Hand, torches, burners.(what's new)

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News;  June 30, 2008 ;     138 words ......The Worthington Pro Grade[TM] line of hand torch products, including hand torches, kits...interchange system[TM], which enables one hand torch to work with six different burners, each...without changing torches. The full line of hand torch products now includes five specific hand...

Worthington cylinders announces multiple retail agreements.(NEWS AND...

Fuel Oil News;  October 1, 2007 ;     183 words ......announced retail agreements for its line of hand torch cylinders with 10 North American retailers...announced that it would be offering its hand torch cylinders direct to retail and wholesale...of via private label distribution. The hand torch cylinders have been manufactured at ...

Tools of the trade: everybody has a truck full, but what's essential?

Reeves Journal;  June 1, 2007 ;   Sweet, Jack;   787 words ......their advantages depending on the type of work being done. MAPP gas, a combination of liquefied petroleum and methylacetylene-pro-padi...smaller than about a half inch. It's also less expensive than MAPP gas, so it may be the best choice for a contractor who does a lot...

Mini-cabinet puts space to good use

Chicago Sun-Times;  August 9, 1987 ;   Al Carrell;   663 words ......but that's an easy and fast way. Q. What is the difference between propane gas and Mapp gas? They both come in cylinders for use with a torch. A. The Mapp gas renders a much hotter flame, which means that when sweat soldering, you get the job...

Latest tools can fill belts, boxes, and vans to overflowing.(1996...

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News;  March 11, 1996 ;     720 words ......flame. The rollout from TurboTorch, Denton, Texas, included a hand torch that operates with a 1-lb cylinder and is ignited with liquid...rather than a striker. The company also showed a heavy-duty hand torch for use with MAP gas and propane. Uniweld Products Inc., Ft...

BernzOmatic TS8000 Torch ($50).(UPGRADE: WISH LIST)(Brief article)

Popular Mechanics;  February 1, 2008 ;     77 words ...[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAPP gas bums hotter than propane, making it an essential for swift soldering. Unfortunately, the mercury-bursting heat is more than most...

Turbo Torch.(Product News)

Industrial Distribution;  November 1, 2003 ;     56 words ......brazing time by up to 40%, increasing operator efficiency and reducing labor costs; tips increase efficiency of Propane and Mapp gas fuels thanks to a swirl of combustion design that maximizes heat output and concentrates that heat on the target area. TurboTorch...

Heat stop compound.(what's NEW)

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News;  September 12, 2005 ;     105 words ......molds like clay to any shape and can be removed and reused. According to the manufacturer, the compound works equally well with Mapp gas, propane, arc, or oxyacetylene welding on all ferrous and nonferrous surfaces. It is nontoxic, so the user can handle it without...

Miscellaneous hand tools.(Hand Tools)

Do-It-Yourself Retailing;  August 1, 2004 ;     787 words ......Gear ratios from 3-to-1 up to 5-to-1 are common. Propane, MAPP Gas and Oxygen Torches Torches are defined by the uses for which...they use---compressed oxygen, solid oxygen tablets, propane, MAPP gas or butane, for example. Propane torches light instantly and...

Welding hose reels: adjust for wall, ceiling or truck mount.

New Equipment Digest;  July 1, 2002 ;     70 words ...Designed for general and industrial oxygen/ acetylene welding, and UL-listed for MAPP gas, propane, and natural gas, VPR Series hose reels feature durable steel construction and a containerized main spring for long service...

Worthington Cylinders.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)(Company overview)

LP/Gas;  July 1, 2008 ;     539 words ......Worthington Pro Grade[TM] line: 4.25, 11, 20, 30, 40 and 100 lb. propane tanks, camping fuel and hand torch cylinders; along with the ingenious new hand torch line, complete with the Load 'N Lock interchange system[TM]. A seriously rugged product line...

Extreme hand torches.(products)

Contractor;  October 1, 2003 ;     69 words ...EXTREME HAND TORCHES are self-lighting and use either propane or Mapp gas. The long-lasting torch tips feature a swirled combustion design that reduces brazing time by as much as 40% by maximizing heat...

Handheld cutting torch. (Products).

Welding Design & Fabrication;  February 1, 2003 ;     83 words ......torch includes auto ignition with pre-set flame adjustments. Preheat flame can be set the first time. Torch works with LP, MAPP gas, or acetylene. Safety feature: pull-to-set preheating gas and oxygen valves. Valve knobs can be positioned to avoid any accidental...

Cutter tackles mild steel.(Spotlight: PLASMA CUTTING)

Cutting Technology;  September 1, 2005 ;     60 words ......and mild steel sheet metal in the job shop or the field. It connects to any 120-V, single-phase power supply and includes a precise hand torch with 13-ft lead, two spare electrodes and two cutting tips. firepoweronline.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

TORCH CAUSES FIRE IN CONDO COMPLEX.(News)

Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  July 8, 1999 ;     188 words ......interior walls of a Newhall condominium complex, damaging three units undergoing renovations. A spark from a contractor's hand torch ignited the fire, said Los Angeles County Firefighter Craig Doolittle of Station 73 in Newhall. The workers were stripping...