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Practical guides for selecting, identifying, maintaining and ordering selective soldering nozzles.
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(24)How to Choose Selective Soldering Nozzles
Learn how to select the right selective soldering nozzle for your Ersa, Pillarhouse or other selective soldering machine. Guide covering ID/AD size, height, base type and nozzle styles.
Read Guide →Ersa Selective Soldering Nozzle Part Number Guide
Complete guide to Ersa selective soldering nozzle part numbers. Find the right nozzle by part number, size, height and base type for your VERSAFLOW, ECOSELECT or SMARTFLOW machine.
Read Guide →B14.1 vs B22 Selective Soldering Nozzles
Understand the difference between B14.1 and B22 selective soldering nozzle base types for Ersa machines. These are the same base type with updated naming conventions.
Read Guide →B16.1 vs B36 Selective Soldering Nozzles
Understand the difference between B16.1 and B36 selective soldering nozzle base types for Ersa machines. Same physical base with updated naming convention.
Read Guide →How to Clean Wettable Selective Soldering Nozzles
Step-by-step guide to cleaning and maintaining wettable selective soldering nozzles. Covers cleaning paste, brushes, tools and best practices for Ersa selective soldering systems.
Read Guide →Custom Selective Soldering Nozzles by Drawing or Sample
Learn how to order custom selective soldering nozzles manufactured from your drawings, samples, dimensions or old nozzle photos. Fast prototyping and production available.
Read Guide →Selective Wave Solder Nozzle Maintenance Guide
Complete maintenance guide for selective wave solder nozzles. Covers daily care, cleaning procedures, solder bath maintenance, dross removal and nozzle life optimization.
Read Guide →What Information Is Needed for a Nozzle Quotation
Complete list of information needed to request a quotation for selective soldering nozzles. Part number, dimensions, machine model, quantity and drawing requirements explained.
Read Guide →Ersa Selective Soldering Nozzle Overview Matrix
Complete Ersa selective soldering nozzle overview matrix. ID/AD vs Height lookup tables for B14.1/B22 and B16.1/B36 base types. Part number cross-reference with dimensions.
Read Guide →Ersa VERSAFLOW Nozzle Configuration Guide
Complete nozzle configuration guide for Ersa VERSAFLOW selective soldering machines. Covers B14.1/B22 vs B16.1/B36, nozzle setup per VERSAFLOW model, ID/AD selection and height options.
Read Guide →Ersa ECOSELECT Nozzle Setup Guide
Complete nozzle setup guide for Ersa ECOSELECT selective soldering machines. Available sizes, common configurations, base type selection and installation tips.
Read Guide →Ersa SMARTFLOW Nozzle Options
Complete guide to nozzle options for Ersa SMARTFLOW selective soldering machines. Which sizes work, setup tips, base type compatibility and configuration recommendations.
Read Guide →Ersa ECOCELL Nozzle Reference
Complete nozzle reference for Ersa ECOCELL selective soldering platform. Nozzle compatibility, base types, available sizes and configuration guide for the new ECOCELL series.
Read Guide →Selective Soldering Nozzle Tip Wear and Replacement
Understand when and why selective soldering nozzle tips wear out. Covers wear patterns, replacement timing, ID enlargement detection, and proactive replacement planning.
Read Guide →How to Use the Nozzle Matrix for Nozzle Selection
Step-by-step guide to using the Nozzle Overview Matrix page to find the right selective soldering nozzle. Covers base type identification, height selection, and ID/AD lookup.
Read Guide →Selective Soldering Process Optimization Tips
Process optimization tips for selective soldering covering nozzle selection, flux application, solder temperature, PCB layout considerations and cycle time improvement.
Read Guide →How to Request a Selective Soldering Nozzle by Photo
Learn how to request a selective soldering nozzle by sending a photo. Guide covering what to photograph, how to measure dimensions from photos, and tips for accurate nozzle identification.
Read Guide →How to Read ID/AD and Height from a Nozzle Drawing
Learn how to read ID, AD and height dimensions from selective soldering nozzle drawings and engineering diagrams. Essential for ordering accurate aftermarket compatible replacement nozzles.
Read Guide →Selective Soldering Nozzle Photo Checklist for Quotation
Complete photo checklist for requesting a selective soldering nozzle quotation. Know exactly what photos and information to send for fast, accurate aftermarket compatible nozzle quotes.
Read Guide →What Is a Wettable Selective Soldering Nozzle?
Understand what makes a selective soldering nozzle wettable, how wettable nozzles differ from non-wettable types, and why wettability matters for solder quality and nozzle performance.
Read Guide →How to Match Ersa-Compatible Nozzles Without Original Part Number
Guide to matching aftermarket compatible Ersa nozzles when you do not have the original part number. Use dimensions, photos, and machine model to find the correct nozzle.
Read Guide →B22 Nozzle Size Chart and Common Part Numbers
Complete B22 nozzle size chart with part numbers, ID/AD dimensions, heights, and applications. Reference guide for aftermarket compatible B14.1/B22 selective soldering nozzles.
Read Guide →B36 Nozzle Size Chart and Common Part Numbers
Complete B36 nozzle size chart with part numbers, ID/AD dimensions, heights, and applications. Reference guide for aftermarket compatible B16.1/B36 selective soldering nozzles.
Read Guide →Standard vs Cross vs Special Selective Soldering Nozzles
Compare Standard, Cross and Special selective soldering nozzle geometries, then verify part number, ID/AD, height, base and drawing before quotation.
Read Guide →Need Help Choosing the Right Nozzle?
Our engineering team can help you identify the correct compatible replacement based on your machine model, dimensions, or old nozzle photo.
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