Buying guides for torch importers

Practical notes on choosing, certifying and sourcing gas torches, written by our sales and engineering team.

Propane vs butane torches: which should you stock?

How propane and butane torches differ in cold-weather performance, heat output, refilling and typical buyers, with a comparison table for importers.

CE certificates for gas torches: a checklist for EU importers

What an EU type-examination certificate for a gas torch proves, what it does not, and seven checks to run before you import torches into the EU.

How to choose a weed burner torch for retail

Six things that decide whether a propane weed burner sells and stays sold: reach, heat input, ignition, packing length, cylinder connection and certification.

Sourcing butane torches from China: questions to ask a supplier

The questions that separate a torch factory from a reseller: certificates, model lists, gas handling, samples, MOQ, packaging and factory visits.

Guides by topic

• Applications: Which torch fits which job, and the models buyers stock for each channel.
• Torches by material: How body, tank and nozzle materials change weight, durability, look and price.
• Choose by specification: Shortlists by gas capacity, flame temperature, length and burn time.
• Model comparisons: Side-by-side comparisons of similar models so you can pick the right one for your range.
• Torch questions answered: Short, direct answers to the questions buyers and their customers ask most.
• Standards and regulations: The EU and Chinese standards that apply to portable gas torches and stoves.
• Solutions by buyer type: Range suggestions for distributors, retailers, brands and online sellers.
• Pricing and cost: What drives the price of a wholesale gas torch, and how to compare quotations.