Product Name
Leister 146.235 Welding Shoe Complete (FWP-Ext.Air) fillet weld 5/6mm
Brief Description
The Leister 146.235 Welding Shoe Complete (FWP-Ext.Air) is a specialized accessory designed for Leister's range of plastic extrusion welders. It is engineered to create precise 5/6mm fillet welds, utilizing an external air guide for optimal preheating of the weld area. This component is crucial for achieving high-quality, consistent plastic welds in various industrial and construction applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic tank and container fabrication- Construction and repair of aquaculture facilities- Boat construction and repair- Welding of thermoplastic membranes for roofing applications- Sealing geomembranes in landfill projects and tunnels- Manufacturing and repair of truck tarpaulins and shading systems- General fabrication of plastic components and industrial systems
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (for roofing, geomembranes, tunnels)- Plastic Fabrication (for tanks, containers, and custom plastic components)- Marine (for boat construction and repair)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for truck tarpaulins and shading systems)- Cladding (for welding membranes in building envelopes)- General Manufacturing (for various plastic welding needs)- Fabrication (for specialized plastic welding tasks)- PVC Trimboard (for welding PVC-based materials)
Special and Unique Features
- **Precision Fillet Welding:** Specifically designed to produce consistent and high-quality 5/6mm fillet welds.- **External Air Guide (FWP-Ext.Air):** Ensures efficient preheating of the welding zone for superior weld integrity.- **Optimized for Leister Extruders:** Guarantees seamless compatibility and performance with Leister WELDPLAST and FUSION series extrusion welders.- **Durable Construction:** Built to withstand demanding industrial and construction environments, reflecting Leister's reputation for robust tools.- **Swiss Quality Engineering:** Manufactured by Leister, a global leader in plastic welding technology known for innovation and reliability.
Key Properties
- **Weld Type:** Fillet weld- **Weld Size:** 5/6mm- **Air Guide:** External Air (FWP-Ext.Air)- **Compatibility:** Designed for Leister plastic extrusion welders (e.g., WELDPLAST S1, S2, S2 PVC, S4, S6, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, FUSION 3C).- **Material:** High-quality, heat-resistant material for durability and consistent performance.- **Installation:** Easy to install and replace on compatible extruders.
Surface Compatibility
This welding shoe is compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic materials commonly processed by Leister extrusion welders, including:- PVC-P (Polyvinyl Chloride - Plasticized)- PE (Polyethylene)- ECB (Ethylene Copolymer Bitumen)- EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)- CSPE (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene)- CPA (Copolymer Alloy)- TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)- Modified Bitumen- PP (Polypropylene)
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other Leister Welding Shoes:** Leister offers a variety of welding shoes for different seam geometries (e.g., V-seam, overlap seam, corner seams) and sizes (e.g., 20mm, 25mm fillet welds), which can serve as alternatives depending on the specific welding requirement.- **Blank Welding Shoes:** Leister also provides blank welding shoes (e.g., 146.239) that can be custom-modified by the user for unique applications.- **Manual Hot Air Welding Nozzles:** For less demanding or smaller-scale tasks, various hot air nozzles used with Leister hand tools can perform plastic welding, though typically less efficiently for extrusion welding applications.
Comparison Note
The Leister 146.235 Welding Shoe is specifically engineered for precise 5/6mm fillet welds with external air guidance, making it highly specialized for this particular application. While other Leister welding shoes exist for different weld geometries and sizes, this model excels in delivering consistent and high-quality results for its intended fillet weld dimensions, offering a tailored solution for specific plastic fabrication and construction needs. Its external air design is optimized for effective preheating in these specific fillet weld scenarios.
