Product Name
Leister 145.897 - Complete (FWP-Int.Air) overlap 1.4" Welding Shoe for Fusion welders
Brief Description
This product is a precision-engineered accessory for Leister's FUSION series plastic extrusion welders. It is specifically designed to create 1.4" (35mm) overlap weld seams in various thermoplastic materials, featuring internal air guidance for optimal performance.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding thermoplastic membranes in roofing applications.- Civil engineering projects, including the installation of geomembranes in landfills, tunnels, and reservoirs.- Manufacturing and fabricating plastic components.- Production and repair of truck tarpaulins, banners, and shading systems.- Installation and repair of various types of flooring.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (for roofing, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects)- Plastic Fabrication (for manufacturing and general plastic welding)- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer (for installing and repairing floors)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for producing and maintaining coated fabrics and membranes)- Sign & Display (for billboard creation and maintenance)
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically designed for creating 1.4" (35mm) overlap weld seams.- Features internal air guidance (FWP-Int.Air) for efficient and consistent welding.- Compatible with Leister FUSION series extrusion welders, including WELDPLAST S2, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, and FUSION 3C.- Manufactured by Leister, a global leader in plastic welding technology, ensuring high quality and reliability.
Key Properties
- Ensures strong and durable overlap joints in thermoplastic materials.- Precision-engineered for consistent weld seam geometry.- Designed for demanding industrial use, offering reliability and longevity.- Facilitates high welding speeds when used with compatible Leister extruders.
Surface Compatibility
This welding shoe is compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic materials commonly used in plastic welding, including PVC-P, PE, ECB, EPDM, CSPE, CPA, TPO, and modified bitumen membranes.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister welding shoes designed for different seam geometries, such as fillet weld shoes (e.g., Leister 145.940 for 20mm fillet welds).- Leister blank welding shoes (e.g., 146.239) which can be modified by the user for custom applications.- Welding shoes from other manufacturers (e.g., BAK, Weldy) that might be compatible with Leister extruders, though direct compatibility should be verified.
Comparison Note
This Leister 145.897 welding shoe is specifically optimized for creating a 1.4" (35mm) overlap seam with internal air guidance. This specialization distinguishes it from other welding shoes that are designed for different weld geometries (e.g., fillet welds, corner welds) or different widths. Its design ensures precise and efficient overlap welding, making it ideal for applications where this specific seam type and width are critical for structural integrity and waterproofing.
