Chipquik Tack Flux no clean in a 10cc syringe w/plunger & tip - SMD291

This flux is extremely effective, if a bit messy. Ive used it for SMD work and for removing excess solder using copper wick. It leaves a lot of sticky residue for a no-clean flux. It wont mess anything up electronically if left on the board, but Id recommend cleaning it anyways.

This is the only flux I care to use when doing solder rework. It does leave a sticky residue and requires cleaning, though.

Probably the only flux I will ever buy. Great product.

Used this product on a 100 pin ARM chip. The Flux was a bit too wet. It did not seem to work very good for me while trying to solder the fine pitched pins onto the pads. I had too much bridging. Also, the product made quit the mess. It took a few cleanings to get the flux off of the board. I discarded the product and reverted back to using a Kester Flux pin. Less bridging, and less of a mess to clean.

I wanted to use this for professional work, so I called ChipQuik to get some questions answered. Without divulging the name of the manufacturer of the flux itself, be assured that this flux is ROL0 rated. This means that it wont corrode the solder joints over time, like some other more aggressive fluxes will do. Im docking a star because my order didnt come with the pink needle as shown in the picture. The different colors represent different needle diameters, and it is important to size the needle correctly for the size of the surface mount components that you are soldering. Also not shown in the sellers picture is a black rubber cap that locks the handle to the syringe plunger so the handle doesnt fall out every time you let go. Some of my shipments have the cap included, and some do not. See my photo for what I received.

A la perfección

I was very disappointed when I received this item since I was expecting it to come with a needle-like tip to aid in the application of the flux. In my case there was none. I just finished a few minutes ago making my own but have not yet attempted to use it,

works excellent, good stuff

It doesnt leave the ugly brown or black burn mark on the board. Easy to clean with alcohol

Good product