About Hexacon Electric
About Hexacon ElectricSoldering Equipment
Hexacon Electric Company has manufactured solder tools and accessories from Roselle Park, New Jersey since 1932, when founder Arthur L. Johnson designed the hexagonal-shaped iron casing that gave the company its name. That distinctive six-sided design allowed soldering irons to be vise-mounted securely and improved overall tool durability, setting Hexacon apart from round-barrel designs common at the time.
Hexacon built a reputation for engineering firsts in the soldering industry, including the development of long-life, iron-plated tip technology, the introduction of the first industrial pencil-style soldering iron, and later the first temperature-controlled soldering stations using electronic switching. The company also developed a soldering analyzer for thermal profile engineering, wave soldering quality gauges, and some of the first irons and tips designed specifically for Surface Mount Technology.
Still family-owned and operated after four generations, Hexacon Electric has earned a worldwide reputation for soldering equipment, manufacturing soldering irons and tips, heat sinks, temperature controllers, sponges and trays, and braid cleaners. ChatMRO helps electronics manufacturers and repair technicians source Hexacon soldering irons and tips by matching exact tip style, wattage, and handle configuration against verified stock.
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Frequently asked questions
Who founded Hexacon Electric and when?
Hexacon Electric Company was founded in 1932 by Arthur L. Johnson in Roselle Park, New Jersey. Johnson designed the hexagonal iron casing that gave the company its name, which allowed soldering irons to be vise-mounted and increased durability.
What industry firsts is Hexacon known for?
Hexacon developed long-life, iron-plated tip technology, introduced the first industrial pencil-style soldering iron, and later created the first temperature-controlled soldering stations using electronic switching. It also developed early irons and tips specifically designed for Surface Mount Technology.
Is Hexacon Electric still a family-owned company?
Yes, Hexacon Electric remains family owned and operated, now in its fourth generation of leadership. The company continues to manufacture from its original Roselle Park, New Jersey facility.
What products does Hexacon Electric manufacture besides soldering irons?
Beyond soldering irons and tips, Hexacon manufactures heat sinks, temperature controllers, sponges and trays, and braid cleaners. The company also produces branding irons and equipment used for marking materials.
Why is Hexacon's hexagonal iron casing significant?
The hexagonal casing, designed by founder Arthur L. Johnson, allows the soldering iron body to be secured in a vise without rolling, unlike round-barrel designs. This feature also contributed to increased durability, which became a hallmark of the Hexacon brand.