Abstract: A disposable solder receiving capsule for a hand held vacuum solder extracting desoldering tool is formed of an outer tube which is closed at one end by a porous filter and has an opening at its opposite end, and a hollow solder collection chamber part, having a tubular member with an open end and which is closed with respect to the passage of solder therethrough at an opposite end, forming a solder receiving space within it. The solder collection chamber part is concentrically positioned within the outer tube with an air plenum disposed between the closed end of the chamber part and the filter and with at least one air channel extending the length of solder collection part for providing a path for gases entering the open end of the outer tube to the plenum and the filter that is separated from the solder receiving space. For facilitating solder reclamation, the capsule can be formed entirely of materials which are shape-sustaining when exposed to a temperature of 400° F.

Abstract: A quick change holder for an inspection apparatus is maintained within the apparatus when a strip material retained within the holder is changed. The holder includes first and second panels that define a cavity therebetween that receives the strip material.