Cutting torch explosion - GIF

**Jon** · Mar 6, 2021, 01:22 PM

Cutting torch (thermal lance?) explosion.

Previously:

TEC torch plate penetrator - videos
Cutting 8-inch steel with a torch - GIF
Glassworker's torch - GIF
Plasma torch nozzle cutaway - photo
Heli-Torch - video
Cutting down a transmission tower with a torch - GIF
Gasoline torch - video
Cutting torch cutaway - photo
1937 Golden Gate Bridge opening with cutting torch - photo
Explosive torch tip cleaner tool - patent

**nova_robotics** · Mar 6, 2021, 05:52 PM

Jesus. Did that person survive?

**hemmjo** · Mar 7, 2021, 04:55 AM

That did not look good...

**old kodger** · Mar 8, 2021, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by nova_robotics

Jesus. Did that person survive?

Wouldn't think he's got much of a face left, that thing that flew out looked like his hard hat.

**mansworld** · Mar 11, 2021, 05:51 AM

Just seconds before the explosion he lift the helmet face shield!

**hemmjo** · Mar 11, 2021, 06:03 AM

I am thinking that face shield would not have been much help. That was a pretty intense explosion.

**drrocket** · May 20, 2025, 05:11 PM

That was not an explosion it was a very large red hot piece of metal ejecting from a bogged rock crusher with tons of force. It was being melted vwith a thermal lance anextremely dangerous job.

**hemmjo** · May 21, 2025, 05:14 AM

Just saying

explosion /ĭk-splō′zhən/
noun

1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.

2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.

3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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