Product Name
- Leister 160.520 Uniplan Overlap Guide for 500 & 300 models
Brief Description
- The Leister 160.520 Uniplan Overlap Guide is an essential accessory designed for seamless integration with Leister UNIPLAN 300 and UNIPLAN 500 automatic hot-air welding machines. It is specifically engineered to facilitate precise and efficient overlap welding of various thermoplastic and PVC-coated industrial fabrics.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Overlap welding of advertising banners and billboards.- Fabrication of awnings and wind blockers.- Welding of inflatable plastic fabrics and structures, such as tennis domes or sports hall coverings.- Production of plastic fabric hoses and protective covers.- Pool waterproofing applications.- Manufacturing of tent tarpaulins and textile roofing/facades.- Welding of truck tarpaulins.- Joining PVC-coated or reinforced materials in various industrial applications.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Construction/Building Services (for textile roofing, facades, and pool waterproofing)- Sign & Display (for banners and billboards)- General Manufacturing (for diverse industrial fabric products)- Plastic Fabrication (for welding thermoplastic materials)- Cladding (for textile roofing and facades)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (for pool waterproofing)- Transportation/Specialty Vehicle (for truck tarpaulins)
Special and Unique Features
- Designed for seamless integration and optimal performance with Leister UNIPLAN 300 and UNIPLAN 500 automatic welders.- Enables precise and consistent overlap welding, crucial for strong and aesthetically pleasing seams.- Facilitates easy guide replacement on the main welding unit, enhancing operational flexibility.- Contributes to increased process safety and reliability when performing critical overlap welds.
Key Properties
- Accessory Type: Overlap Guide.- Compatibility: Specifically designed for Leister UNIPLAN 300 and UNIPLAN 500 automatic welders.- Function: Guides the material precisely for overlap welding applications.- Construction: Durable materials suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic materials.- PVC-coated fabrics.- PE (Polyethylene) fabrics.- PP (Polypropylene) tarpaulins.- Vinyl materials.- Acrylic fabrics (when used in conjunction with a thermal bonding kit).
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other specialized guides for the UNIPLAN series, such as hem guides or pipe welding guides, are available for different welding configurations.- Manual hot-air welding tools can serve as an alternative for smaller or more intricate overlap welding tasks, though they offer lower efficiency for large-scale projects.- Alternative automatic welding machines from Leister or other manufacturers that perform overlap welding, such as Leister VARIANT T1, VARIANT 700, or HEMTEK ST, may be considered for specific applications.
Comparison Note
- The Leister 160.520 Uniplan Overlap Guide is a dedicated accessory, not a standalone welding machine, and its performance is intrinsically linked to the Leister UNIPLAN 300 or UNIPLAN 500 automatic welder it is paired with.- It provides a specialized solution for precise overlap joints, offering advantages over general-purpose guides or manual welding methods.- The overall welding performance can vary depending on the specific UNIPLAN model used; for instance, the UNIPLAN 500 typically features higher welding power and a brushless motor compared to the UNIPLAN 300.- Newer models, such as the UNIPLAN 310 and UNIPLAN 510, have succeeded the 300/500 series, incorporating further technological advancements and improvements.
