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This section provides an overview for propane torches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 36 propane torch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked propane torch companies as of December, 2024: 1.Burners, Inc., 2.KDAR Company, 3.Master Appliance Heat Tools.
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A propane torch is a tool used for weeding and pest control, generating high-temperature flames.
Propane torches are particularly useful in areas where traditional mowing and machinery are ineffective, such as fields and mountainous slopes. Despite their ease of use, proper handling is essential due to the risks associated with their flames.
Propane torches are primarily employed for weed control in fields and for surface pest control. They are also used for:
Typically, propane torches are restricted to agricultural or commercial use. One should check local regulations prior to using one for personal purposes, such as at home or on a rental farm.
Propane torches are particularly effective against weeds in stone wall gaps, which are difficult to reach with mowers.
Another benefit is their ability to prevent weed growth by incinerating seeds and controlling pests.
Since propane torches burn only surface-level grass and not the roots, some types of grass may require multiple treatments. The risk of fire and smoke, especially when burning dry leaves or over large areas, necessitates caution. Additionally, smoke and noise may disturb nearby residents.
There are three primary types of propane torches: cassette cylinder, kerosene, and propane gas.
This type attaches to a commercially available cassette cylinder. It offers a wide range of products, including stand-up models, and is user-friendly but with relatively lower power. Suitable for small-area weeding and pest control.
Kerosene torches use stove fuel and provide high heat efficiency. Ideal for extensive vegetation management and pest control, but require careful handling due to ignition risks.
Connected to an LP gas tank, these torches offer high firepower but are less mobile due to the weight of the gas tank. They are optimal for burning small areas at a time.
Selection should be based on purpose, user experience, burn time, and heat output. For small-scale gardening, a cassette cylinder type with easy handling and low heat output is advisable. For extensive agricultural use, a high-power kerosene type is suitable. Propane gas-powered torches are recommended for professionals and skilled workers due to their power.
Although easy to purchase, propane torches pose burn and fire risks if mishandled. Regularly inspect the burner and use it in suitable conditions and locations. Choose a calm day for use, stand upwind, wear fire-resistant work clothes, and keep a fire extinguisher and water handy for emergencies.
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Harris Product, established in 2006 and based in Ohio, United States, is a manufacturer of metalworking products such as brazing and soldering alloys and welding consumables. The company produces products such as brazing alloys, fabricated tubes, welding alloys and fluxes, and equipment for soldering, cutting, and welding for the gas distribution industries. The gas and welding equipment are manufactured in 11 manufacturing facilities across 6 countries – USA, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Italy, and Poland. The company has ISO 9001 quality management certification to manufacture the products by abiding by the quality standards.
Master Appliance Corp., based in Racine, Wisconsin, is a designer and manufacturer of heat tools used in welding, soldering, and shrinking. Its product portfolio includes heat guns, heat seal electric wire connector kits, and butane tools such as glue guns, soldering irons, and butane torches. The company introduced the first industrial heat gun to the world in 1958. It also introduced the first butane-powered soldering iron to the North American market in 1985. The company’s VT-751D varitemp heat gun has 27 CFM and 3400 FPM airflow. Its temperature dial allows for temperature adjustment from 130°F to 1200°F.
Burners, Inc. founded in the United States in 1962, is a manufacturer of burners and torches. The company offers a comprehensive range of industrial burners, including gas burners, oil burners, and dual-fuel burners, designed for applications in various sectors and torch systems encompass a variety of designs, from hand-held torches for welding and cutting to specialized torches used in metalworking and other industrial processes. It also provides custom burner and torch solutions to meet the specific needs of clients, taking into consideration factors such as fuel type, heating capacity, and environmental requirements.
Flame King, established in 1998, is a manufacturer of propane storage solutions and components in Slauson Ave, Pico Rivera, CA. The company's product line has tanks, trailers, hoses, weed burners, torches, and heaters. It also provides rills, gauge scales, backpacks, tank carriers, and accessories such as propane tank covers, gas level indicators, tank scales, fitting adapter valves, and propane adapters used in chemical, transportation, and laboratories. It has a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9002 requirements.
Goss, Inc., since 1940, is an American manufacturer and supplier of soldering, brazing, heating, cutting, and welding torch equipment and accessories, headquartered in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. The product lineup includes kits, regulators, torch tips, torch handles, and stands of categories Oxy-Fuel, Air-Acetylene, Air-Propane, Air-Propylene, and Nitrogen. The company also provides HVAC machines and tools in addition to replacement cutting, welding, and heating tips for popular torches. The company has a global network of sales representatives and distributors that supply its products all over the world.
Bon Tool Co., established in 1958 and based in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer and supplier of professional hand tools and equipment. The company offers a vast selection of over 6,000 tools, including masonry tools, concrete tools, drywall tools, stucco & plaster tools, and flooring tools. Each of these tools is designed for specific applications, catering to the needs of professionals. It also efficiently handles order packaging and shipping, including all essential export documentation.
Portasol LTD., established in 1984 and based in Carlow, Ireland, is a manufacturer of gas-powered soldering irons and heat tools. The company specializes in soldering kits, plastic welding, and gas torches. Its product range includes the super-Pro with the flameless hot blow, the Portasol-Patch for various repairs, and the Pz50 wood-burning pyrography kit. Its cordless soldering irons, known for ease of use and reliability, are preferred by professionals and DIY users. The company's plastic welding kit is popular in automotive repair and modeling industries.
A HOT International Co. Ltd., established in 1996 and headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of thermal devices and equipment. The company's products include butane burners, ceramic heating assemblies, and special fiber thermal products for industrial, commercial, and residential clients. It also offers a wide range of consumer products, including cordless glue guns, cordless battery soldering irons, and a significant range of battery-operated tools popular with DIYers and hobbyists. The company's products are used across numerous commercial sectors, including plumbing, jewelry making, and dentistry.
Hotery Products Corp., founded in 1992 and based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and supplier of blow torch products. Its product portfolio includes butane soldering, butane gas, and welding torches, which are developed to standard specifications or according to the customer’s needs. The company can produce products from molds to completely assembled products and also stocks gas burners and gas-glue guns. A majority of its products have passed and comply with different safety standard tests like BSI testing, CPSC, and CE, and the company sells worldwide to regions like the Middle East and Europe.
Blazer Products Inc., established in 1985 and based in Farmingdale, New York, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of hand-held butane refillable micro torches and cigar lighters. The company's product range includes Big Buddy, Big Shot industrial torch, ES 1000 angled head micro torch, Excalibur multipurpose kit, and Firefox. These products are utilized in repair, industrial settings, and medical/dental labs. It serves the professional repair, medical and dental, industrial manufacturing, and cigar industries. The company also provides customer care, product updates, feedback channels, and reseller support.
S.H. Narcisi S.R.L., based in Bologna, Italy, is a manufacturer of waterproofing torches and equipment such as roofing propane gas torches, rubber flexible hoses, and gas regulators. The company also sells spare parts and accessories like levers, pistons, and torch stands. Its Neptune torch has its head and air mixer threaded and screwed into the arm and can be fitted with a piezoelectric ignition on demand. The DeLuxe torch’s air mixer and burner head are threaded onto the extension and are easily substitutable in case of wear or a need to change the housing diameter.
ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH, is a manufacturer of pipe tools and machines, established in 1949 and headquartered in Stadt Kelkheim, Germany. The company holds a comprehensive product line, with over 6000 different offerings that encompass the entire spectrum of plumbing and pipe tools. These tools find application in construction sites, refrigeration, gas, environmental technology, and maintenance. Some of its products are hand tools, threaders, and testing kits. Moreover, the company also provides spare parts for many of its products, ensuring continued functionality and support for its customers.
Sievert AB, founded in 1882, is a heating tool manufacturer based in Solna, Sweden. The company’s product lineup includes universal torch systems under the Promatic brand, equipped with patented piezo ignitions, universal handles, and related accessories. The company also offers portable soldering iron under the Pro 88 brand, along with electrolytic copper bits, suitable for heavy–duty tasks. Other products include different types of burners, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas cylinders and cartridges, as well as powerjet and metaljet kits. These torches and related equipment find applications in brazing, precision, soft soldering, and other manufacturing processes.
ESAB, founded in 1904 and headquartered in Maryland, United States, is a manufacturer of welding as well as cutting equipment and consumables. It manufactures accessories and consumables, arc welding equipment, cutting automation, filler metals, and gas equipment. Moreover, it offers manual plasma cutting, PPE/Safety, robotics, torches, and welding automation. For arc welding, Fabricator EM 400i, for instance, is ideal for heavy industries due to the use of solid and flux-cored wires together with fabricator feed. ESAB has earned ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Services 18001 certifications.
Flame Engineering, Inc., is a designer and manufacturer of organic & chemical-free weed control solutions used in farmlands, professional roofing, outdoor patios, and construction established in and headquartered in La Crosse, Kansas, USA. It offers agricultural solutions such as agricultural hitchers and agricultural flamers designed for vegetable beds, potato beds, poultry houses, row crops, and vineyards & orchards. The roofing solutions offered include roof dryers, spud bars, core cutters, and infrared thermometers. Flame Engineering is currently certified in OSHA’s Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP.) certification, which was first achieved in October 2000 and renewed in 2019.
Proline Pipe Equipment Inc. is headquartered in Alberta, Canada as a manufacturer and distributor of pipeline equipment since 1967. Their product categories include equipment for Pipe Bending, Pipe Lifting & Handling, Torch Cutting & Beveling, and Pipe Protection & Control. There are also Flange Products, Welding Supplies, Pre-Heating equipment, pumps, Instruments & Gauges, overall the company carries a huge variety of fabrication, utility equipment, supplies, and consumables that cater to the oil and gas industry providing them pipeline solutions and related products.
Virax, established in 1920 and headquartered in France, is a manufacturer and supplier of plumbing and pipe tools. The company's product categories include pipe cutters, threading tools, wrenches, among other plumbing and pipe-related equipment such as copper pipe cutters, manual threaders, gas tightness controllers, press-fitting machines, and more. It serves professionals in the plumbing and construction industries with products for precise and efficient pipe cutting, threading, and plumbing tasks, ensuring effective installations and repairs.
Silverline, established in 1999 and headquartered in Somerset, United Kingdom, serves as a manufacturer and supplier of a diverse range of products, including hand tools, power tools, fixings, hardware, and more. The company's product line includes the spiked impulse sprinkler, high-cack Porters sack truck, hydraulic bottle jack, heavy-duty rubble sacks, air line bayonet male thread coupler, and other tools. The company caters to various industries, providing products and solutions for building and construction, automotive, gardening and groundworks, plumbing, electric manufacturing, and more.
New Line Hose & Fittings, established in 1972, is a distributor based in the United States, specializing in providing a comprehensive range of hoses, fittings, and related products. New Line Hose & Fittings has been a partner for industries like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. They deliver quality solutions supports efficient fluid conveyance and transfer. New Line Hose & Fittings stands out with its devotion to meeting the diverse needs of its clients. For instance, their offerings include hydraulic hoses, industrial hoses, and hose accessories that ensure seamless fluid handling in various applications. Their tailored solutions enhance operational reliability and safety.
Matco Tools Corporation, founded in 1946 and based in Ohio, United States, manufactures professional equipment, storage and tools for automobiles and other industries. The company manufactures a range of electric tools, diagnostic tools, air tools, and hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, gauges and more. Matco sells its automotive tools and products directly to its customers or through a network of independent franchised distributors. Matco Tools are distributed in Canada, Puerto Rico, and all 50 states of America.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burners, Inc. |
8.6%
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| 2 | KDAR Company |
7.6%
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| 3 | Master Appliance Heat Tools |
7.6%
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| 4 | Bon Tool Co. |
6.7%
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| 5 | Jo Chef |
3.8%
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| 6 | Iwatani Corporation of America. |
3.8%
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| 7 | Enerco Group Inc / Mr. Heater |
3.8%
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| 8 | Flagro USA, Inc. |
3.8%
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| 9 | Harris Product |
3.8%
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| 10 | Blazer Products Inc. |
3.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the propane torch page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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13 | 68.4% |
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Canada
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3 | 15.8% |
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Taiwan
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2 | 10.5% |
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Ireland
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1 | 5.3% |
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