The WEED DRAGON® is the perfect propane torch kit for home and garden use. We've regulated the flame and BTU down for homeowners who don't need the power of a farm torch and we've even assembled it. This torch kit is still plenty powerful for lots of tough jobs all year long and generates heat up to 2,000° F. The 100,000 BTU Weed Dragon quickly hooks up to any refillable propane tank (barbeque cylinders work great) and even comes with a hand-tighten tank fitting (you don't even need a wrench!). 
Where We Are:
Flame Engineering, Inc. operates from one factory located in LaCrosse, Kansas. LaCrosse is located 22 miles south of Hays, Kansas on highway 183.
Patented Products:
Flame Engineering, Inc. currently manufactures Red Dragon products under 8 patents. The most recent patent, issued in January of 2000, is for the GP Series agricultural flamers.
CSA Certification:
Flame Engineering, Inc. currently manufactures 18 CSA (formerly AGA & CGA) Certified products. Flame was the first manufacturer to comply with a written standard for hand held LP gas torches for use with a remote fuel supply. AGA, CGA and FLame Engineering combined efforts to write the first and then, only criteria for propane torches with hose assemblies and refillable fuel supplies exceeding 2.71 lbs. Both AGA and CGA specialized in testing LP gas appliances and equipment. AGA and CGA are now owned by CSA International who continues product testing and certification for both the United States and Canada.
In the mid 1950's, Ralph C. Pivonka and his son, Mike, designed a propane torch for burning weeds and brush on their Kansas family farm. As word spread about their flaming equipment, Ralph and Mike found themselves building more and more torches to satisfy a growing local demand. The Pivonkas soon out grew their farm workshop and went into full production establishing the company known as Flame Engineering, Inc., which now has expanded into national and international markets with the popular Red Dragon product line.
Over the years Flame Engineering, Inc. has been recognized for achievements in the LP Gas industry. The development of liquid spray flaming, a unique patented process, attained widespread acceptance as a method of controlling weeds and insects on farm lands. The Red Dragon Engine Preheater was developed especially for Alaskan bush pilots who required a compact, portable preheater for starting their aircraft engines in the frigid northern climates.
In the early 1980's, at the suggestion of several customers, Flame Engineering introduced the Red Dragon line of Roofing Torches specifically designed to satisfy the needs of professional roofers applying modified bitumen. The superior quality of the Red Dragon line was quickly recognized by contractors and is now the preferred choice throughout North America. Flame Engineering continues to expand the roofing line with wagons, roof dryers, seam finishers, cylinder dollies, spud bars, and accessories.
In addition, Flame Engineering was the first manufacturer to help the American Gas Association and Canadian Gas Association Certification write a standard for hand held, LP torches, used with a remote fuel supply.
In recent years, Flame Engineering, Inc. has developed an entire line of outdoor leisure products including Patio Lights and the Weed Dragon® Torch. In addition, it has expanded the agricultural flaming line with the development of the Red Dragon Alfalfa, Row Crop and Berm Flamers. This diversity has allowed the company to grow regardless of market highs and lows.
From a single torch, developed for use on the family farm, Flame Engineering, Inc. has expanded its product line to over 100 items. We invite you to Contact Us for more information about Red Dragon Products. We look forward to hearing from you!
Members Of:
* National Propane Gas Association
* National Roofing Contractors Association
* Western States Roofing Contractors Association
* Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
* Western Kansas Manufacturers Association
* Mid-American Manufacturing Technology Center
* National Association of Manufacturers