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Le siège social de Guilbert Express

A message from Didier and Philippe Guilbert

Hello All, The recent televised speech given by the President of the French Republic concerning the development of the Covid-19 pandemic on 28 October, as well as the ensuing details given by members of the government, show that we are far from reaching the end of this health crisis. During this second lockdown, while activitiesRead more

How to tin a soldering iron tip

Pour réussir vos soudures à la perfection, vous devez disposer d’une panne en bon état. Étant donné qu’elle s’encrasse au fil des utilisations, nous vous expliquons ici comment étamer une panne de fer à souder.  Pourquoi étamer votre panne de fer à souder L’étamage de la panne permet d’améliorer le transfert de chaleur, depuis leRead more

Les fers Express tout un monde à découvrir

Express electric soldering irons, powerful and environmentally friendly

Guilbert Express was founded in 1905 and has been innovating ever since. With the aim of satisfying its customers, both professionals and individuals, the brand has constantly developed its various ranges to provide an exceptionally varied offer today, which enables everyone to find the most versatile tool or, on the contrary, the most specific deviceRead more

Soudure aluminium avec les chalumeaux oxy Express

Which gas should be used for welding aluminium, stainless steel, tin, zinc?

You must choose your welding gas according to your raw materials. Here is our guide to help you choose your : gas for stainless steel welding ; gas for aluminium welding ; gas for tin soldering ; gas for zinc welding. Gas for stainless steel welding There are several processes for stainless steel welding. YouRead more

Butane gas torch 5100 : the ideal and versatile product for all interventions in the home

The 5100 butane gas torch has been designed by the engineers in the Guilbert Express development department to be versatile and enable you to solve all your DIY problems at home. Operating on butane, the plumbing torch is robust and its ease of use makes it accessible to all. Technical characteristics of the butane gasRead more

White book - TRhe roofer's soldering iron

Available at last on the website guilbert-express.net: The first white paper on the roofer soldering iron

While the origins of its use go back more than 2000 years, the roofer’s soldering iron is now a product used by all roofing professionals and is often wrongly assumed to be something quite ordinary. However, it has a fascinating past, which is linked to the history of apprenticeship. Learn about its history and developmentRead more

Manche et tuyaux prémontrés Réf. 2990 pour poste Oxy-Start 2902

Torch or soldering blow lamp, what to choose?

The choice between the torch and the soldering blow-torch depends on the work you have to do. The former is more recommended for heavy work and professional use, while the latter will be more suitable for small everyday tasks and for domestic use. The soldering blow lamp The soldering blow lamp 8900 The soldering blowRead more

Chalumeau oxyacétylénique Koro réf. 290

Setting an oxyacetylene torch

The oxyacetylene torch mixes two gases and allows you to carry out a very broad range of jobs. It produces an oxyacetylene flame that can exceed 3,000 °C, using the appropriate torch and nozzle. Koro oxyacetylene station What is the principle of the oxyacetylene torch? The oxyacetylene torch uses two gases: oxygen and acetylene. ThisRead more

Valisette ouverte Vulcane Express Réf. 471

The Vulcane Express torch: a revolutionary product for plumbers

The Vulcane Express is the brand new plumbing torch designed by Gilbert Express. Its ultra-easy operation and maintenance, and its ultra-light weight, is a real revolution for plumbing torch users. The advantage of low weight The Vulcane Express weighs 400 grams, making it one of the lightest products on the market. When you use itRead more

décapage vieille peinture

Stripping old paint? Easy with the paint stripper burner

When you start renovation work, you will often be faced with layers of paint that you must remove before you can repaint your wall or furniture. There are two methods of stripping old paint: the paint stipper burner and chemical stripping. The dangers of chemical stripping Chemical stripping can be effective, but it presents certainRead more

Crème Brulée au chalumeau

The talent of the pastry chef and his crème brûlée recipe is the caramelisation made with the Express 8700 / 8800 / 8900 series soldering lamp ranges.

Did you know that your soldering lamp can become a valuable asset in your kitchen? When we talk about the kitchen blowtorch, we could just as well talk about the brazing blowtorch of the DIYers. In addition to the crème brûlée for which it is used, you can vary the pleasures and try a multitudeRead more

Agent EDF en haut d'un pylone avec le pistolet air chaud Réf. 4500

When ENEDIS intervenes on electricity poles at a height of 25 meters, the Express autonomous heating tools make perfect sense.

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