Product Name
Leister 100.825 HOT JET S HANDLE 120V
Brief Description
The Leister HOT JET S is a compact, ultra-lightweight, and powerful handheld hot air tool, often referred to as a heat gun or plastic welder. It is engineered for precise and fatigue-free operation across a variety of applications, featuring electronically controlled temperature and airflow for optimal results.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding of thermoplastic materials, including rigid plastics like HDPE and PP.- Welding of single-ply flexible plastics, modified bitumen, and vinyl flooring.- Detail welding, coving corners, and in-situ repairs in tight spaces.- Shrinking of heat-shrink sleeves, films, tapes, solder sleeves, and molded parts.- Activating and dissolving solvent-free adhesives and fusion adhesives.- Drying of water-damp surfaces.- Removing or drying paint.- Bending pipes.- Vehicle fairing repairs.- Constructing banners.- Soldering and de-soldering of SMD thru-hole components.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services- Automotive Service/Repair- General Manufacturing- Sign & Display- Prosumer
Special and Unique Features
- Smallest and most compact hot air tool manufactured by Leister.- Ultra-lightweight design (approx. 600g with cord) for fatigue-free operation.- Ergonomic and slim handle for comfortable and precise handling.- Stepless, electronically controlled temperature adjustment (20-600°C).- Stepless, electronically controlled airflow adjustment (20-80 l/min).- Unique individual independent adjustment of both airflow and temperature controls.- Integrated flexible tool stand for increased safety and convenience.- Low noise level (56-59 dB(A)) suitable for indoor work environments.- Features a full ceramic heating element.- Protected electronic circuit board (encapsulated) for durability.- Easy-to-clean air filters for optimal performance.- Compatible with a wide range of push-fit nozzles for versatility.- Swiss-made quality ensures high reliability.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 120V (also available in 230V).- Power Consumption: 460W.- Temperature Range: 20-600°C (68-1100°F).- Air Flow: 20-80 l/min.- Weight: Approximately 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) with 3m cord (0.4 kg without cord).- Dimensions: 235mm (Length) x 70mm (Device Diameter), 40mm (Handle Diameter).- Noise Level: 56-59 dB(A).- Nozzle Connection: Ø 21.3 mm / 0.85 inches.
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic materials such as HDPE, PP, and PVC.- Single-ply flexible plastics.- Modified bitumen in various forms including boards, tubes, profiles, lining membranes, coated materials, films, foams, tiles, and sheets.- Vinyl flooring.- Heat-shrink sleeves, films, tapes, solder sleeves, and molded parts.- Surfaces treated with solvent-free adhesives and fusion adhesives.- Water-damp surfaces for drying applications.- Painted surfaces for removal or drying.- Pipes for bending.- RESITRIX EPDM for roofing applications.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister TRIAC ST: A popular, more powerful, and versatile hot air tool compatible with a wider range of nozzles.- Leister TRIAC AT: An intelligent heat gun suited for plastic welding and molding.- Leister GHIBLI: A universal device for plastic welding and shrinking packaging films.- Leister ELECTRON ST: A particularly strong hot air tool with 3400 Watts of power.- Leister SOLANO AT: A powerful and lightweight industrial heat gun with advanced functions.- Other Leister hot air hand tools and plastic welders, such as the WELDPLAST and FUSION series.- Hot air guns/heat guns from other manufacturers designed for similar applications.
Comparison Note
The Leister HOT JET S stands out due to its exceptionally compact size, ultra-lightweight construction, and highly precise, independently adjustable temperature and airflow controls. These attributes make it an ideal tool for intricate work, handling heat-sensitive materials, and performing tasks in confined or hard-to-reach areas where larger or less controllable tools would be impractical. While it may offer less overall power compared to some of its larger Leister counterparts like the TRIAC ST or ELECTRON ST, its superior portability and precision are its primary advantages for specialized applications.
