to wipe the excess solder from the tip, exposing the tip point definition and offering the operator a well defined tip with which to solder
Plato sponges made from pure cellulose, a wood derivative. Cellulose can hold many times its weight in water and is resistant to the abrasion and tearing forces which occur during the tip wiping process.
Plato sponges are designed to a thickness which will hold water for long periods of time and meet ANSI (J-STD-001B) for low sulphur content and fine porosity.
CAUTION: Many "economy sponges" are manufactured with man-made fibers and materials typically found in non-industrial (household) type sponges. These sponges contain colorings, sizings, plasticizers, stiffeners, and other contaminants which will promote detinning and short tip life. SYNTHETIC SPONGES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE AS TIP CLEANING SPONGES.
Use only Plato all natural sponges to aid in keeping your solder tips well tinned and extend tip life..
