Product Name
Leister 106.996 Tacking Nozzle, for tacking prep and setting in place
Brief Description
The Leister 106.996 Tacking Nozzle is a specialized accessory designed for Leister hot air welding tools. Its primary function is to temporarily secure plastic materials in place, ensuring precise alignment and close joint interfaces before a final, permanent weld is applied. This nozzle is crucial for preparatory work in various plastic welding applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Tacking plastic structures together prior to final pendulum or draw welding.- Repairing plastic components such as car bumpers and plastic containers.- Facilitating boat construction and repair.- Assisting in flexible tank welding and aquaculture construction and repair.- Used in pipe and tube welding applications.- Creating tack welds along joints to secure pieces in place and ensure proper alignment.- Ideal for spot welding and temporary holds where precision is needed over continuous seams.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Automotive Service/Repair- Construction/ Building Services (e.g., roofing, flooring, geomembranes)- Marine (for boat construction and repair)- General Manufacturing (for plastic components)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for tarpaulin repair)- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically designed for precise tacking and temporary bonding of plastic materials.- Ensures close joint interfaces and accurate alignment of parts before the main welding process.- Push-fit connection for easy attachment to compatible Leister hot air tools.- Compatible with Leister Triac ST, Triac AT, and Diode PID/S models, requiring a 5mm round tubular nozzle.- Made from durable materials, typically stainless steel, to withstand high temperatures.
Key Properties
- Article Number: 106.996- Nozzle connection diameter: 8.0 mm (0.3 in)- Requires a suitable 5mm round tubular nozzle for connection (e.g., Leister 100.303, 107.144, 107.154).- Connection Type: Push-fit.- Function: Tacking, spot welding, temporary securing.
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with a wide range of thermoplastics, including PP, MDPE, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, ABS, PA, PC, EVA, TPO, and EPDM.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Hot welding iron for initial tack welding.- Clamps or fixtures can be used to hold pieces in place, though less precise for joint interface.- Tacking nozzles from other brands compatible with 1600w handheld hot air welding guns (e.g., LESITE, BAK).
Comparison Note
The Leister 106.996 Tacking Nozzle provides a specialized and precise method for temporarily bonding plastics, offering superior control for achieving close joint interfaces and proper alignment compared to general clamping methods. Unlike standard welding nozzles designed for continuous seams, this tacking nozzle is specifically engineered for preparatory spot welding and temporary holds, making it an essential tool for achieving high-quality final plastic welds.
