Industrial quality, European-made propane torch for heating and burning almost anything. Choice of 4 torch kits, with torch lengths up to 1m & impressive heat output up to 500mj/h (475,000 BTU). Use with 4/9/45kg LPG bottles with standard "POL" fitting. Heavy-duty handle with unique swivel connection eliminates hose torsion. Common 5/8" UNF hose connections for ease of repair.
Used for; weed burning, metal & weld pre-heating, bitumen/concrete heating, linemarking, roofing, water-proofing, heat shrinking & much more.
MAXFLAME KIT: Handle + 750mm Tube + Ø65mm Tip + 3m Hose + Bottle Adaptor.
Output up to 500mj/hr, torch length 1m, ideal where maximum flame size/power is required, operates on full bottle pressure.
Contents
> Cylinder adaptor with safety valve
> 3m hose with fittings
> Torch handle with lever valve
> 750mm tube (total torch length 1,000mm)
> 65mm tip - closed-bell style for resistance to flame-out, ideal for outdoor use
Features
> Operates off full cylinder pressure (no regulator) for maximum heat output & flame size
> Very high heat output: Up to 500mj/h (475,000 BTU) & max flame length 1,200mm
> For applications such as weed burning, bitumen heating, etc where "full-force" flame is desired
> NOT recommended where Flashback Arrestors are required by work site WHS (full bottle pressure exceeds the max LPG pressure rating for most flashback arrestors)
Key Features
> 7-Year Warranty*
> Made in Europe, industrial quality & robust heavy-duty design
> Unique hose/handle swivel connection, eliminates hose torsion/twisting & improves operator comfort
> Air/LPG operation requires LPG gas only (no oxygen required)
> Use with 4/9/45kg LPG bottles with standard POL connection
> On/off/control needle valve
> Lever / trigger valve - Hold for full heating flame, Release for small pilot flame (not included on 'Handyflame' torch kit)
> Pilot flame adjustment (not included on 'Handyflame' torch kit)
> 5/8" UNF LH "welding industry standard" connections on handle inlet, hose & regulator outlet - for ease of repair & interchangeability
Application Info
> Metal and pre-weld heating (applications that do not require the higher temperatures of an oxy/fuel torch)
> Drying, thawing
> Heating bitument/ashphelt, line marking, curing concrete
> Vegetation burn-off, weed burning
> Shrink-wrapping
> Roofing & water-proofing, etc
FAQs:
What is the temperature of a LPG flame ?
LPG flame in air = approx 1400-1980°C (Compared to Oxy/LPG flame = approx 2800°C, or Oxy/Acetylene flame = approx 3100°C).
Note that these temperatures are approximate only. The actual temperature in any application will depend on many factors, such as: Whether the fuel gas flow is laminar/smooth or turbulent, condition of ambient environment such as temperature, humidity, air pressure & many other factors.
What temperature will this torch heat materials to ?
This depends on a lot of factors which vary from one application to another. Some of these are;
a. Flame Exposure: How long the flame is applied to the object, the distance from the flame to the material, torch/flame settings, etc
b. Conductivity: Highly conductive materials will heat up faster/hotter, less conductive materials will be slower to heat.
c. Heat Sink: If heating metal, larger/bulkier items will absorb more heat, take longer to heat and maximum heating temperature will be lower.
Can I use this torch for bending and shaping steel ?
The Platinum LT-40 torch (when fitted with large 65mm tip) is one of the most powerful torches in it's class. It can and has been used for heating and bending/shaping light metal sections, such as thin sheet/bar or thin-wall tube/RHS.
However, in heavier applications (such as shaping heavier / thick section steel) LPG torches may not provide enough heat and/or will not be able to bring the material up to temperature quickly enough. In these applications an Oxy torch is required to achieve the higher temperature and heat "energy / volume" needed.
LPG cylinder pressure varies depending on ambient temperature & other factors.
Heat energy & flame length data is approximate maximum output only & will vary depending on various factors such as cylinder pressure, ambient temperature, regulator and/or valve settings, hose length, etc.
*Standard warranty 3 months, with extended 7 year warranty available if registered online after purchase
