Description
Precision flame for fine work. The Proxxon MICROFLAM Burner MFB/E is a refillable butane torch with a super fine flame shape and piezo ignition, reaching temperatures up to 1,200°C (2,192°F) — hot enough for soldering, brazing, aluminum solder removal, tinning, and heat treatment of small workpieces. The fine flame profile gives you pinpoint heat control for delicate work in electronics, jewelry design and repair, model building, dental laboratories, and stained glass, where a broad flame would damage surrounding materials.
Key Specifications
- Max temperature: 2,192°F (1,200°C)
- Flame shape: Super fine — pinpoint heat control
- Ignition: Piezo lighter (no external ignition source needed)
- Fuel: Standard lighter fuel (butane) — refillable
- Tank capacity: 50cc
- Weight: 237g
- Part No.: 28146
Applications
- Soldering: Hard soldering of metal components where an iron can't reach or deliver enough heat
- Brazing: Joining metals with brass or silver brazing alloy
- Aluminum solder removal: Heating aluminum joints for disassembly or rework
- Tinning: Pre-tinning metal surfaces before soldering
- Heating & baking: Heat treatment of small metal workpieces
- Shrink tubing: Activating heat-shrink tubing in tight spaces
Best Use Environments
- Jewelry design & repair: Soldering clasps, settings, and fine metalwork
- Electronics: Rework, desoldering, and heat-shrink applications
- Model building: Brazing metal model components and heat-forming plastic
- Dental laboratories: Precision metalwork on dental appliances and frameworks
- Stained glass: Soldering lead came and copper foil joints
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel does this use?
Standard lighter fuel (butane) — available at most hardware and convenience stores. The 50cc tank is refillable via a standard butane refill canister.
Does it have a built-in igniter?
Yes — the MFB/E has a piezo ignition system, so no external lighter or match is needed to light the flame.
Is 1,200°C hot enough for silver soldering?
Yes — silver solder typically flows between 600–900°C, well within the MFB/E's 1,200°C maximum. Always use appropriate flux and work in a well-ventilated area.
Works Well With
- Proxxon MICRO Screwdrivers — 15-Piece Set (No. 28148) — precision hand tools for the same fine work environments
- Proxxon MICRO Mill MF 70 (No. 37110) — for milling jewelry and electronics components before soldering
- Proxxon Professional Rotary Tool IBS/E — for grinding, polishing, and finishing soldered joints
Returns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. A copy of the original packing slip or invoice is required. For warranty claims please call 1-877-776-9966. Please see our return and refund policy here.
California Residents Prop 65 Information
WARNING: This product, when used for soldering, welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.