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BLOW TORCH [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
DEF

A small portable blast burner either supplied with gaseous fuel and air or oxygen through tubes or including a fuel tank (as for kerosene or gasoline) that is pressurized by a hand pump, used especially in plumbing.

CONT

The blow torch operates at temperatures of up to 1300 °C (2500 °F) making it the perfect tool for heavy soldering and brazing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
DEF

Appareil fonctionnant à l'essence ou au gaz (propane, butane) et permettant de brosser des pièces plus importantes qu'avec un fer à souder.

Spanish

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