“Red Hot Induction Tool” Featured in Successful Farming

In a recent issue of Successful Farming Magazine, our very own Mini-Ductor® Venom® portable induction heater—ideal for repairing a wide variety of agriculture equipment—was profiled. A Farmer’s Review “If you’ve ever had to use a torch to heat up a rusted or stuck nut or bolt, then you’ll quickly appreciate the Mini-Ductor induction heater, observes […]

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Induction Heaters vs. Torches for Farming Equipment Repair

Some of the most complex machinery is found on farms, sometimes totaling 60+ bearings per machine. These bearings and other parts can be nestled deep inside the machine, requiring the removal of many elements around them; this makes any small repair into a much bigger one if you are using a traditional gas torch. While […]

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Induction Does More Than Automotive Repairs

After our president and CEO, Tom Gough, spent 28 years working hands-on in the collision repair business, he recognized the need for a tool that was safer and easier to use than the torches found in most shops. In 2000, he invented the first model of the Inductor® Series, which was born from years of […]

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Fast, Safe & Flameless: Farm Equipment Maintenance with Induction Heating

In farming, efficiency is key. Downtime while key equipment is repaired or serviced can equal lost revenue, as opportunities can be fleeting and schedules must be kept to throughout the farming calendar. This is something Stuart, Andrew and Jamie Crichton of R&C Crichton know well. As a company, the farm carries out contract work on […]

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Induction Heating for Farming: An Infographic

Torches are commonly used to remove the many rusted or otherwise seized nuts, bolts and bearings found on tractors, combines, planters, plows, sprayers, pillage, feed mixers, and other farming equipment. However, using an open flame can be dangerous given the amount of dust and fertilizer present on farming equipment after each day’s work. Using an […]

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Hot Tip for Loosening Frozen Fasteners with Induction Heat

This guest blog was written by Dan Marinucci, Senior Writer at MOTOR Magazine The mightiest method for loosening fasteners may be flameless heat. Here’s what you need to know about this technique. Stubborn or frozen fasteners are a frustrating fact of life for automotive technicians and farmers everywhere. Although these problems are more prevalent in […]

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How to Get More out of Your Mini-Ductor Induction Heater Tool

The Mini-Ductor® has been the leading portable induction heater since it was released in 2004. Now in its third generation, the Mini-Ductor Venom comes with the Coil Variety Pack, which includes three coils: the 7/8″ Pre-Formed Coil (MD99-601), 23″ U-Form Coil (MD99-602) and 41″ Bearing Buddy Coil (MD99-603). You can purchase additional Coil Variety Packs […]

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How to Extend Bearing Buddy Coil Life

While mechanics, bodyshops, truck technicians, and farmers love their Mini-Ductor® Venom® and Mini-Ductor II induction heating tools, their safety and effectiveness are dependent on the state of the pre-formed coils used with them. The Inductor® coils are vital accessories for technicians and we’re often asked by customers for tips and advice on how to extend […]

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Why is Induction Heat So Effective for Automotive Repair and More?

Induction heating has been making tricky repair jobs easier for 100 years. From cook tops to industrial manufacturing, to aerospace, construction, marine, auto body repair, and farm equipment repair, the benefits of a rapid and precise source of Invisible Heat® have led to a wide variety of applications – with new uses still being discovered. […]

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Induction Heating & Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metal

We get many questions about whether or not induction heating is useful for different applications, like brazing copper. Copper is a non-ferrous metal and induction heat only works on ferrous metals, so brazing copper is not a good application for the Mini-Ductor® or Inductor® Series of induction heating products but they are ideal for removing […]

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