The 484-5G from American Beauty is dri-wick desoldering braid (size five sleeve) with .130 in (0.33 cm) braid width and 5 feet braid length. Dri-wick desoldering braid simplifies the desoldering of printed circuit board components, posts, pots, flags, through-hole connections, pads and traces, as well as many non-PC board applications. Careful desoldering of components/parts results in preventing damage to valuable products. Stop throwing money in the trash can...salvage and repair high-value parts and products with dri-wick desoldering braid.