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Since its creation in 1905, the Guilbert Express company has never stopped innovating. The company develops ranges of heating tools for brazing and soldering, but also all the devices for roofers, farmers (for thermal dehorning), landscapers and municipal employees (thermal weed burner), construction workers (ground marking), etc. It also supplies all the do-it-yourselfers who needRead more

The roofer’s holder has an important place amongst roofers’ accessories. This small object is indispensible as it allows you to store the flux to strip the surface to optimise the adhesion of your solder, as well as the ammonia stone to clean your parts and a pot of paste or bolts to be able toRead more

As a specialist in roofing equipment, Guilbert Express offers a wide range of accessories under the Express brand for roofers and plumbers. Here’s a quick overview. Flux range The ecological flow 855 Flux is essential to prepare your work surface. To obtain a solder that adheres perfectly, you must strip the zinc (or copper) withRead more

For practical reasons, professionals sometimes need to transfer gas from a large cylinder to a smaller container to be used as a work site gas cylinder. This allows welders and other users to avoid carrying a bottle that is too heavy. The safety measures are drastic, as the danger of explosion is very real. Here’sRead more

Brazing and welding generate fumes that can be toxic to breathe. Welders and people working in the same space must protect themselves with general specific devices, as well as adapted individual protection. What are the dangers of welding fumes? The soldering iron generates high temperatures in order to reach the melting point of the materialsRead more

The flameless torch is part of the very popular Express product range. It is practical, easy to use and multi-purpose. Easy to carry in its storage case, it’s useful in many different scenarios, whether you are a private individual or a professional. What can the flameless, self-igniting heat torch be used for? The flameless, self-ignitingRead more

MIG welding or TIG welding, here are their common points and differences to help you make the choice. Please note that MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas and TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. Common points of MIG and TIG welding MIG welding, like TIG welding, are electric arc welds. This involves raising the temperatureRead more

Hard solder or soft solder does not require the same temperature or filler metal. Moreover, the consequences are not the same for the structure of metals. Here are the differences between these two methods. The preparation of the parts The preparation of the parts is crucial for both types of brazing. To achieve a qualityRead more

Brazing is a technique that allows two metal parts to be joined together by creating continuity. It requires a filler metal that is melted by the action of the brazing iron or blowtorch. It can be used for many materials and ensures a more or less robust assembly, depending on whether it is soft orRead more

A heat gun is the ideal tool if you need to remove PVC floor tiles or wall coverings when renovating a building, In this short tutorial we will explain how to proceed. Preparing the work site and the tools to be used In addition to your heat gun (and the appropriate nozzles), you must useRead more

As a legal requirement for numerous French manufacturers and industrial companies, which was introduced in 1978 to prevent chemical-related risks, the provision of safety data sheets is a necessity. In certain cases, however, it can also be a good opportunity for a company to demonstrate its service capacity. This all-new site provides information in FrenchRead more

Autogenous welding is the process of welding materials such as steel or iron. It is used in a wide variety of fields, such as central heating, iron and metalwork, and in case of furniture manufacturing. With practice, a high-grade autogenous weld will be smooth, straight and even. However, there is often a slight overthickness atRead more