ABOUT PORTASOL

• Portasol is an Irish company that was founded in 1984. Portasol began with the development and production of the 'Technic,' the world's first butane-powered soldering iron, providing complete cordless freedom to professionals all over the world through butane power. 
• Portasol quickly capitalized on this success by introducing a variety of soldering irons, including the Professional iron, and later the hugely popular SuperPro and ProPiezo Soldering Irons. Building on this success, Portasol began to expand into several areas such as agriculture with new heat tools.
• Portasol has long been recognized as the world leader in our industry, producing a wide range of gas-powered soldering irons and kits, plastic welding kits, gas torches, and agri-tools such as dehorners and pig-tail irons. Portasol tools are popular in a variety of fields and industries, including electronics, automotive, agriculture, cooking, and D.I.Y. 
• From 1984 to today, Portasol has come a long way. However, we are still based in Carlow, Ireland where it all began. From our manufacturing facility in Ireland, we manufacture 98% of our products and components in-house. We have maintained our manufacturing in Ireland so we can ensure the highest quality possible over our product range.
• We oversee the entire process from design to component production, product assembly, testing and packing, and everything in between. Choosing not to outsource for the majority of our parts means full control over the quality of our parts and therefore the quality of our products.
• Portasol is a globally tried and trusted brand, having pioneered the development of portable gas-powered heat tools decades ago, we have maintained our reputation throughout the years and we are constantly developing our technology and capabilities to provide the best solutions for portable heat tools in the future.
• We are the leading manufacturer in the gas-powered, catalytic heat tools market and have gained vast amounts of knowledge and experience in many areas over the years. 

SuperPro 125

 The SuperPro is a firm favourite in the automotive aftermarket with features such as flameless hot blow for heat shrink tubing; built in blowtorch and hot knife. Available in a kit, or a single iron.

 Pro Piezo 75

The ProPiezo 75 soldering iron is a versatile tool that is popular across a range of industries, with features such as flameless hot blow and blowtorch. Available in a kit, or a single iron.

HP820 Butane Torch

HP820 is a High power butane torch with an adjustable output of 50-820 watts with an adjustable flame length of up to 12cm producing up to 1350°C(2,462°F) Temperature.

GT220 Butane Torch

GT220 is a medium power butane torch with an adjustable output of 50-220 watts with an adjustable flame length of up to 9cm giving you 60 minutes continuous runtime at mid setting.

Plastic Welding Kit

A portable, compact and easy to use repair kit developed specifically for professionals for repairing automotive plastic components e.g. car bumpers, motorbike fairings, interior plastics. Also a popular kit for hobbyists and for repair of sports equipment such as canoes, kayaks and skis.

Dehorner 3

New and improved Cordless Gas Calf Dehorner with superior heat retaining properties enabling more efficient and faster debudding. Portasol Dehorner 3 is the debudder of choice for farmers, stockpersons and veterinary professionals worldwide.

Professional Soldering Kit

The original multi-function gas soldering kit, popular with service repair technicians for its versatility and ease of use. Ideal for use in the following industries: Electronics,
Maintenace and repair, Service trades, Marine and Automotive. Available in a kit, or a single iron.

Pz50 Soldering Iron

The Pz50 soldering iron comes with a range of soldering tips. The Pz50 has been designed for hobbyists, semi-professionals and service repair experts in many industries including electronics, maintenence and repair, service trades, aircraft, automotive and marine.

Pz50 Plastic Welding Kit

A portable plastic welding kit is perfect for mechanics / DIYers to carry out plastic repairs to broken bumper tabs, headlights brackets and small dent repairs and to complement other plastic welding repair methods and tools. Can be used to repair a wide range of plastics.

Pz50 Wood Burning Kit

The Pz50 Wood Burning Kit has been designed for hobbyists and those interested in pyrography. The specialised kit comes with a range of wood burning stamps and drawing / writing tips.

ProPiezo 75 Hardware / Farming / Marine Kits

The kits have been designed as industry specific multi-tools. From technicians and specialists to DIY repairs, these kits are essential to every toolbox. The specialist kits can be used for soldering, plastic
welding, cutting, heat shrinking and much more.

Tips and Accessories 

A wide range of iron and nickel plated pre-tinned tips, replacement and repair parts and tool accessories are always available. 

ERSA Independent 75 Soldering Iron

Antex Gascat 60 Soldering Iron

Bahco BGIS125 Soldering Iron Kit

Ritchey Calf Dehorner

Heinrich König Gas Melter

For melting, modeling and mixing colors and fillers for repair tasks. The temperature is continuously adjustable and has a special melting tip.

Kerbl Gasbuddex Dehorner

Fast heating, stainless steel dehorner with a  high maximum temperature of 650 °C , non-slip handle and a host of other key features. 

Machining Area

For the manufacture of our metal parts we have 12 CNC machines including 9 Star machines from Japan and 3 Swiss Deco machines,  capable of producing extremely accurate and complex parts in brass, aluminum, stainless steel and copper. 

Plastic Moulding Area

A plastic moulding production area with 8 Boy machines and a Negri Bossi,  capable of producing a wide variety of plastic components, with many capabilities including overmoulding.

Plating Plant

 Electroplating Plant facility to improve the durability and lifetime of our tips. Our tips are iron and nickel plated, and pre-tinned in this facility for long-life and quality.

Catalyst Lab

Specialist facility for the production of our patented catalytic technology, which allows our tools to reach and maintain the high temperatures required.

BESPOKE CUSTOM PARTS MANUFACTURING, CNC MACHINING & INJECTION MOULDING SERVICES IRELAND

We offer bespoke custom parts manufacturing & CNC machining services along with plastic injection moulding services. Our tool room can produce extremely accurate and complex CNC milled and turned parts on multiple axes. Our machines are capable of drilling down to a size of 50 microns. 

We also offer our manufacturing capabilities to other companies who might not have the capabilities to produce certain components.

We can rapidly produce large volumes of turned parts in a multitude of materials including brass, stainless steel, aluminium and copper, for any application.

Our expert technicians have years of experience and are trained to the highest degree to ensure the components are perfectly produced and our machines are capable of running 24/7.

We have produced a wide variety of machined components for a range of companies throughout the years, from hydraulic cylinder components to medical devices.

The production possibilities are endless when you work with Portasol as we offer competitive pricing with unrivalled technology, experience and support.

If you want to find out more about our bespoke manufacturing services and how we can help, don't hesitate to contact us.

Electroplating Services  

Oglesby & Butler LTD also offer a range of electroplating services including nickel plating and iron plating in our state-of-the-art facility In Carlow, Ireland.

Electroplating, at its core, is a surface treatment process where a metal coating is deposited onto a conductive surface through the application of an electric current. Electroplating is used for several reasons such as to improve corrosion and abrasion resistance, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, lubricity and appearance. We have vast electroplating experience and knowledge as we have been utilising these processes for our own manufacturing purposes for forty years. We can plate objects ranging in size from x mm to xft. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of skilled professionals, we ensure precision and consistency in every plating job. 

Nickel Plating

Nickel electroplating is a technique of adding a thin layer of nickel onto a metal object. The nickel layer can be decorative, improving the appearance of the part compared to it's original finish. It also provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, improved tensile strength and conductivity or used to build up worn or undersized parts for salvage purposes. Whether you're in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or any industry requiring superior surface treatment, we're here to elevate your products to new heights of durability, aesthetics, and functionality.

 Iron Plating 

Iron plating is generally considered to be one of the more affordable metal plating options compared to precious metals like gold or silver, or even some industrial metals like nickel or chrome. Iron plating finds use in a wide range of applications, from automotive components to architectural fixtures. Its versatility and widespread applicability contribute to economies of scale, helping to keep costs down. Iron plating is often used as a base layer for subsequent plating processes, such as nickel or chrome plating. As a base layer, iron provides adhesion and conductivity at a lower cost compared to other metals.

If you are interested in electroplating, either nickel and iron plating get in contact with us today for more information and a quote!

PORTASOL PROGRESS

From humble beginnings to now manufacturing one of the world’s largest portfolio of TUV approved gas catalytic heat tools  along with producing tools for some of the biggest companies in the world, Portasol has come a long way over the years.

However, this is only the beginning. We have also expanded our expertise into other areas and industries such as medical device manufacturing, vaporiser production, agricultural heat tools production and the machining of turned parts for many different companies in various industries. 

We are also constantly aiming to improve our products and expand our product range, so we are looking to the future to see where it might take us. Our research and development department is working hard to develop state-of-the-art, premium quality tools and products to add to our existing product range and further broaden our scope of expertise. 

Being an ISO 9001 registered company since January 1994, we are acutely aware of the need to operate to a high professional standard in all aspects of our business. We are currently in the process of acquiring ISO 13485 for medical device production and we strive to continuously grow and improve as a company in many areas.

John Bailey

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Tony Murphy

Head of Sales

John Storey

Head of Research & Development 

Gerry Enright

Supply Chain Manager

Seamus Motley

Quality Control Manager

John Townsend

Engineering Manager

Eugene Leonard

Production Manager