ALIENTEK HP15 Hot Plate Preheater Features and Specifications
The ALIENTEK HP15 Hot Plate Preheater reaches a maximum surface temperature of 350°C, giving you enough thermal range to handle lead-free solder reflow, chip desoldering, and PCB preheating without a secondary heat source. PD digital constant temperature control locks the plate at your target setting within ±2°C, so sensitive components stay protected from thermal overshoot that causes hidden damage. The intelligent heating algorithm ramps temperature at a controlled rate, reducing mechanical stress on multi-layer boards and fine-pitch ICs that cannot tolerate sudden heat spikes. A clear digital display shows real-time temperature readings at a glance, letting you monitor every stage of the heating cycle without interrupting your workflow. The compact mini footprint occupies minimal bench space, making it equally practical in a professional repair lab or a home workshop where every centimeter of workspace matters.
AliExpress Shopper –
Good value for money, some issue with the fan that likely happened in transit but if you are the kind of person who buys a tiny hotplate for smd rework you can probably fix it yourself. the aspects i liked were that it had both barrel jack and usb c power input. this means you can use (for example) an old laptop charger and not need an expensive gan usb charger. i also liked the ramping profile but wish you could set the setpoints lower for things like bismuth paste. also important to note that the fan doesn’t cool the plate to hit cooldown quicker, it is just for cooling the electronics.
AliExpress Shopper –
Product as described, delivery time a little over two weeks, packaging great! I’m so impressed by this device, great quality of construction and the operation is phenomenal. It has so much power it can deliver and the firmware is fantastic. I’ve already tested it with a metallic board 10cm by 10cm which is double the heating area and although it struggled a bit, still it delivered! I bought it at 11.11 for 26 euros and i’m so glad i did!
AliExpress Shopper –
The plate is beautiful, nice and straight. However reflow temperature range does not allow for low temperature solder paste. Good news you can set 3 temperatures in manual mode
AliExpress Shopper –
Thank you, received it quickly. Delivery by Ukrposhta, well packaged. There was no damage during delivery. A nice soldering station, small in size, although the controls are a bit unusual. The silicone accessory is not clear to me; it withstands temperature well, but its thermal conductivity is, to put it mildly, non-existent. Perhaps it is only used as a protection for transportation, so as not to damage the heater. Regarding the power supply unit, I did not order one, but I advise getting at least a 150W unit. Because my 65W charger works very slowly. I tried a 240W power supply unit, that’s a different matter. Well-designed cooling system thanks to the built-in fan.
J***a –
Great, matches the description, fast shipping.