LX-TIP-HC Replacement Head Catalyst

Name: LEXIVON Genuine Butane Torch Soldering Iron Head/Catalyst | Compatible with LX-770 and LX-771 Models (LX-TIP-HC)
Brand: LEXIVON
SKU: LX-TIP-HC
Price: 14.97 USD
Availability: InStock

Model or task	Works	What to check
LX-770	Listed fit	Use the LX-770 host manual and correct catalyst assembly.
LX-771	Listed fit	Use the LX-771 host manual and correct catalyst assembly.
Threaded soldering tips and hot knife	Catalyst required	Confirm your selected package includes the needed assembly parts.

What part is supplied by LX-TIP-HC?

One replacement head catalyst is supplied. It is the attachment-supporting head, not a standard contact soldering tip or a complete torch.

Does the catalyst carry the removable soldering tips?

The host manuals show soldering tips threading into the head catalyst. Replace this component when the correct assembly is needed, rather than mistaking it for the tip that touches the joint.

Will I get a standard soldering point with the catalyst?

No standard tip is listed for LX-TIP-HC. LX-TIP-HCST is the two-piece choice that pairs the head catalyst with that soldering tip.

Which Lexivon tools use this replacement head?

The catalyst fits LX-770 and LX-771. Use the matching host guard and retaining nut; those separate host parts are not included in this catalyst-only SKU.

Can a catalyst problem explain heat loss with tips fitted?

It is a component of the tip assembly, but a report of heat loss does not establish the failed part by itself. Follow host instructions and ask support to assess the problem before replacing or modifying parts.

Is the head intended to replace the ignition mechanism?

No. The manual shows the head catalyst at the attachment end and identifies ignition controls separately. This SKU does not supply a new igniter.

Does the catalyst let my existing hot knife mount to the torch?

The documented hot-knife assembly requires a head catalyst. LX-TIP-HC supplies that head alone; keep a compatible hot knife and the rest of the host assembly separately.

Can I use the catalyst with my blower and deflector?

For LX-770 and LX-771, the manuals show both attachments working with the head catalyst. This replacement does not include either the blower or deflector.

Should I buy LX-TIP-HC or LX-TIP-HCST?

Choose HC for the head catalyst alone. HCST adds one standard soldering tip, making two pieces instead of one; it still is not a full seven-attachment set.

Will I need to replace all my tips when ordering this head?

LX-TIP-HC does not require buying a new tip assortment. It is sold as the head only; confirm that your retained LX-770 or LX-771 attachments and host parts remain suitable.

Is catalyst-only packaging the same as the seven-piece set?

No. LX-TIP-C supplies seven attachments including this type of head, while HC supplies just one catalyst. Compare which components are missing before ordering.

Does the photographed internal thread give a specified pitch?

No verified thread-pitch measurement is provided. The visible internal thread is not a dimensional drawing; choose by the manufacturer's named host fit.

Can I buy the head catalyst without a complete torch?

LX-TIP-HC supplies the catalyst alone for LX-770 and LX-771. It is a separate replacement option from the complete torch and standard soldering point.

Does the HC replacement include a point to thread into it?

No. HC supplies only the head catalyst. Reuse a serviceable LX-770 or LX-771 soldering point, or compare HCST if both components are needed.

Is LX-TIP-HC a replacement for a missing flame-guard nut?

The package identifies only the head catalyst. A lost or damaged retaining nut is a different component; ask Lexivon for the correct host part.

Is there a guaranteed catalyst service life?

There is no guaranteed operating-hour replacement interval for this catalyst. Warranty length does not establish service life, and normal wear is excluded from coverage.

Are the catalyst composition and internal element specified?

The catalyst composition and internal element rating are not confirmed. Ask Lexivon for the material specification if your application requires it.

Is this replacement head covered for two years automatically?

12 months standard; 24 months when you register online within 90 days of purchase. Registration eligibility applies to the head; commercial use remains 12 months, industrial use is excluded and normal wear is not covered.

Which way does the replacement catalyst enter the guard?

After the host is switched off and completely cool, insert the narrow end into the removed flame guard first. Refit the assembly and secure the host nut as the manual shows.

What if the new head fits but a threaded tip will not seat?

Check that both components match the host assembly. Hold the catalyst with the specified 8 mm wrench during tip installation; stop and seek support if engagement remains wrong rather than forcing it.

Can I use the bare catalyst as the part touching a solder joint?

The manuals identify separate standard, diagonal and chisel tips for contact work. Fit the appropriate compatible tip instead of treating the supporting catalyst as that tip.

May I drill the catalyst shoulder to force a different host fit?

Do not drill or modify the catalyst to force a fit. Use the original LX-770 or LX-771 assembly and contact Lexivon if the parts cannot seat correctly.

What if the flame dies only when this head is installed?

Stop and contact Lexivon with the observed behavior after checking the host manual. Do not bypass the catalyst or assume a particular cause for the flame interruption.

Should I keep a damaged catalyst in use because the torch still lights?

Do not use a visibly damaged or incomplete head assembly. The ability to light the bare torch does not verify that the fitted heating attachment is serviceable; ask support about the correct replacement.