A 150 W industrial Weller station for production and heavy-joint work that may later add other WT tools. Overkill for occasional hobby soldering.
Amazon $734.99
A drop-in Metcal MX-500 replacement for shops already invested in that tip range. Newcomers get more flexibility from an adjustable cartridge station.
- 40 WPower
- ±1.1 °CStability
- Thermaltronics M Series cartridgeTips
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Four-year warranty, the longest here
- Takes Metcal MX-500 style M Series and STTC/SMTC tips
- Two switchable ports let one unit serve two handpieces
- Tip temperature is fixed by the cartridge
- Lowest rated power in the group (40 W RF)
- Heavy power unit for a single iron
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | TMT-9000S-1 |
|---|---|
| Soldering iron | |
| Iron power | 40 W |
| Idle stability | ±1.1 °C |
| Tip system | Thermaltronics M Series cartridge |
| Tips included | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | LCD |
| Ports | 2 |
| Auto sleep or standby | Yes |
| Preset temperatures | None |
| Calibration | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 7.7 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years |
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