LPG Burner Torch Kits - PLATINUM LT40
Used for; weed burning, metal & weld pre-heating, bitumen/concrete heating, linemarking, roofing, water-proofing, heat shrinking & much more.
Click "More Info" tab below for full details & specifications, or download a pdf fact sheet here.
Key Features
- 7-Year Warranty Offer*
- Made in Europe, industrial quality & robust heavy-duty design
- Unique hose/handle swivel connection, eliminates hose torsion/twisting & improves operator comfort
- Air/LPG operation requires LPG gas only (no oxygen required)
- Use with 4/9/45kg LPG bottles with standard POL connection
- On/off/control needle valve
- Lever / trigger valve - Hold for full heating flame, Release for small pilot flame (not included on 'Handyflame' torch kit)
- Pilot flame adjustment (not included on 'Handyflame' torch kit)
- 5/8" UNF LH "welding industry standard" connections on handle inlet, hose & regulator outlet - for ease of repair & interchangeability
Application Info
- Metal and pre-weld heating (applications that do not require the higher temperatures of an oxy/fuel torch)
- Drying, thawing
- Heating bitumen/ashphalt, line marking, curing concrete
- Vegetation burn-off, weed burning
- Shrink-wrapping
- Roofing & water-proofing, etc
WC-02991 COMBO KIT
Contents
- Regulator - H/duty with large diaphragm for maximum heat output
- 5m hose with fittings
- Torch handle with lever valve
- 400mm tube (total torch length 600mm)
- 750mm tube (total torch length 1,000mm)
- 50mm tip - open-bell style, ideal for indoor use, 185mj/hr (175,000 BTU) output, 750mm flame length
- 65mm tip - closed-bell style for resistance to flame-out, ideal for outdoor use, 390mj/hr (370,000 BTU) output, 1,000mm flame length
Features
- Selection of 2 tip sizes & 2 tube lengths for variety of applications, eg indoor and outdoor
- Regulator reduces operating pressure (to <400kpa) for reduced gas consumption & longer cylinder refill life, more controlled / consistent gas flow & finer flame adjustment
- Output of up to 390mj/hr (370,000 BTU) & flame length up to 1,000mm
- Can be used with Flashback Arrestors, if required by work site WHS
WC-02989 MAXFLAME KIT
Contents
- Cylinder adaptor with safety valve
- 3m hose with fittings
- Torch handle with lever valve
- 750mm tube (total torch length 1,000mm)
- 65mm tip - closed-bell style for resistance to flame-out, ideal for outdoor use
Features
- Operates off full cylinder pressure (no regulator) for maximum heat output & flame size
- Very high heat output: Up to 500mj/h (475,000 BTU) & max flame length 1,200mm
- For applications such as weed burning, bitumen heating, etc where "full-force" flame is desired
- NOT recommended where Flashback Arrestors are required by work site WHS (full bottle pressure exceeds the max LPG pressure rating for most flashback arrestors)
WC-02988 HANDYFLAME KIT
Contents
- Cylinder adaptor with safety valve
- 2.5m hose with fittings
- Torch handle with control valve (this model does not have lever valve)
- 400mm tube (total torch length 600mm)
- 50mm tip - closed-bell style for resistance to flame-out, ideal for outdoor use
Features
- Operates off full cylinder pressure (no regulator) for maximum heat output & flame size
- Very high heat output: Up to 390mj/h (370,000 BTU) & max flame length 800mm
- Budget option for lower cost, with shorter hose (2.5m), shorter tube (400mm) and basic handle (without lever valve)
- Good flame power, ideal for serious home/hobby or small industrial applications, weed burning, etc
WC-02990 TORCH-ONLY KIT
Contents
- Torch handle with lever valve
- 400mm tube (total torch length 600mm)
- 750mm tube (total torch length 1,000mm)
- 50mm tip - open-bell style, ideal for indoor use,185mj/hr (175,000 BTU) output, 750mm flame length
- 65mm tip - closed-bell style for resistance to flame-out, ideal for outdoor use, 390mj/hr (370,000 BTU) output, 1,000mm flame length
Features
- Ideal choice if fitting to existing hoses / equipment
FAQs:
What is the temperature of a LPG flame ?
LPG flame in air = approx 1400-1980°C (Compared to Oxy/LPG flame = approx 2800°C, or Oxy/Acetylene flame = approx 3100°C).
Note that these temperatures are approximate only. The actual temperature in any application will depend on many factors, such as: Whether the fuel gas flow is laminar/smooth or turbulent, condition of ambient environment such as temperature, humidity, air pressure & many other factors.
What temperature will this torch heat materials to ?
This depends on a lot of factors which vary from one application to another. Some of these are;
a. Flame Exposure: How long the flame is applied to the object, the distance from the flame to the material, torch/flame settings, etc
b. Conductivity: Highly conductive materials will heat up faster/hotter, less conductive materials will be slower to heat.
c. Heat Sink: If heating metal, larger/bulkier items will absorb more heat, take longer to heat and maximum heating temperature will be lower.
Can I use this torch for bending and shaping steel ?
The Platinum LT-40 torch (when fitted with large 65mm tip) is one of the most powerful torches in it's class. It can and has been used for heating and bending/shaping light metal sections, such as thin sheet/bar or thin-wall tube/RHS.
However, in heavier applications (such as shaping heavier / thick section steel) LPG torches may not provide enough heat and/or will not be able to bring the material up to temperature quickly enough. In these applications an Oxy torch is required to achieve the higher temperature and heat "energy / volume" needed.
Will these kits fit LPG bottles with the new LCC27 connection?
Yes. While the regulator or cylinder adaptor supplied with Weldclass LT40 kits has the original “POL” fitting, this will fit to LPG bottles with both old POL and new LCC27 connections.
Note: All current LCC27 cylinder connections are designed to take both LCC27 and POL fittings. As the name suggests, LCC27 (“Leisure Cylinder Connection Type 27”) fittings are intended for 4kg & 9kg cylinders. POL fittings are expected to remain in use in industrial applications, including large 40kg cylinders.
LPG cylinder pressure varies depending on ambient temperature & other factors. Heat energy & flame length data is approximate maximum output only & will vary depending on various factors such as cylinder pressure, ambient temperature, regulator and/or valve settings, hose length, etc.
*Standard warranty 12 months, with extended 7 year conditional warranty available if registered online after purchase, click here for details.
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: Can not believe that I did not due this burner years ago, the LT40 is 10 times quicker then the one I had, great tool.
02/12/24 15:41
Chris - QLD
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Comments:
Well made torch. No dramas to light.
27/11/24 14:40
Brett - QLD
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Comments: Works great hopefully will stop using Round up on gardens and path ways
17/08/24 13:05
Travis - WA
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Comments:
Using it for weed control. Does a good job
17/08/24 13:41
Tony - NSW
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Comments: Yes very impressed, it works better than I thought, plus easy to use, & it looks like it will last for years, it’s very well made. I am happy with it.
19/05/24 14:38
Andy - NSW
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Comments: Love the product. I used the torch to burn weeds and to set fire to big timber burn piles.
23/04/24 08:08
Colin - NSW
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Comments: This Platinum LT40 'HANDYFLAME' is amazing . I have multi purpose use for this product. I use it for applying patina to bronze sculpture & my wife uses the LT 40 for environmental friendly weed control in our garden. 08/04/24 16:51
Sean - NSW
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Comments:
Great tool well made and user friendly
29/02/24 08:41
Murray - NSW
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Comments:
Absolutely awesome burner. I purchased the platinum LT40 Maxflame LPG Burner Torch Kit to tackle the problematic weeds around the house. This torch tackles the weed very quickly, way better than the little devil weed burner I have. . My wife absolutely loves it, it is a fight to have go of it now.
10/12/23 11:24
Matt - VIC
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Comments:
I found the pilot light a time saver unlike thesievert torch The abillity to turn up or down the pilot light Was a good idea I found its grip with easy triger comferable Easy all round
08/01/24 14:42
Tim - VIC
Lee - VIC
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The flame is impressive. I’m using it to burn wood like in the Japanese, Shou Sufi Ban style. Just not as charred. Did 15 broads in a few hours burnt bushed and oiled, Brilliant. This is my first time ever using a touch like this. Simple instructions. An yes l touched a couple of weeds as well.
26/08/23 17:52
Troy - NSW
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Comments: Excellent product, does exactly what I want it to do! Reliable and simple!
15/05/23 4:50 PM
Malcolm - QLD
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Comments: I have been looking at market for weed control on my yard. I could have opted for a cheaper brand type but came the Weldclass product. Even better when I found a nicely priced one on ebay selling these, so end of story. This unit is quality, quality and the rest of it. Happy Days, as I did a trial run with some weeds. It's better than using weed poison! Some may say it could be overkill spending a couple of hundred dollars on this, but I already can think of other uses for it. You also get what you pay for and this unit and will last a lifetime!
30/04/23 11:32 AM
Tony - WA
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Comments: looking for another way to kill weeds not chemicals, well this is it they die in front of your very eyes.
14/04/23 2:51 PM
Tyrone - VIC
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Comments: Bought the LPG torch and love it. Awesome flame with great control.
07/03/23 12:02 PM
Greg - NSW
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Just bought this yesterday tested it out on a couple shrubs I couldn’t kill with roundup.OMG this thing is awesome will have to wait until weather is more favourable or winter!The shrub targeted is now ash love it new best friend for weeding ! NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
26/02/23 11:30 AM
Joseph - SA
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Needed a gas torch for burning bees wax off then back on to a old wooden basket press. Williams Welding Equipment in Edinburgh had one on the shelf. Easy to assemble with a bit of thread tape, hose long enough for the job at hand. Recommend thick gloves and safety glasses when using it. Joseph 07/02/23 2:34 PM
Derek - NSW
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Comments: This burner torch is a great weeding tool; it just blew away the clusters of Nut Grass and a whole lot of other weeds, no trouble. It's quite intuitive to use.
16/01/23 2:38 PM
Irene - NSW
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Comments: Great product sturdy construction, superb packaging, very easy to assemble & great flame, which is adjustable. Purchased for weed control & i am female. Totally happy with the purchase.
29/12/22 4:38 PM
Craig - QLD
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Great product, works as described and works well!
06/12/22 7:50 PM
Nicholas - QLD
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Comments: Powerful and quick at destroying weeds.
27/10/22 10:12 PM
Colin - NSW
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Been trying to clear weeds from driveway for a number of years, now we use the torch NO WEEDS. 24/10/22 6:58 AM
Nicholas - QLD
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Comments: Very powerful and can knock out a very large area of weeks quite quickly.
07/10/22 8:21 PM
Shane - QLD
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Comments: Wow weeds both green and sprayed gone in minutes this is a game changer in the garden and in the workshop for per heating. Very well constructed product that is making jobs so much easier.
27/09/22 6:38 PM
Mark - VIC
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Comments: It has made cleaning up my driveway weeds so much easier.
20/09/22, 3:14 pm
Nicholas - QLD
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Easy to use and very powerful.
08/09/22, 12:05 pm
Danny - VIC
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Bought it to burn weed in the garden . Does a great job , easy to use , burns hot saves my back and saves me time weeding by hand . I have also used it for other jobs on the farm . Good piece of equipment
22/07/22, 1:50 pm
Carl - QLD
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: Excellent for weed control
10/06/22, 4:04 pm
Awufor - QLD
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Comments:
The product has a very nice physical appearance and it works very well. The LPG Torch - Platinum LT40 is very simple to use. I thoroughly enjoy using this product and highly recommend it.
06/01/22 9:40 PM
Mike - NSW
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 10 Comments: This was manufactured to a much higher standard and manufacturing quality than I have I come to expect in 2021. It performs very well for the tasks required.
15/11/21 11:27 PM
Cameron - SA
How likely would you be to recommend this product to a friend? (10 = very likely) = 8 Comments: I used it to remove weeds in my gravel driveway, where I didn't want to leave dead standing material they would not look good. Torch lit well, easy to use and didn't leave much behind. It worked wonders.
14/11/21 4:19 AM
Robert - VIC
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Comments: Burns weeds in a second. Very impressed with the heat output.
10/10/21 10:38 PM
Peter - QLD
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Comments: Versatile unit, can be used for a wide variety of applications. Currently used for weed eradication & light braising jobs. All fittings up to AU code unlike other dangerous cheap products currently on the market through other sources. Overall - BRILLIANT!
05/08/21 10:21 AM
Ingrid - QLD
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Comments: AWESOME!! If anyone watches the series 'Forged in Fire' they will understand "it weell kill"! No weed stands a chance with this torch. Easy to assemble & use (I'm an elderly lady). The only thing I needed was an adaptor for a smaller gas bottle, & of course a lighter!
30/07/21 11:35 AM
Will - NSW
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Comments: What can I say it is the best I have used
15/05/21 6:48 PM