American Beauty Tools, 3198-550, 1-1/8" Heavy-Duty Soldering Iron, 550 Watt, 110 VACFeaturesNi-Chrome Compression Wound Heating Elements are proven to be the most reliable heating element for maintaining soldering temperature in production environments.Paragon Iron-Clad Lead-Free Soldering Iron Tips consistently outperform and outlast ordinary soldering iron tips many times over. Plug-style tip design provides for superior heat transfer and easy cleaning.Hardwood handle provides superior thermal and electrical insulating properties and durability.Modular construction allows for easy replacement of consumable parts allowing for tools to last for generations.American Beauty heavy-duty irons are ideal for heavy soldering jobs and production-line environments. Created by compression winding a special Ni-Chrome heating alloy onto a steel spool, all elements demonstrate an unsurpassed heat capacity and outstanding durability. Protective casings cut from a single block of steel are strengthened with multiple heat treatments and precision brazed for optimal strength and efficiency.Users of this product have stated that they use it for several jobs which include but are not limited to:Melting sealant on PTFE flexible stadium roofsTesting fire/heat detectors in no-flame areas (gas stations)Soldering stainless steel roofing and flashingSoldering 14 gauge and thinner copper gutters, awnings, roofs and flashingSoldering down Spout to 1/2 Round Copper GutterSoldering 3/4"Dia. pipe to an aluminum water panJoining barrels of shotgun with 'ribs'Soldering copper conductor tubes to industrial size capacitor coil packagesSoldering commercial sheetmetal soldering in locations where propane and open flames are prohibited (hospitals, refineries, etc.)Soldering wire cloth dandy roll on paper machineSoldering copper conductor tubes to industrial size capacitor coil packagesReflowing heat welding polyester felt into a tubeSoldering battery cables on aircraftMelting drive belts for conveyor systemsSoldering to make lead flashingsCutting rope and nylon webbingSoldering on large electric motorsSoldering flat panel roofing.