Induction Heating Makes Waves in Boat Repair

Saltwater corrodes metal at a rate five times faster than freshwater, wreaking havoc on boat engines and exposed metal parts. Repairing this damage requires tools adaptable to the environment of the vessel – from smaller recreational ships to larger yachts, commercial vessels, navy ships, and more.

Induction Heaters

Induction heating tools, such as the Mini-Ductor, release corroded hardware from thread-locking compounds without damaging nearby parts. This technology uses high-frequency magnetic fields to heat a targeted area, removing adhesives bonded to metal, loosening seized hardware, and more.

This “flameless torch” provides near-surgical accuracy, turning a ¾” bolt red hot in just 15 seconds, though parts do not need to be red hot to remove them. Being true to its name, the Mini-Ductor only affects the temperature of nearby ferrous metal parts, helping boat mechanics to protect surrounding components while working on:

• Removal of panels of corroded nuts and bolts
• Frozen fasteners
• Couplings
• Power steering rods
• Motor mounts and flanges
• Propellers not releasing from the taper shaft
• Boat trailers
• And more

Nautical Applications of Induction Heating

Induction heating offers a safer and more effective alternative to oxy-acetylene torches especially when used on navy vessels to commercial ships and even restored museum relics with inboard engines. These handheld, flameless torches use Invisible Heat^® to activate metal in mere seconds. Not only is the process faster and more efficient, it eliminates the need for an open flame in an engine room.

For many ships, gas fumes accumulate in the bilge, making it dangerous when using an open flame torch; but with the Mini-Ductor, repairs are safe – and fast. The Mini-Ductor reduces labor up to 75% by quickly removing stubborn nuts and bolts, exterior trims, bonding, and more.

Induction heating is ideal for larger, diesel vessels and yachts over 50’ long that contain stainless steel parts, as well as inboard boats with tight spaces, such as recreational boats from Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, and other manufacturers.

The Mini-Ductor includes a variety of coils, as well as 41” and 96” Bearing Buddy coils to optimize mobility in small spaces. Additional accessories and coil kits are available for unusual parts, asymmetrical components, and more.

A Safer, More Effective Alternative to Open Flames

Our products are designed for precision, safety, and reliability, helping boat mechanics repair damage and corrosion without risks to the health and protection of their teams and surrounding materials in the vessel.

While mechanics often utilize induction heating for commercial vessels, Induction Innovations also holds a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and is SAM registered compliant to do business with the federal government.

Across industries, the Mini-Ductor portable induction heater can help to repair a variety of vessels, as well as vehicles in the automotive, trucking, and farming industries. This versatile tool provides pin-point accuracy for expedited repairs of even the most corroded, oxidized parts.

The Mini-Ductor is available from Ace/Nestor, Cornwell, Medco, Snap-On, and other authorized resellers.

Contact us to learn more about induction heating for boat repair