Product Name
Leister 142.717 Heating element 230V/1550W
Brief Description
This is an original Leister replacement heating element, specifically the 142.717 model, designed for various Leister hot air tools. It provides consistent and powerful heat, making it suitable for a range of industrial applications. It is compatible with popular Leister hot air guns such as the TRIAC ST, TRIAC AT, and older TRIAC BT models, as well as the IGNITER BM4 ignition blowers.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding, including plastic membranes, sheets, and pipes.- Welding of roofing membranes, such as TPO and PVC.- Floor welding for materials like vinyl and PVC.- Civil engineering applications, particularly geomembrane welding.- Welding of PVC banners and tarpaulins.- Various shrinking applications.- Ignition in biomass boilers when used with the Leister IGNITER BM4.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (for roofing, flooring, and civil engineering projects)- Plastic Fabrication (for welding and processing a wide range of plastics)- Energy (specifically for biomass boiler ignition systems)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for welding industrial fabrics like PVC banners and tarpaulins)- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer (for professional floor welding tasks)- Sign & Display (for banner welding and finishing)- General Manufacturing (for various heat-related processes such as shrinking)- Distributers & Resellers (as a crucial replacement component for industrial tools)
Special and Unique Features
- As an original Leister product, it ensures precise compatibility and optimal performance with specified Leister tools.- Constructed with high-temperature resistant ceramic, providing strong durability and stable heat output.- Designed for straightforward and easy replacement in compatible hot air guns and ignition blowers.- Delivers even heat dissipation and maintains high thermal stability during operation.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 230V- Power: 1550W- Heating element diameter: 26 mm- Material: High-temperature resistant ceramic core.- Type: A (for certain compatible models).- Characterized by a long service life under demanding conditions.
Surface Compatibility
- Various plastics, including PVC, TPO, and geomembranes, for welding applications.- Industrial fabrics such as tarpaulins and banners.- Wood chips and pellets, specifically for ignition purposes in biomass boilers.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister 142.718 Heating element (120V/1550W) serves as a substitute for 120V versions of compatible tools.- Compatible third-party heating elements are available as direct replacements for Leister TRIAC ST/AT/BT and IGNITER BM4.- Other Leister heating elements with different voltage/wattage specifications (e.g., 100.702, 100.650, 100.689, 155.473, 100.818, 153.947, 101.581, 101.850, 101.913, 145.606, 150.871, 151.026, CV-1981) may be used depending on the specific Leister tool model.
Comparison Note
This 230V/1550W heating element is engineered for optimal performance and a precise fit within 230V Leister TRIAC ST/AT/BT hot air guns and IGNITER BM4 ignition blowers. While various third-party substitutes exist in the market, original Leister elements are recognized for their superior quality, exact fit, and reliability, which contribute to consistent heat delivery and extended tool longevity. It is critically important to match the heating element's voltage and wattage specifications precisely with the requirements of the specific tool to ensure proper function, safety, and to prevent damage.
