Oxyacetylene welding allows to weld parts together by fusion, with or without filler metal. The field of application of this type of welding is wide: garages, heating companies, agriculture, boiler making, locksmith and metalwork companies, etc. The adjustment of the pressure of the two gases, acetylene and oxygen, must be precise so that the blowtorchRead more
Welding and brazing
You often need to do small jobs around the house, but you don’t know how to weld (yet). This is how you can equip yourself to start welding and become self-sufficient, rather than waiting for a professional to come. How a welding machine looks like There are different types of welds and therefore different typesRead more
Plumbers should use a professional torch suitable for their needs. Welding is indeed part of the daily life of an artisan. He must carry out both quality and aesthetic work for the visible parts. What does the plumber need? The first question to ask yourself is about your needs. Indeed, you will not buy theRead more
The safety regulator is the key part of the assembly between the gas source and your soldering iron, as it allows you to modulate the pressure at the cylinder outlet. Its good working order is essential for working, as well as for your safety. Here’s how to identify problems with your safety regulator. How theRead more
The main objective of successful brazing and soldering is to achieve the best possible mechanical performance. The melting point temperature of each of the materials you use is one of the most important things you need to know in order to properly process your base materials, as well as your filler metal, and use theRead more
Guilbert Express has designed a soldering iron for users requiring a high thermal output, far superior to conventional irons: the HRT electric soldering iron. Its patented technology is unique in the world of soldering because the heating cartridge is located directly in the tip. Its features: What can the HRT electric soldering iron be usedRead more
The Raptor torch gun is a light, powerful and precise tool. It can be adapted to many of your jobs, thanks to the choice of power available. Like all Express tools, its clever design allows you to change the burner or Piezo trigger without the need for tools. The Raptor is very precise, perfectly suitedRead more
Welding and soldering work involves producing high temperatures that are rarely suitable for the environment of the pipes and metal parts involved. When you work, for example, in plumbing, it is advisable to apply foolproof protection to the walls behind the pipes to be welded as well as on the ground. Guilbert Express has developedRead more
For each welding job, it is essential to prepare your parts to be assembled using zinc (or copper) solder remover. This stripper – or flux – removes the natural oxidation that occurs on the surface of metals when they come into contact with air and which adversely affects the weld. Thanks to the flux, theRead more
The work of the welder requires the utmost care to avoid accidents. The risks are multiple, as it’s not only burns that are a concern. Of course, it’s important to wear a flame-retardant suit, but it is also necessary to protect oneself from the risks associated with radiation, as well as from all the chemicalRead more
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
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
