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ENEDIS agents regularly work on the electricity poles, at a height of more than 25 meters, to carry out two main activities: connections to the power grid and regular checking of the condition of the distribution network equipment. Welding work is frequent and only a cordless torch can carry out this task. The mission ofRead more

Vulcane Express is a revolutionary and versatile torch that will accompany you in all your work. Delivered with all its accessories, the simplicity of its use and changing its parts – lances, gas cartridge and piezo – will pleasantly surprise you. This performance is only possible thanks to the new XPRESS GAS cartridge, the resultRead more

If you find your car lock frozen, don’t panic, there is a useful and quick tool that will get you out of trouble in a few minutes, the Guilbert Express 4500 torch guns. Here’s what to do and what not to do if you find yourself in that situation. Techniques to be avoided When yourRead more

Grey zinc roofs are one of the special features of Parisian architecture. Nowhere else in the world do they exist on such a large scale, covering more than 80% of the roofs of the capital city since the middle of the 19thcentury. However, it is not the roofs of Paris themselves that is subject ofRead more

Bituminous waterproofing dates back to antiquity. This is known from writings, but we can also see from ancient ruins that it was used in constructionsuch as for the Tigris river walls in Assur, Ancient Mesopotamia. Although we prefer to manufacture it nowadays, Bitumen actually also exists in nature. In any case these ruins, visible toRead more

A zinc gutter is solid and aesthetically pleasing, but it must be maintained to ensure that it is perfectly watertight. For installation, fixing the gutter stop or repairing a leak, you will use a roofer’s soldering iron and tin solder. You can do this work yourself, by choosing the right tool for the job: aRead more

For all your welding work, your roofer’s soldering iron must meet the unnegotiable criteria of quality and practicality. Here is a list of qualities it must have in order to allow you to work in the best conditions. Propane gas The roofer’s soldering iron is connected to a gas cylinder. For jobs where you needRead more

The multi-purpose Vulcane Express blowtorch The Vulcane Express plumbing blowtorch is designed for professional plumbers as well as heating and cooling specialists. A practical tool that brazes efficiently and comes with a practical carry case for easy transport – including all its accessories. Manufactured with quality materials, this torch is a reliable mate, enabling youRead more

It produces no toxic fumes. It can be used for all types of applications: zinc (new and oxidised), copper and tin-coated steel. Decap’ Green Flux Cat. No. 855 contains no zinc chloride and is therefore harmless to plants and animals. This all-new product avoids any zinc corrosion. It is supplied in a 320 ml bottleRead more

Up until a few years ago, some building and roofing applications needed a powerful heat source but, for various reasons, a flame was unsuitable. On a work site, haven’t you ever needed to strip paint from around a roof window, or to unglue the covering from a chimney stack? Hot air has proved to beRead more

Vulcane Express gas torch kit, a gas blowtorch with carrying case Very often, when working, you realise that you have left behind some tool that turns out to be essential, and you haven’t got it with you because it didn’t seem fundamental to the job. It is for just such situations that the Express brandRead more

Developed by Express‘ Research & Development department, this Hot Air Torch Sirocco Ref. 4010 is particularly destinated to Roofing / Public Works where torches with visible flame can’t be usued. Power: – 6 kW at 1.5 bar – 11 kW at 3 bar It is supplied in a plastic case with 1 HP regulator (automaticRead more