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How to Extend Induction Heating Coil Life to 200+ Uses
Whether you are involved in automotive, trucking, farming, or other vehicle and equipment repair, here are some tips for how to maximize coil life for your Mini-Ductor® model and the U-555 Mini-Ductor attachment for the Pro-Max and Max models of the Inductor Series®: To avoid overheating and damaging your coils, use the device for two… - Blog
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… - Blog
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… - Blog
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… - Blog
See How Induction Heating Can Make Collision Repair More Profitable at SEMA 2018
At SEMA 2018, visit us in booth #10831 in the Collision Section to see the latest from Induction Innovations, including our new Customize Your Kit, PDR Kits and show specials. Customize Your Kit You can now “customize your kit” by choosing which attachments you want when you purchase an Inductor® Series Pro-Max, Max and Lite… - Blog
SEMA Show Specials, Thin Wall Coils & Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal
Take advantage of our show specials and see how to remove recessed lug nuts and exhaust manifold bolts faster than a torch. SEMA 2018 Show Specials We are extending the following through December 31, 2018: Get a complimentary Standard Coil Kit ($149.00 value) with the purchase of any Mini-Ductor® portable induction heater model Get 10%… - Blog
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… - Blog
Mini-Ductor Fixed Ops Cover Story: ‘This is the single best tool I’ve ever used’
We’re proud to have made the cover of Fixed Ops, which is a bimonthly magazine from Automotive News focused exclusively on the parts, service and collision departments of new-car dealerships. Here’s an excerpt of the article: Name of tool: Mini-Ductor II and Mini-Ductor Venom What it does: Safely loosens rusted nuts and bolts How it… - Blog
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… - Blog
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… - Blog
Induction Heat Below the Surface: USS Pampanito
Submarines and torpedoes have been used in warfare since World War I. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until late 1943 that the U.S. Navy built a reliable torpedo. In early WWII, the Mark 14 was the torpedo of choice; however, it had fatal errors that made its impact highly uncertain – it wouldn’t always explode on impact…. - Blog
“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… - Blog
Introducing the Highest-Powered Mini-Ductor Yet: The Mini-Ductor Venom HP
The fourth generation of the Mini-Ductor portable induction heater is coming, and it’s hotter than ever. Shipping out during the first quarter of 2020, the Venom HP releases metals from corrosion and thread lock compounds faster than the Mini-Ductor Venom, all without the dangers associated with using an open flame. The latest model in the…
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