Portasol Disbud Iron
£123.95 inc VAT £103.29 ex-VAT
Portasol Dehorner 3 Cordless Gas Calf Disbudding Iron
Take the hassle out of calf disbudding with the Portasol Dehorner 3. Completely cordless, this professional gas-powered calf disbudding iron gives you total freedom around calf pens. Featuring a durable stainless steel housing and a ceramic head element, it heats up fast to around 600 °C for quick, clean and permanent horn bud cauterisation in under 5 seconds per bud.
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Description
Tough, Cordless Disbud Iron
The Portasol Dehorner 3 is a gas calf dehorner built to handle the demands of working in busy livestock sheds. The front head features a 20mm stainless steel tube flame housing to withstand accidental knocks or drops whilst the internal burner uses a mechnicaly held ceramic element for long term durability and shock protection.
Key Technical Benefits & Features
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Dual Ignition: Features a convenient piezo “Click-Ignition” for fast, one-touch lighting, with a manual backup for damp or windy conditions.
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Cordless Butane Power: Runs on standard refillable gas giving you up to 45 minutes of continuous use per fill (gas not included).
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Fast Warm-Up: Reaches its operating temperature of ~600 °C in just 5 minutes.
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18.5mm Brass Tip: Sized specifically to cover the horn bud ring cleanly, ensuring rapid cauterisation of blood vessels to stop horn growth instantly.
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Lightweight & Balanced: Weighing just 320g, the ergonomic body reduces hand fatigue during large batches.
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Hard Storage Case: Comes in a durable plastic case to keep the tool and operating instructions protected in storage or transport.
Technical Specifications & Logistics
| Feature / Attribute | Technical Specification Details |
| Operating Temperature | Approx. 600 °C (Max tip temp) |
| Heat-Up Time | Approx. 5 minutes |
| Runtime Per Fill | Approx. 45 minutes continuous operation |
| Ignition System | Piezo “Click-Ignition” + Manual Ignition option |
| Overall Length | 23.8 cm |
| Burning Tip Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Tool Net Weight | 320 grams (approx. 0.70 lbs) |
| Packaging & Delivery | Heavy-duty plastic storage case with manual (Gas not included) |
⚠ Veterinary & Animal Welfare Advisory:
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Optimal Age Window: Disbudding is to always be performed as early as horn buds become distinct (typically between 1 and 4 weeks of age).
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Pain Relief Standard: Always follow veterinary advice and animal welfare standards regarding pain relief.
Upgrade Your Calf Processing Performance
Make disbudding faster, cleaner, and entirely cordless. Add the Portasol Gas Calf Dehorner to your farm kit today.
Specifications
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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