MAPP Gas
- Best for everyday HVAC copper brazing and light soldering
- Stable combustion, easier to handle than acetylene
- Faster heating than propane on the same job
- Standard disposable cylinder fits common hand torches
MAPP is a family of stabilized fuel gases used for high-temperature welding, brazing, and soldering across HVAC/R installation and repair. TCoolGas supplies two grades from a single source: the classic MAPP Gas for general brazing work, and the higher-purity MAPP Pro for professional and industrial jobs that demand hotter, cleaner flames. Both are packaged in disposable cylinders sized to fit standard hand torches.
Both grades share the same core applications; MAPP Pro is chosen when the joint is thicker, the ambient is colder, or the job simply needs to move faster. As a China-based welding gas exporter with 37 years of experience, Dalian Tongtai (TCoolGas) ships MAPP to 50+ countries with full SDS, TDS, and COA per batch.
Copper tube brazing for air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Soldering and brazing copper pipes for water and gas lines
Light welding, cutting, and heat treating applications
On-site repairs and installation work
Compare the two grades directly. Use MAPP Gas for standard brazing tasks and MAPP Pro when the joint or the schedule demands more heat.
| Parameter | MAPP Gas | MAPP Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Methylacetylene-Propadiene-Propane (stabilized) | High-purity propylene blend |
| Flame Temperature (in Oxygen) | ~2,927 C (5,301 F) | ~2,980 C (5,396 F) |
| Flame Temperature (in Air) | ~2,050 C (3,722 F) | ~2,010 C (3,650 F) |
| Cylinder Pressure | ~110 psi @ 21 C | ~120 psi @ 21 C |
| Boiling Point | -36 C | -48 C |
| Vapor Density | 1.48 (air = 1) | 1.46 (air = 1) |
| Flammability Range (in Air) | 3.4% - 10.8% | 2.0% - 11.1% |
| Typical Burn Time (14oz) | ~1.5 - 2 hours | ~2 - 2.5 hours |
| Appearance | Colorless gas, sweet odor | Colorless gas, mild odor |
| Storage Temperature | -20 C to 50 C | -20 C to 50 C |
| Shelf Life | 24 months | 24 months |
You are doing standard HVAC brazing, plumbing soldering, or light metalwork with hand torches. The classic MAPP formulation delivers a reliable, stable flame that is faster than propane and easier to control than acetylene, at the most competitive per-cylinder cost.
You need a hotter, cleaner flame for larger-diameter copper, thicker joints, cold-weather work, or professional service where minutes on the clock matter. MAPP Pro burns cleaner with a longer effective burn time per cylinder and is the preferred grade for industrial and pro-refrigeration teams.
Both grades are available in disposable cylinders. Bulk industrial cylinders are available on request.
| Grade | Packaging | Net Weight | 20'FCL Load | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPP Gas | Disposable Cylinder | 14 oz (400g) | 3,000 pcs | Standard |
| MAPP Gas | Disposable Cylinder | 16 oz (454g) | 2,500 pcs | Large |
| MAPP Gas | Bulk Cylinder | 50 lb (~23 kg) | 200 pcs | Industrial |
| MAPP Pro | Disposable Cylinder | 14.1 oz (400g) | 3,000 pcs | Standard |
| MAPP Pro | Disposable Cylinder | 16 oz (454g) | 2,500 pcs | Large |
| MAPP Pro | Bulk Cylinder | 50 lb (~23 kg) | 200 pcs | Industrial |