Product Name
Leister 155.473 Heating Element 230V/ 3300W
Brief Description
The Leister 155.473 Heating Element is a high-performance, ceramic-based component designed as a direct replacement part for various Leister hot air tools. It provides 230V and 3300W of power, crucial for generating the precise and consistent hot air required in a wide range of industrial applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding, including geomembranes, plastic components, roofing membranes, and floor coverings.- Process heating for activating, curing, or drying coatings, inks, and adhesives in manufacturing lines.- Roofing and civil engineering for welding thermoplastic membranes.- Shrink wrapping and various packaging applications.- Forming and sealing blister packs in the pharmaceutical industry.- Drying and smoothing pills or tablets.- Lamination of paper and board with plastic film.- Sterilizing and cleaning machines and devices in the food and beverage industry.- Roasting coffee and drying fruit.- Soldering applications in electronics production and wafer manufacturing.- Ignition for woodchip and pellet boilers.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (for roofing, flooring, and civil engineering applications)- Plastic Fabrication (for plastic welding, manufacturing plastic components, and PVC coating)- General Manufacturing (for process heating, drying, laminating, coating, and general industrial production processes)- Automotive Service/Repair (for vehicle repairs and plastic component repair)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for welding tarpaulins and industrial fabrics)- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer (for floor coverings and welding floors)- Packaging Services or Contractor (for shrink wrapping and sealing blister packs)- Chemical Industry (specifically within the plastics sector)- Energy (for ignition blowers in woodchip and pellet boilers)- Food & Beverage Company or Distributor (for sterilizing, cleaning, drying, and roasting processes)- LED/Electronics (for soldering, wafer manufacturing, hardening, laminating, drying, and coating)- Distributers & Resellers (as a replacement part for industrial tools)
Special and Unique Features
- Constructed with high-temperature ceramic, offering excellent anti-thermal shock capabilities.- Features a rugged design for extended service life under demanding conditions.- Incorporates high-temperature alloy resistance wire for efficient heating.- Engineered for precise controllability and high durability, essential for consistent industrial processes.- Designed to operate effectively in tools reaching very high temperatures, often up to 650°C and some up to 900°C.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 230V- Power: 3300W- Heating element diameter: 44 mm- Material: Ceramic honeycomb supported resistance wire filament, often nickel-chromium wrapped ceramic.- Built for continuous industrial use.- Requires adequate airflow during operation and a proper cool-down cycle to ensure safe operation and longevity.
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastics such as PVC, TPO, HDPE, and LDPE.- Various plastic films used for lamination.- Different types of geomembranes.- Roofing membranes and floor coverings.- Blister packs for sealing.- Paper and board when laminated with plastic film.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister heating elements with varying voltage and wattage specifications (e.g., 120V/1550W, 230V/1550W, 230V/2200+2200W) depending on the specific tool and application.- Direct replacement elements offered by third-party manufacturers, such as Industrial Heat Sources (IHS), designed to be compatible with Leister tools.- Weldy heat guns and their corresponding heating elements, as Weldy is a brand associated with Leister.
Comparison Note
The Leister 155.473 Heating Element is a specialized replacement component integral to Leister's professional-grade hot air tools. These tools are globally recognized for their Swiss quality, precision, and exceptional durability in demanding industrial environments. This specific heating element is engineered to uphold the high performance and reliability standards synonymous with Leister equipment, setting it apart from more generic heating elements that may not offer the same level of compatibility, precise temperature control, or extended operational lifespan.
