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FEATURE In 1979, K & R was approached by an Aluminium smelter to manufacture a Thermic Lance, cause they had troubles sourcing locally or overseas. K & R Ladle went to work in not only manufacturing a safe and efficient Thermic Lance, but quickly got recognised as a reliable source of Thermic Lances of many sizes to the Foundry, Maintenance and Demolition industries. In 1985, their sons entered the business, and concentrated on developing new design Lance equipment and safety apparel, and focusing on marketing a gas cutting tool that was relatively unknown in Australia in that period of time. In 2012, the name Australian Thermic Lance Company was registered as a Trading name, so the KRL Brand was more recognisable overseas, and could attract the International market more directly, through large distribution networks already established. ATLC Today The ATLC brand is widely distributed throughout Australia and overseas, with a large range of sizes to suit any application, all the way from 6mm O.D. to 27mm O.D., with capabilities of manufacturing even larger, if need be to suit that application. 6mm & 10mm O.D. are regarded as Mini Thermic Lances, and are commonly used in the Earthmoving maintenance industry for the removal of seized pins or the cleaning of Tundish nozzles. The pin size ideal for these, would be between 25mm – 120mm. Then you go to the Thermic Lance range of O.D. size 12mm; 16mm; 19mm ; 21mm & 27mm. The 12mm to 21mm are commonly used in larger pin removal 120mm – 300mm, or cleaning slag accumulations in furnaces, direct tapping of Furnaces or the cutting of large steel structures or beams. The 27mm Lance, is used for the clean- up of Furnace spills, where furnaces have malfunctioned and tonnes of molten material has been poured out onto the floor, which then solidifies, and nothing will lift it up, until it has been cut up into smaller sections for removal. ATLC has designed Safety Apparel that protects the operator and assistants to a very high standard. The apparel in the form of Jackets, Trousers and Gloves are all Leather faced with Aluminium lining on the inside for Radiant heat protection, and then Kevlar fleece material on the inside where it touches the operator’s undergarments or skin, so molten metal splashes cannot penetrate and injure the operator. ATLC manufactures our own version of Lance Handles for Mini & the Thermic Lance range, however, we also are a proud and Authorised distributor of the CONTESSI Brand for larger size handles and equipment especially for the Smelter industries, where extra heavy-duty equipment is necessary for their specific safety practises. Our superior quality and our customer support make ATLC the smart choice in all your lancing needs. Please contact us for your local distributor. info@ thermiclance.com.au CUTTING SYSTEMS Complete line of cutting systems for mining, steel mills, demolition industry and heavy equipment maintenance. Everything from cutting heavy castings and piercing starter holes in plate to removing frozen pins. Quality products manufactured in the USA. BURNING BARS BURNING BAR HOLDERS OXYGEN HOSE OXYGEN REGULATOR SURE CUT SYSTEMS CUTTING SYSTEMS SURE CUT EXOTHERMIC SYSTEM [205] 322.9906 | oxylance.com | [email protected] System_Horiz_185x90mm_02.indd 1 30 OXY_180806_Ad_Cutting 8/6/18 5:19 PM www.fmdrc-Zambia.com