Tip system
Hakko T18 tips: what fits, what they suit, what to check
Hakko's T18 tips fit the FX-8801 iron on the FX-888D and FX-888DX. The FX-888D is discontinued; the US FX-888DX is a 120 V station. What to check.
Also listed as T18, FX-888D tips, FX-888DX tips
Short answer
T18 is Hakko's tip range for the FX-8801 iron used on the FX-888D and FX-888DX stations, listed in about 29 shapes across groups B, C, D, I, J and K. The FX-888D is discontinued; American Hakko sells the FX-888DX as a 100 W, 120 VAC station with a 65 W iron and the T18-D16 as its standard US tip. Hakko warns that counterfeits circulate online, so buy from authorized dealers.
Key facts
- Original maker
- Hakko[1]T18 tips are made for Hakko's FX-8801 iron.
- Rated power
- FX-8801 iron: 65 W at 26 VAC; FX-888DX station: 100 W at 120 VAC[2][3]The discontinued FX-888D station was rated 70 W with the same 65 W iron.
- Handle / iron
- Hakko FX-8801 iron (FX-888D and FX-888DX)[2]The FX-888DX's optional FX-8805 large iron uses T19 tips and its FX-8806 high-power iron uses T32 tips.
- Typical use
- General-purpose bench soldering, with about 29 shapes listed[1]Hakko lists T18 shape groups B, C, D, I, J and K. The general-purpose label is our summary, not Hakko's.
Watch out for
- The FX-888D is discontinued. Hakko's global site labels it discontinued, and the current FX-888DX keeps T18 tips on its standard FX-8801 iron. Tom's Hardware's 2026 list still picks the FX-888D, so check which model a listing actually sells.
- T18 does not fit every FX-888DX iron. The optional FX-8805 large iron uses T19 tips, and the FX-8806 high-power iron, made only for the FX-888DX, uses T32 tips.
- Quote the spec table. American Hakko's feature banner says 50-450°C, but its spec table lists 50-480°C (120-899°F) for the FX-888DX.
Who it suits: readers who want an established branded station with a long tip range and a US 120 V model, for Arduino and starter kits and general through-hole work. If you prefer a heater-in-tip design, compare the cartridge systems such as T12 and C245.
Buying: we do not list a Hakko station or T18 tips yet. Buy from an authorized Hakko dealer, and treat unusually cheap "Hakko" stations or tips with suspicion.
Questions
Is the Hakko FX-888D still made?
No. Hakko's global site marks the FX-888D discontinued. The current FX-888DX still uses T18 tips on its standard FX-8801 iron.[3][2]
Do T18 tips fit the FX-888DX?
Yes, on its standard FX-8801 iron; American Hakko lists the T18-D16 as the US standard tip. The optional FX-8805 large iron takes T19 tips and the FX-8806 high-power iron takes T32 tips.[2]
How can I tell a genuine Hakko station?
American Hakko advises buying only from authorized Hakko distributors and dealers. It warns that counterfeits can copy Hakko's designs, colors and logo, and says most authentic sellers are based in the US and Canada with 120 V products.[5]