Racine, WI... Master Appliance Corp., North America's leading designer and manufacturer of professional quality heat tools for industry, has introduced its new Model MT-51B, featuring its popular hand-held or table-top, butane powered, MT-51 Microtorch along with a small canister of Master Ultratane® Butane fuel, conveniently packaged together to allow for immediate use of the torch.

The MT-51 Microtorch is self-igniting, produces an adjustable pin-point flame of 2,500°F, has a built-in refillable, fuel tank and runs approximately two hours on a full charge. An easy-to-use, built-in ignition system meets the Consumer Products Safety Commission safety requirements, and includes a slide lock for continuous hands-freeuse and instant off operation.  The MT-51 also features an ergonomic handle with non-slip grip and a wide, stable base for table-top use.

Packaged with the MT-51 is a 15/16 oz. (26 gram) canister of Ultratane Butane, Master's Model 10448. Ultratane Butane fuel has a triple-refined formula which reduces clogging of filters in all butane powered heat tools, including Master Microtorches, portable Ultratorch® soldering irons and Portapro cordless glue guns.

The new MT-51B, with Ultratane® Butane Fuel, has proper D.O.T. markings to ship via ground transportation without hazardous material charges. Master Appliance's new Model MT-51B Microtorch is available only from your Authorized Master Heat Tool Distributor.

For more information or the name of your local distributor, contact Master Appliance at sales@masterappliance.com, (800) 558-9413, (262) 633-7791 or by fax at (262) 633-9745. A download of a PDF brochure on Master's MT-51 Series Microtorch, will be available here soon.