Weller Gas Soldering Iron

Weller WSTA-6 Pyropen Jr (Junior) Self-Igniting Gas-Powered Soldering Iron and Hot Air Soldering Tool.

From Weller this is the WSTA-6 model, Pyropen Jr, a refillable gas-powered soldering iron, a unique professional, cordless, versatile piece of soldering equipment. Excellent for use when working in the field as this soldering iron is a lightweight, compact soldering iron and ready to use within 30 seconds. The soldering iron is refillable and we recommend using only the Weller PGR1 butane gas refill, stock number 2161668. The Solder iron has a built-in self-igniting finger switch, adjustable temperature control of 15 W to 60 W, quick and easy off switch, protective cap plus refills within 20 seconds with the gas tank folding approximately and hour of butane gas. The WSTA-6 Pyropen Junior is a great addition to any soldering kit

Features and Benefits.

• Model WSTA6 Pyropen Junior.


• Adjustable temperature control – 15 W to 60 W.


• Off switch.


• Butane gas powered (not supplied), quick and easy to re-fill, (Refill available stock number 2161668).


• Gas levels checked through an in-built viewing glass.


• Capacity approx. 1 hour.


• Cordless.


• Lightweight.


• Fits comfortably in your hand.


• Excellent for field work (portable).


• Ready to use within 30 seconds.


• Removable top protects the solder tip.


• Base of the soldering iron is the gas reservoir.


• Use only Weller Butane refill gas.


• Self-ignition (no spark lighter needed).


• Totally mobile soldering.


• Cost effective.

What is Included?

• WSTA6 Pyropen Junior.


• WPT01 Soldering tip (0.5 mm).


• WCH0152 Hot air nozzle.


• Protective cap.

Typical Applications.

• Field-work.


• Hot air soldering.


• Electronics.


• General soldering.

Weller Gas Refill Available.

• PGR1 Butane Gas Refill, 75 ml, stock number 2161668.

Various Weller Solder Iron Tips Available.

RS Stock a wide range of soldering iron tips with over 300 various types of Weller solder tips suitable for various soldering irons and applications.

• Weller 71 01 50, 1.5 mm Hot air desoldering nozzle, stock number 660999.


• Weller 71 01 52, 4.9 mm Hot air desoldering nozzle, stock number 661009.


• Weller 71 01 01, 0.5 mm Straight Conical solder iron tip, stock number 660949.


• Weller 71 01 02, 3 mm Straight Chisel solder iron tip, stock number 660955.


• Weller 71 01 04, 5 mm Straight Chisel solder iron tip, stock number 1619942.


• Weller 71 01 03, 3 mm Straight Hoof solder iron tip, stock number 660961.

Other Gas-Powered Soldering Irons Available.

• Weller WP60K, stock number 4315922.


• Weller WSTA4, stock number 660416.


• Weller WSTA6, stock number 2432730.


• Weller WC1, stock number 1921970.


• Weller WP1, stock number 2503898.


• Weller Pyropen Peizo Profi Line, stock number 1766870.


• Weller Pyropen Jr, stock number 2161652.

Supplied with

Gas - Weller