My employer is looking to purchase a new hot air rework station. Our current one is an old OK Industries FCR 2000 series and is rated at 300W, we mostly use it for removal of through hole down to 0603 and IC's. I would prefer one that had both large and small nozzles available like the JBC stations below (is JBC a good brand?)
Below is a list of features we're looking for:
-This will see daily use so it needs to be a quality product that will last for at least 5 years (our current one is over 20 years old so the longer the better.)
-Adjustable air flow
-Adjustable vacuum
-Adjustable temperature
-Optional foot pedals for blower and suction.
-Many different nozzle sizes for various IC configurations available.
-Nozzles must have a good tight fit on the handpiece, preferably screw on type nozzles like the one below.
-Hands free nozzle removal would be nice.
-Preferably one that can use a normal and small handpiece.
-At least 300W
-110V
-Preferably under $1500.
Thank you for your help and time.