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Safe, Efficient Solutions for Challenging Recovery Tasks

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Induction Heating Tools for Salvage Operations

Induction heater tools can be used for a wide range of applications, including removal of seized parts, such as bolts, bearings, and fasteners. This versatility makes them valuable in various equipment and parts salvage operations. Not relying on an open flame assures safety in dealing with damaged, corroded, or compromised materials in various environments.

Why Induction Heating is Essential for Salvage Professionals

  • Maximize recovery value and efficiency through non-destructive disassembly.
  • Quick, targeted heating of seized or damaged parts in various salvage situations.
  • Improved safety over traditional methods, especially in potentially dangerous salvage sites with unknown contaminants or flammable materials.

Induction heating is a method of heating electrically conductive materials (steel, aluminum, brass, copper, gold, platinum, etc.) and semiconducting materials (germanium and silicon). Induction heating is a contactless method of heating conductive and semi-conductive materials, and it is very fast and efficient. The Inductor® Pro-Max is a heavy-duty induction heating system that can be a workhorse in your salvage operations. The Inductor® series gives you a variety of attachments to meet many disassembly applications.

Comprehensive Solutions for Salvage Challenges

Our induction heater tools are ideal for:

  • Removing seized components from wrecked vehicles
  • Disassembling damaged industrial equipment for parts recovery
  • Separating bonded materials in electronic waste recycling
  • Loosening corroded fittings on sunken vessels or offshore structures

Induction Heating vs.
The Torch: A Safer, Faster Solution

The Mini-Ductor’s ability to provide precise, localized heat makes it an invaluable tool for salvage operations, helping to speed up recovery and reduce the risk of damage to parts and surrounding areas. By reducing the time spent on disassembly and minimizing the risk of damage, induction heating tools can help salvage professionals maximize their recovery value.

Most Popular Salvage Recovery Products

  • Mini-Ductor® 12V (Battery Powered) (MD-500)

    $699

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  • Mini-Ductor® Venom®(MDV-777)

    $599

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  • Inductor® Pro-Max Fully Loaded (PM-200FL)

    $3719

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Eliminate the Torch,
Increase Safety

Torches are commonly used to remove the many rusted or otherwise seized nuts, bolts and bearings found on heavy duty equipment. However, using an open flame can be dangerous given build-ups of dust and other flammable material. Using an induction heater to replace most torch use is increasingly accepted by mechanics as a safer and faster way to repair heavy duty equipment, especially with the Mini-Ductor from Induction Innovations.

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Recommended Products for Trucking Equipment

  • Mini-Ductor® Venom®(MDV-777)

    Experience fast, safe and damage-free removal of seized nuts, bolts, bearings, fasteners, sensors, exterior trim, vinyl graphics, and more.  Mini-Ductor® Venom®: Fast, Safe, and Damage-Free Heat As the third generation of the Mini-Ductor® Series from Induction Innovations, Venom provides the power and reliability you need to tackle the toughest jobs with ease. The Mini-Ductor® Venom® delivers fast, safe, and damage-free removal of seized nuts, bolts, bearings, fasteners, sensors, exterior trim, vinyl graphics, and more—without the risk of open flames. Why Choose the Mini-Ductor® Venom®?

    • Speed and Efficiency: Removes rusted and corroded parts with accurate precise heat. While only heating what’s inside the work coil.
    • Flame-Free Safety: Induction heating eliminates open flames, reducing the risk of damage to surrounding components.
    • Versatile Applications: Perfect for automotive, construction, and maintenance tasks.

    Coil Twist Lock: Changing coils is a breeze with the Venom series and maintains positive pressure on the coil to assure the best connection.

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  • Mini-Ductor® II (MD-700)

    The second generation of the Mini-Ductor® Series from Induction Innovations, the Mini-Ductor II provides the reliability you need to tackle rusted and seized components. The Mini-Ductor® II  helped start the pinnacle for fast, safe, and damage-free removal of seized nuts, bolts, bearings, fasteners, sensors, exterior trim, vinyl graphics, and more—without the risk of open flames. Why Choose the Mini-Ductor® II?

    • Speed and Efficiency: Removes rusted and corroded parts with accurate precise heat. While only heating what inside the work coil.
    • Flame-Free Safety: Induction heating eliminates open flames, reducing the risk of damage to surrounding components.

    Versatile Applications: Perfect for automotive, construction, and maintenance tasks.

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  • Mini-Ductor® 12V (Battery Powered) (MD-500)

    Mini-Ductor® 12 Volt: Fast, Safe, and Damage-Free Removal Quickly and safely remove seized nuts, bolts, bearings, fasteners, sensors, exterior trim, vinyl graphics, and more without damage or open flames. Part of the Mini-Ductor® Series from Induction Innovations, the Mini-Ductor® 12 Volt uses induction heating to release metal from corrosion and thread lock compounds, offering a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional torches. Why Choose the Mini-Ductor® 12V?

    • Speed and Efficiency: Removes rusted and corroded parts with accurate precise heat. While only heating what’s inside the work coil.
    • Flame-Free Safety: Induction heating eliminates open flames, reducing the risk of damage to surrounding components.
    • Versatile Applications: Perfect for automotive, construction, and maintenance tasks.
    • Portability: The MD-500 does not require a wall outlet. Heat wherever you can connect to a 12 Volt!

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  • Mini-Ductor® Bearing Buddy® Coil Pack (MD99-643)

    The Bearing Buddy Coil Pack is an accessory for the Mini-Ductor® Series.  The kit offers two sizes of Bearing Buddy and a heat-resistant mat to help protect your coil from the direct heat.  

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