, oz. | Material | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 0.7 | Tin Alloy | Outside United States and Canada | 0000000 | 000000 |
Bar Cleaner for Soldering Iron Tips
Bar cleaner removes heavy oxidation from soldering tips and coppers.
| Wt., lbs. | Material | Each | |
| 1/2 | Ammonium Chloride (Sal Ammoniac) | 000000 | 000000 |
Automatic Cleaner for Soldering Iron Tips
Sensor-activated brushes remove oxides, debris, and excess solder from soldering tips without damaging their plating. Insert your soldering tip to automatically start cleaning. The plastic brushes maintain the temperature of your soldering tip as they clean, so you don't need to wait for your iron to heat up again to resume soldering. These cleaners protect sensitive equipment by minimizing static buildup that can lead to ESD (electrostatic discharge).
| Max. Speed, rpm | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Brush Material | Housing Material | Input Voltage Range | Cord Lg., ft. | Plug Type | Features | Each | |
| 1,670 | 3 3/4" | 2 3/4" | 2 1/2" | Plastic | Plastic | 100-240V AC | 6 | Two Prong | ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Soldering Iron Sponges
Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
| Number of Holes | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Cannot Be Sold To | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| Single | 2 1/8" | 1 1/2" | 1" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Single | 2 3/4" | 2 3/4" | 5/8" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Single | 3" | 2" | 1" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Single | 3 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 1" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Single | 4 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 5/8" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Multiple | 2 3/4" | 2 1/8" | 1" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| None | 2 3/4" | 2 1/8" | 1" | Outside United States and Canada | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| None | 16 1/2" | 8 1/2" | 5/8" | Outside United States and Canada | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Soldering Iron Sponge Trays
Hold a soldering sponge (one is included) for cleaning soldering iron tips. The sponge should be wet enough to remove excess solder but not soaking wet, which can damage tips.
| Lg. | Wd. | Includes | Each | |
| 4 1/2" | 3 1/2" | 4 1/2" Lg. × 3 1/2" Wd. Sponge with Single Hole | 0000000 | 000000 |
Soldering Iron Stands
Safely rest hot soldering irons when they're not in use.
| For Max. Iron Barrel Dia. | For Max. Iron Wattage | Dia. | Lg. | Each | |
| 2 5/8" | 700W | 1 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Soldering Iron Stands with Sponge Tray
Safely rest hot soldering irons when they're not in use. The tray and sponge are included for cleaning the tips.
Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Switch Mats
Customize the length of these switches by cutting them from a 25-foot roll. The width cannot be cut. They fit under carpeting or anywhere else you want to hide them. Mats have bare wires that solder or crimp to a connector.
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | Thick. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Color | Material | No. of Wires | Each | |
With Solder or Crimp-On Wire Connection | |||||||||||||
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| 30" | 25 | 3/32" | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPST-NO | 1 A @ 24 V AC/24 V DC | 5 | Yellow | Polyethylene Plastic | 2 | 000000 | 000000000 |