North Bethesda, Md. – HVAC and MRO professionals are invited to explore ESAB’s full suite of brazing, soldering, welding, heating, cutting and gas control equipment at Booth #C7345 during the 2026 AHR EXPO in Las Vegas, February 2 – 4, 2026, Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can experience live demonstrations and hands-on access to ESAB’s most advanced technologies designed to boost productivity, safety, and performance.
TurboTorch: Faster Brazing, Better Results
Live demonstrations will feature TurboTorch air-fuel torches, including the popular Extreme™ line of self-lighting torches. Their Air Swirl Technology creates a “wrap around” flame effect that heats pipe more evenly and up to 40% hotter than competitive air-fuel torches. This higher heat drastically reduces labor time and fuel consumption.
For contractors who favor MAP-Pro gas and oxygen, the TurboTote Portable Welding & Brazing Kit features a heavy-duty storage bag engineered for durability and enhanced storage capacity, allowing users to organize and transport tools and gas cylinders.
TurboTorch will also feature its Nitrogen Purge Kit, a vital tool for preventing the formation of oxidized particles that can flake off and flow through an HVAC system, potentially damaging bearings and fouling system filters. The purge kit includes the G-Series nitrogen regulator, which features an easy-to-adjust, color-coded knob.
“The transition to A2L refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B significantly increases the emphasis on the mandatory and rigorous application of standard best practices, especially for purging, due to the refrigerant’s ‘mildly flammable’ classification,” notes Henderek.
Exhibiting Innovations
ESAB portfolio of solutions for HVAC contractors includes:
- Pressure/Flow Hybrid Regulators. The Victor EDGE™ 2.0 ESS32 PFH-580 is designed for three common HVAC applications: brazing, purging and pressure testing. With its hybrid design, this regulator combines flow and pressure regulation functions in a single device.
- Portable Gas Outputs. Victor Tote Outfits feature an ergonomic molded plastic case that balances the outfit and features compartments for oxygen and acetylene cylinders, filler rods, welding tips, safety goggles and hoses. For work in tight spaces, choose the compact (6”) J-APT handle option.
- Battery Welders. Powered by DEWALT® FLEXVOLT® batteries, the Renegade VOLT offers a maximum welding output of 150A on battery power and enables welding in locations without primary power. It is a more affordable alternative to engine drives and eliminates the time and cost with dragging hundreds of feet of heavy and expensive welding cables and extension cords.
- Easy-to-Use Welders. In synergic welding mode, the Rogue™ EM 190 PRO inverter-based MIG welder speeds set-up time and promoting weld quality. Users simply select the wire type, diameter and shielding gas, and the machine can automatically set and maintain optimized welding parameters.
- Plasma Cutting Flexibility. At 35.3 lbs., the new Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster® 50+ plasma cutter provides portability and the power to pierce and cut of 5/8 in. metal. For switching between manual and mechanized cutting, order the Cutmaster 50+ with the MechPak option for easy connection of CNC mechanization controls.
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