“That was enough for me, just seeing that,” Noel said. “You just have a lot more control with the inductor versus the open flame.”
Induction heat also does the job more cleanly.
“We use the Inductor Series when we’re changing panels and have to remove sealer, or under coating,” Noel said. “When we take off moldings attached with two-sided tape, it comes off a lot cleaner. We use it a lot day to day.”
According to Induction Innovations, the Inductor and Mini-Ductor both use high frequency magnetic fields to heat ferrous metals without the collateral damage to nearby plastic parts torches can cause.
Noel said the Mini-Ductor Venom is great for gaining access to smaller, tighter spaces the full-size model can’t reach. Using one of the included coils that can flex around corners a flame cannot, the Mini-Ductor heats a 3/4” nut red hot in seconds.
Induction Innovations also notes using their tools can save shops money by allowing them to re-use some parts that might otherwise be discarded and save on consumables.
G&B Collision Center purchases its Induction Innovations tools from Collision Equipment Consulting, Inc., Noel said, and is very happy with the support it receives from owner Ted Dinnela.
“We’ve only had one issue ever, with the Venom. It was under warranty and we got a new one. The service has been so far, so good,” Noel said.
He said the Induction Innovations tools are also easy to use and don’t require any extensive training.
“The techs love it,” Noel said. “You can do a lot with it. Once they get the hang of it, they prefer it.”
Of all the advantages the G&B Collision Center team enjoys using Induction Innovations tools, the safety is the biggest one.
“This industry can be very dangerous, and anything that makes it safer is definitely a plus,” Noel said.
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Abby Andrews