Portasol Disbud Iron
£123.95 inc VAT £103.29 ex-VAT
Portasol Dehorner 3 Cordless Gas Calf Disbudding Iron
Take total mobility, rapid heat retention, and veterinary-grade performance directly into your calf pens with the Portasol Dehorner 3. Recognized worldwide as the professional stockperson’s disbudder of choice, this gas-operated dehorning iron eliminates the hassle of trailing electrical cords or generator setups. Built with a heavy-duty stainless steel flame housing and an advanced ceramic heating element, it delivers a precise operating temperature of approx. 600 °C for clean, low-stress, and permanent horn bud cauterization in under 5 seconds per bud.
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Description
Upgraded Engineering: Built for Tough Farm Conditions
The Dehorner 3 features major structural upgrades over previous generations. The front working head is reinforced with a 20mm stainless steel tube flame housing to resist accidental drop damage in busy handling chutes.
Furthermore, the newly designed burner head incorporates a mechanically held ceramic element, offering superior shock protection and long-term durability.
Key Technical Benefits & Features
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Dual Ignition Versatility: Features a convenient piezo “Click-Ignition” for fast, one-touch lighting, with the added reliability of manual ignition capability if required in damp conditions.
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Cordless Butane Freedom: Powered by a refillable gas tank providing up to 45 minutes of continuous working time per fill (gas sold separately).
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Rapid 5-Minute Warm-Up: Reaches its maximum operating temperature (~600 °C) in just 5 minutes, minimizing pre-game waiting time.
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Optimal 18.5mm Brass Burning Tip: Sized specifically to cover the horn bud ring cleanly, ensuring rapid cauterization of surrounding blood vessels to stop horn growth instantly.
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Ultra-Lightweight 320g Design: Ergonomic, perfectly balanced body reduces hand fatigue during large batch-processing sessions.
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Sturdy Transport Case: Supplied in a heavy-duty hard plastic storage box to protect your tool, operating instructions, and spare gas cans during 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 user manual (Gas not included) |
⚠ Veterinary & Animal Welfare Advisory:
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Optimal Age Window: Disbudding should 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 use local anesthesia (cornual nerve block) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in accordance with regional animal welfare legislation and veterinary recommendations prior to disbudding.
Upgrade Your Calf Processing Performance
Give your calves a fast, efficient, and clean start with the gold standard in cordless disbudding tools. Add the Portasol Dehorner 3 to your farm kit today.
Specifications
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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