A leading brand recognized worldwide. Portasol® products are designed and manufactured in Ireland, to the highest quality standards. Since commencing operation in 1983, they have forged their way into the market with some of the most rugged & reliable gas powered soldering & heating tools in the world. They utilize catalytic combustion (flame tips excluded), which converts the gas flame into infrared radiation. It Is a safe, flameless way of heating the tips evenly and continuously. They all use standard butane gas, and have a variety of tips available to support a wide range of applications.