Draper Expert Induction Heating Tool, 1250W

The Draper Expert IHT-11 Induction Heating Tool represents a significant step forward in professional workshop technology for tackling seized, corroded, and heavily torqued ferrous metal components. Operating at 1250W and supplied complete with four different shaped induction coils in a hardwearing carry case with carry strap, the IHT-11 brings the power of electromagnetic induction heating to the professional technician in a portable, easy-to-use format — delivering fast, targeted, and highly controllable heat exactly where it is needed, without the risks and limitations associated with open-flame heating methods.

Designed specifically for use by professional technicians in garages, workshops, and engineering facilities, the IHT-11 is the tool of choice when conventional methods — breaker bars, impact wrenches, penetrating oils, and hammering — have been exhausted and the only remaining option is heat. Whether the task involves removing a seized wheel bearing, freeing a corroded exhaust manifold stud, loosening a rusted subframe bolt, extracting a heat-bonded CV joint, or separating any other combination of ferrous metal components that corrosion and time have bonded together, the IHT-11 delivers the thermal energy needed to break those bonds quickly, safely, and with a level of precision that no flame-based method can match.

The Science of Induction Heating — Why It Outperforms a Torch

To fully appreciate the IHT-11's capabilities, it is worth understanding how induction heating works and why it is superior to traditional oxy-acetylene or propane torch heating for workshop component removal.

Induction heating works by passing a high-frequency alternating electrical current through a coil — in this case one of the IHT-11's four shaped coils — which generates a rapidly alternating electromagnetic field. When a ferrous metal component is placed within or around this field, eddy currents are induced within the metal itself, and the resistance of the metal to these currents generates heat directly within the material. The component heats from within rather than being heated from an external flame applied to its surface.

The practical consequences of this fundamental difference are significant and directly relevant to professional workshop use:

Speed — Induction heating raises the temperature of ferrous components extremely rapidly compared to flame heating. A seized nut or bolt that might take two to three minutes to reach working temperature with a propane torch can reach the same temperature in a fraction of that time with induction heating, improving workshop throughput and reducing the time a vehicle occupies a bay.

Precision — Because the electromagnetic field is concentrated within the coil's working area, induction heating is highly localised. Heat is directed precisely into the target component with minimal spread to surrounding materials. This is a critical advantage when working near rubber seals, wiring looms, fuel lines, brake hoses, plastic components, and painted surfaces — all of which can be damaged or destroyed by the indiscriminate heat spread of a gas torch. With the IHT-11, the technician heats the nut — not the surrounding brake line.

Safety — The elimination of open flame transforms the risk profile of the heating operation entirely. There is no naked flame, no combustion, no risk of igniting fuel vapour, brake fluid, or lubricants, and no requirement for fire safety precautions beyond standard workshop practice. The IHT-11 can be used safely in environments where a gas torch would represent an unacceptable fire risk — including in enclosed workshop bays, near recently cleaned components still carrying solvent residue, and adjacent to fuel system components.

No Oxygen Depletion — Unlike gas heating equipment, the IHT-11 does not consume oxygen or produce combustion by-products, making it safer for use in enclosed or poorly ventilated workshop spaces.

Four Shaped Coils — Every Application Covered

The IHT-11 is supplied with four different shaped induction coils, each designed to optimise heat delivery for different component geometries and application types. The ability to select the most appropriate coil for each job is what transforms a generic induction heater into a genuinely versatile workshop tool — ensuring that heat is delivered efficiently and precisely regardless of whether the target is a flat bearing race, a hexagonal nut, a cylindrical shaft, or an irregularly shaped casting.

The variety of coil shapes typically covers circular and ring configurations for bearing races and circular components, flat coil profiles for surface heating applications, and bent or angled coils for accessing components in restricted positions — giving the IHT-11 the flexibility to work effectively across the full range of automotive, engineering, and workshop heating applications.

Operation — using the IHT-11 is straightforward by design. Select the appropriate coil for the application, install it into the torch, position the coil over or around the target component, and activate the unit. The switch-on indicator light confirms the unit is operational, and the overheating indication light provides a clear warning if the tool requires a cooling period — protecting both the tool and the user. The twin fan-assisted cooling technology actively manages the IHT-11's operating temperature, extending continuous working periods and prolonging the tool's service life by preventing heat build-up in the electronics and coil assembly.

Portable and Workshop-Ready

At 2.83kg for the torch unit and with the 0.8m torch lead providing good working reach, the IHT-11 is genuinely portable — easy to position at any point around a vehicle or workpiece without the constraints of fixed equipment. The hardwearing carry case with carry strap houses the torch, all four coils, and associated components in a single organised package that protects the equipment during storage and transport and makes the IHT-11 equally practical for mobile technicians and workshop-based professionals.

The case-based organisation also ensures that all four coils are always available and accounted for — critical for a tool whose versatility depends entirely on having the right coil to hand for each specific job.

Technical Specification:

Typical Professional Workshop Applications:

• Seized wheel bearing removal and hub separation
• Corroded exhaust manifold stud and nut removal
• Rusted subframe, suspension, and steering component bolt removal
• CV joint and driveshaft component separation
• Seized caliper bolt and brake component removal
• Corroded engine mounting bolt and nut extraction
• Differential and gearbox component disassembly
• Engineering and fabrication applications requiring localised ferrous metal heating
• Any application where open-flame heating is impractical, unsafe, or insufficiently precise

Draper Expert — Professional Grade Confidence

As part of the Draper Expert range, the IHT-11 carries the assurance of professional-grade design, construction, and quality control that demanding workshop environments require. For a tool handling high-frequency electrical systems and sustained thermal loads, build quality and reliability are not secondary considerations — they are fundamental. The Draper Expert designation reflects a commitment to performance and durability that professional technicians can depend on day after day.

Key Features:

• 1250W induction heating tool for professional garage, workshop, and engineering use
• Heats ferrous metal components rapidly and precisely without open flame
• Safe to use near rubber, plastic, wiring, and fuel system components
• Four shaped induction coils supplied for versatility across all application types
• Simple operation — install coil, position over target component, activate
• Switch-on indicator light and overheating protection indicator
• Twin fan-assisted cooling for sustained operation and extended tool life
• Portable 0.8m torch lead for excellent working reach and manoeuvrability
• Torch weight 2.83kg — comfortable for extended professional use
• IP20 protection rating
• Supplied in hardwearing carry case with carry strap — all coils and components organised
• Draper Expert professional grade quality and reliability
• Product Code: IHT-11
• Brand: Draper Expert

Suitable For: Professional automotive technicians, mechanical engineers, MOT and service workshops, vehicle restoration specialists, heavy vehicle and commercial vehicle workshops, agricultural and plant machinery engineers, and any professional workshop environment where seized, corroded, or heavily torqued ferrous metal components require safe, rapid, and controlled heating for removal or disassembly. Not suitable for heating non-ferrous metals including aluminium, copper, or brass.