The Aven Tools 17405 405 Series Soldering Station with LCD Display is a temperature-controlled soldering station with a compact design that takes up minimal bench top space. The soldering station includes an LCD display with blue backlight, safety guard iron holder, and a high quality ceramic heater that heats quickly and is designed for reliable, long-lasting use. The temperature range, from 320 to 1022°F (160 to 550°C), is suitable for manual mounting and reworking of SMD components, audio equipment, RC hobbies and more. The 30W soldering iron features a long life replaceable fine tip (N9 series) and is supplied with a 4 ft. heavy-duty power cord. This exceptional soldering station also includes a recessed area and solid sponge for cleaning the iron tip. In addition, a small drawer in the base of the station offers storage for spare parts such as replaceable tips.