How to extend the life of induction heating coils

December 05, 2017
How to extend the life of induction heating coils
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Inductor Innovations, who’s Mini-Ductor® Venom™ and Mini-Ductor® II induction heating tools are proving hugely popular with garages and bodyshops in Ireland, has issued some useful advice on how to maximise the life of the inductor coils.

For example, the Bearing Buddy coil is used to free steering and suspension parts, frozen O² sensors, remove ball joints and tie-rod ends. These coils are available in regular or long sizes. Each coil will last several hundred uses, but this is dependent on the use of the proper sized coils per application. Avoiding abrasion and overheating also prevents premature wear to the coil. Where the insulation of the coil is breached a new coil will need to be purchased; much sooner than normally needed.

Bearing Buddy coils are much longer (1,041 – 2,438mm”) than standard coils. They need replacing when metal becomes exposed and/or turns brownish like standard coils, but also when they become brittle as they are made of finely twisted copper.

Inductor Innovations say that Technicians should get 100 uses or more out of the Bearing Buddy coil and a good way to avoid abrasion, overheating and prevent damage to the coil is to use a plumber’s mat. This method can make tasks such as removing corroded exhaust fitting much easier. Heat can be used to break down the corrosion while the plumber’s mat minimises abrasion and overheating.

You can see a video of the process below (www.youtube.com/user/theinductoruk)

 

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