Cool Touch™ 050 Inline Air Heater

Cool Touch™ inline heaters are engineered for high-temperature performance in environments where operator proximity, compact equipment layouts, or exposed tooling require low external temperatures. Their insulated, triple-pass design enables precise, focused heat delivery while keeping the outer shell cool enough for safe handling and integration. 

Staking and Heat Forming – Apply precise heat to small thermoplastic components for staking, forming, or assembly in production or R&D environments. 

Curing Coatings and Adhesives – Deliver uniform heat to cure adhesives, coatings, and films with consistency, improving bonding and process reliability. 

Adhesive Activation – Activate pressure-sensitive or heat-activated adhesives in small components, packaging, or electronics assembly. 

Drying Processes – Efficiently dry materials, coatings, or parts with controlled airflow, reducing process times and improving product quality. 

Heat Shrinking – Shrink tubing or wrap materials accurately around components without damaging surrounding areas. Sterilization – Provide high-temperature airflow for sterilizing laboratory instruments, packaging, or medical components, particularly in small-scale or benchtop setups.  

Adhesive activation – Improve bond performance by applying uniform heat to tapes, films, or structural adhesives.  

Laboratory Research and Testing – Deliver precise thermal input for material studies, prototype testing, and experimental setups requiring controlled air heating. 

OEM and Production Line Integration – Compact, reliable heating for assembly systems, automated stations, or modular equipment requiring localized, repeatable heating. 

Prototype Development and Process Optimization – Ideal for engineers and researchers developing or refining thermal processes, allowing for fast iterations and adjustments. 

Electronics Rework and Soldering Support – Focused airflow is suitable for de-soldering, reflow, or delicate thermal applications on small electronic components. 

Material Conditioning and Preheating – Preheat components before bonding, forming, or processing, ensuring consistent quality and minimizing thermal shock. 

The Cool Touch™ 050’s combination of high exhaust temperatures, operator-safe external surfaces, and compact, triple-pass design makes it an exceptional choice for precision heating tasks across laboratory, industrial, and OEM environments. Its ability to deliver consistent, high-performance heat while minimizing external temperature and energy loss enables users to achieve safe, reliable, and repeatable results in applications where accuracy and efficiency are essential.

Advantages Over Conventional Heaters 

The Cool Touch™ 050 provides several key advantages that set it apart from traditional small air heaters and hot air tools:  

Lower Surface (Skin) Temperature – The triple-pass design uses inlet air to cool the outer housing, which reduces radiant heat and makes contact safer. 
Improved Thermal Efficiency – Heat that might otherwise be lost is better retained through multiple air passes. 
Better Process Control – High internal thermal storage enables rapid stabilization of outlet temperature and more consistent cycling, particularly in applications with frequent power changes. 
Durability & Serviceability – Field-replaceable elements (in some triple-pass heaters) help reduce downtime when maintenance is needed. 
Energy Savings – Because the triple-pass setup maximizes heat transfer and minimizes losses, it can be more energy-efficient than simpler designs.  

Why Choose TUTCO Farnam Cool Torch™ 050 Heaters? 

The Cool Touch™ series represents a smart balance between performance, safety, and process control. By combining powerful heating with an outer shell that stays comparatively cool, these heaters are ideal for environments where operator safety, compact design, and repeatable thermal cycles matter. Whether you're working on benchtop R&D, integrated OEM automation, or full-scale industrial production, the Cool Touch™ heater line provides reliable, efficient heating with minimal compromise.