Product Name
Leister 169.615 Unifloor 500 Vinyl & Linoleum Floor Welding Machine
Brief Description
An automatic hot-air welding machine designed for efficient and reliable welding of joints in various resilient floor coverings, including plastic and natural materials. It features advanced technology for precise and user-friendly operation, making it suitable for professional floor installations.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding joints in resilient plastic floor coverings such as PVC, CV, PUR, and LVT.- Sealing joints in natural floor coverings like linoleum and rubber.- Installation of antistatic ESD floors.- Professional floor installations in large spaces such as schools, hospitals, and industrial environments.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services- Distributers & Resellers- Industrial Supply
Special and Unique Features
- Automatic Nozzle Positioning (ANP) system for automatic rotation of the hot air blower, which also retracts automatically upon contact with obstacles like walls.- "Bounce Back" feature to prevent underheat welding and scorching of flooring material when idle or not at the correct temperature.- Brushless blower and drive motors for quiet, low-maintenance, and durable operation.- Integrated side cutter for convenient cutting of the welding rod.- Fast clamping of all common weld rod rolls.- Digital set and display for easy adjustment of welding parameters including temperature, speed, and air volume.- Automatic wall stop for secure operation and prevention of damage to flooring.- Fold-up pressure roller for easy welding rod insertion without tilting the machine.- Eco mode after 8 minutes of inactivity to save energy and reduce noise.- Built-in PVC/Lino nozzle settings.- Transportation bar for user-friendly handling and movement.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 120 V (for model 169.615).- Power: 1800 W (for model 169.615).- Speed: 0.7 - 7.5 m/min.- Temperature range: 100 - 560 °C.- Air volume: Adjustable.- Weight: 15.5 kg.- Country of origin: Switzerland.- Approvals: CB Certification, CE.- Power cable length: 3 m.
Surface Compatibility
- Resilient plastic floor coverings: PVC, CV, PUR, LVT.- Natural coverings: Linoleum, Rubber.- Antistatic ESD floors.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister UNIFLOOR E/S models (earlier versions of the UNIFLOOR series).- Leister MINIFLOOR drive unit, which can convert a Leister TRIAC hand tool into an automatic floor welder.- Leister TRIAC ST (a manual hot air welding tool, often used for detail work or smaller areas).- Other automatic floor welding machines from various manufacturers offering similar functionalities.
Comparison Note
The Leister UNIFLOOR 500 is a modern and advanced iteration of the well-established UNIFLOOR E/S models, offering significant enhancements in automation and user experience. Key improvements include the Automatic Nozzle Positioning (ANP) system and a push-button start, replacing the manual nozzle positioning of its predecessors, leading to increased efficiency and ease of use. The integration of brushless motors contributes to quieter operation and reduced maintenance requirements, making it a more durable and pleasant tool for professional flooring installers.
