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I'm glad I don't have to regularly disassemble electronic components; it looks like a tedious task. But if you do, whether for work or hobby, here's a tool for you. The SS-02 Solder Sucker is made by Japan's Engineer Inc., the same company behind those wicked Neji-saurus screw extraction pliers:
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"The flexible nozzle adheres to the substrate and strong suction force can be obtained," writes the manufacturer. The nozzle, made from silicon, can withstand the heat of the soldering iron (up to 350 Celsius/662 Fahrenheit), and the tool can of course be operated with one hand.
Made in Japan, 'Stateside the SS-02 can be ordered on Amazon for about 30 bucks.
I’m a lapsed industrial designer. I was born in NYC and figured I’d die there, but a few years ago I abandoned New York to live on a farm in the countryside with my wife. We have six dogs.
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Cool Tools: The SS-02 Solder Sucker
I have one, it works quite well! very good tool to have in your arsenal.
Anyone who does this for "work" has a hot air rework station and a dedicated pump gun because cycling that plunger over and over will cripple you after one small IC package. These are mostly for people who replace an occasional component in a boomer era guitar amp and wick tends to work better.
Agreed (ooh Eric! Hi!) (previous commenter). I've been using a solder sucker for years but this did always bug me (plastic solder sucker tips melt). then.. this post. Lo and behold I have silicone airline tubing sitting here so boom, now mine has a silicone tip too! Awesome! (seriously though the one posted is nice!). do get a solder sucker if you're working on small smt parts, you'll be glad you did.