Wielander & Schill Glass heater- I-Ductor (842117)

Wielander & Schill Glass Heater – I-Ductor Accessory for Windscreen and Body Glass Removal

The 842117 glass heater is a specialist induction coil accessory for the Wielander & Schill I-Ductor heat inductor. It uses targeted electromagnetic heat to soften the polyurethane adhesive that bonds windscreens and body glass to the vehicle frame. As a result, you can remove glass faster, with less effort, and with far less risk of damage to the paintwork or the glass itself.

Why Use Induction Heat for Glass Removal?

Modern vehicles use strong polyurethane adhesives to bond windscreens, rear screens, and quarter glass to the body. Cutting through this adhesive with traditional wire or blade methods is slow, physically demanding, and often damages the pinchweld or surrounding paintwork. Consequently, what should be a straightforward removal can turn into costly rework.

In contrast, the I-Ductor glass heater warms the metal pinchweld around the glass, which softens the adhesive from behind. Because the heat transfers through the metal rather than the glass, the screen stays cool while the bond weakens. Therefore, the glass lifts away cleanly — and you preserve both the paintwork and the glass for potential reuse.

In addition, this method is significantly faster than cold cutting. For example, a windscreen that might take 30–45 minutes to cut out with wire can often be freed in a fraction of that time once the adhesive has softened. This means more jobs per day and less physical strain on your technicians.

Key Benefits

• Faster glass removal: Softened adhesive separates far more quickly than cold-cutting through cured polyurethane
• Protects paintwork: Because the heat targets the metal pinchweld, you avoid the scratches and gouges that cutting wires and blades cause
• Preserves the glass: The screen stays cool during heating, so there is no risk of thermal shock or cracking
• Reduces physical effort: Technicians spend less time and energy fighting tough adhesive bonds
• Cleaner pinchweld: Softened adhesive leaves a smoother surface, which means less prep work before fitting the new screen
• No open flame: Induction heating is flameless, so it is safe to use near interior trim, wiring, and ADAS components

Compatibility

This glass heater works exclusively with the Wielander & Schill I-Ductor heat inductor (842110). It connects directly to the unit and draws power from its induction generator. If you do not already own an I-Ductor, then please contact us to discuss the complete system and available accessories.

Technical Details

Ideal Applications

The I-Ductor glass heater is especially valuable in the following situations:

• Windscreen replacement: Soften the bonding adhesive before cutting, so the screen lifts out cleanly and quickly
• Rear screen removal: Particularly useful on heated rear screens where cutting risks damaging the heating element
• Quarter glass and fixed panels: Access tight bonding areas that are difficult to reach with traditional cutting tools
• ADAS-equipped vehicles: Minimise the risk of disturbing camera brackets and sensor mountings around the windscreen aperture
• Salvage and reuse: When the glass needs to survive removal intact — for example, on classic vehicles or limited-supply parts

Furthermore, because the glass heater produces no sparks or open flame, it is safe to use near airbag modules, interior electronics, and headliner trim. This makes it ideal for modern vehicles with complex safety systems around the windscreen area.

Expand Your I-Ductor Toolkit

Wielander & Schill offer a full range of interchangeable coils and accessories for the I-Ductor system. By combining the glass heater with the bolt heater (842119), foot switch (842113), and various panel-heating coils, you turn a single investment into a versatile multi-task tool.

For pricing, availability, and expert advice on the complete I-Ductor range, call Bodyshop Solutions on 01327 300700.