Manufacturers
Glass Torch Manufacturers
The makers behind the torches in our catalog — their focus, where they're based, and how many of their models we cover. Pick a manufacturer to see its lineup.
- Glass Torch Technologies GTT USA · Boro, Production, Pipe, Soft Patented Triple Mix and newer 4-Way Mix surface-mix technology with compressed-air injection. Category leader for boro/production; dated web presence (the digital opening). 16 torches in catalog
- Carlisle Machine Works Carlisle USA · Soft, Boro, Beads CC and Mini CC surface-mix torches; Mini CC beloved as a forgiving beginner/soft-glass torch. 14 torches in catalog
- Nortel Manufacturing Nortel Canada · Soft, Boro, Beginner Minor/Mid Range/Major/Red Max/Rocket bench burners plus Ranger/Twin Fuel/Multimix hand torches; the core bench line is surface mix (premix tops/accessories optional); ubiquitous, affordable, easy to learn on. 14 torches in catalog
- Bethlehem Burners Bethlehem USA · Scientific, Production, Boro Alpha/Bravo/Champion/Grand Brander/PM2D and larger production burners; premix. 12 torches in catalog
- Herbert Arnold Germany · Scientific, Industrial, Boro, Soft German maker (Arnold Gruppe / h-arnold.com) of high-end scientific/industrial burners and lathes plus the noiseless surface-mix Zenit bench burners (40/50/65 mm), the Big Arni bead burner, and Mini/Premix/Zenit hand torches. 5 torches in catalog
- National Torch (Premier Industries) National USA · Hand-torch, Scientific, Soft Classic premix hand and bench torches (3A-B, 3B-B, 4B, 6B); historically Veriflo, made by Premier Industries since 1995 (Wale Apparatus is only a distributor). Take National-thread tips. 4 torches in catalog
Catalog specs are community/manufacturer-sourced and being verified — confirm with the maker before buying.