FAQ
What materials and plating are used in these Apollo compatible soldering tips?
We use high-quality copper cores with a multi-layer system: iron plating (enhances corrosion resistance and hardness), nickel plating (corrosion prevention), and chrome plating (prevents tin crawling). This combination is specifically engineered for continuous automated soldering.
Do you offer custom DS/DCS/DCN tip shapes, lengths, or plating specifications?
Yes. As a custom soldering tip manufacturer, we can modify tip geometry (chisel, conical, knife, offset), total length (outside 104mm), or plating thickness for aggressive flux or high-temperature applications. Provide a drawing, original sample, or intended application – our engineering team will advise. Custom orders require minimum quantity – contact our sales team.
What is the exact length? Which Apollo machines are compatible?
Total length: 104mm. Our DS/DCS/DCN series soldering tip is compatible with Apollo automatic soldering machines that accept original DS, DCS, or DCN series cartridges. Confirm your machine’s heater bore and tip series before ordering. Contact us for compatibility verification.
How does service life compare to original Apollo DS/DCS/DCN tips?
Under identical automated soldering conditions (350°C, continuous operation, proper tinning cycles), our multi-layer plated copper tips deliver comparable or longer life – typically 20,000 to 30,000 solder joints depending on tip shape, solder alloy, and flux chemistry. The iron plating provides enhanced hardness for wear resistance. We recommend a side-by-side trial on your automated line to verify performance.
How should we maintain these tips on Apollo automatic soldering machines?
Program automatic tip tinning cycles during idle periods (e.g., every 30-60 minutes)
Use automatic tip cleaners (brass wire or ceramic sponge) as part of your robot's routine
Avoid aggressive halide fluxes – they accelerate plating wear
Replace immediately if the tip becomes pitted, deformed, or cannot wet properly
Store unused tips in a dry, anti-static container to prevent oxidation
For 104mm long tips, handle with care to avoid bending – use proper storage racks
For 24/7 operations, schedule weekly tip inspections and replace in sets to maintain consistent joint quality
We supply detailed maintenance guides and recommended robot parameters with bulk orders. For high-volume EMS customers running Apollo machines, we also offer just-in-time delivery programs and custom packaging for automatic tip changers.

