PROMOTION ARTICLE ON BEHALF OF INDUCTION INNOVATIONS
The use of induction heating in the workshop is on the rise and we asked Induction Innovations Inc., manufacturer of the Mini-Ductor® Venom™ handheld induction heating tool, to compare the advantages of using induction heat vs the traditional approach of using an oxy-acetylene torch for removing problem parts.
There are some key advantages of using induction heat, outlined below. But first, here’s some key questions to ask yourself:
o Have you, or a colleague, ever caused damage with a torch?
o Does removing parts take up a lot of time and would a new solution make your lives easier?
o Do you regularly have to replace parts that you could have kept?
o Do you need to improve safety in the workshop/bodyshop?
Top tips: Why is induction heating technology a viable alternative to Oxy-Acetylene?
Using Oxy-Acetylene is risky
The use of a torch in a confined space vastly increases the consequential fire risk – plastics, wiring, trim etc. around the part to be removed can catch fire, causing potentially costly damage. Replacing damaged wiring can be very expensive.
By contrast, induction heating is a safer, more reliable, flameless heat, created by high frequency magnetic fields, which heat ferrous metals.
Reduced Overheads and Insurance premiums
The cost savings from not using Oxy-Acetylene is striking. On average, insurance premiums are 10-30% less (depending on use and insurance company). Added to the average cost of £150 a year to rent a gas bottle and with the majority of parts having to be replaced, the overheads start to mount up.
Works quickly, helping improve productivity and ultimately profits
Flexible coils, supplied with the Mini-Ductor wrap round the nut and heat it in seconds for easy removal. For example, a 19mm nut is heated red hot in just 15 seconds for easy removal.
As the flameless heat is localised on the part and not the surrounding area, collateral damage to the part is minimised, so parts can often be re-used.
Most importantly, using induction heating as a viable heating alternative to a naked flame means technicians are safer in the workshop.
The market leading Inductor® product range, from US company Induction Innovations, Inc., is a high performance invisible heating solution, ideal for automotive mechanics. The range includes the user-friendly Mini-Ductor handheld unit (available in 240V, 110V and 12V versions) and the Pro-Max™ 2kw trolley or work bench mounted inverter.
These CE marked, easy-to-use tools can cope with a variety of heating needs. To find out more, call + 44 (0) 1953 859138, email info@theinductor.co.uk, visit www.theinductor.co.uk or watch a wide variety of application videos at www.youtube.com/theinductoruk
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