Product Name
Leister 106.127 Sieve reflector (ø 1.98 inch) ø 2.55 inch 65mm Reflector
Brief Description
A Leister 106.127 Sieve Reflector is a precision-engineered stainless steel accessory for Leister hot air tools, designed to diffuse and evenly distribute hot air. It features a push-fit connection and is primarily used for applications requiring gentle, uniform heating to prevent scorching or damage to sensitive materials.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Heat shrinking, particularly for cable manufacturing, automotive, electrical, and electronics applications.- Gentle heating of heat-sensitive materials.- Bending or forming plastics and rubber.- Drying processes.- Laminating and curing materials.- Activating and deactivating adhesives.- Pre-heating surfaces for various processes.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Automotive Service/Repair for cable and component shrinking.- Construction/ Building Services for specific heating or drying tasks.- Electrical Services or Products for heat-shrink tubing on cables and electronics.- Fabrication, especially in plastic fabrication for gentle heating and forming.- General Manufacturing for diverse heating, drying, and shrinking operations.- LED/Electronics for delicate heat shrinking and component work.- Marine for repair and fabrication involving heat-sensitive materials.- Plastic Fabrication for bending, forming, and gentle heating of plastic sheets.- Sign & Display for heating and forming plastic signage components.- Thermoforming for controlled pre-heating and shaping of thermoplastics.
Special and Unique Features
- Sieve design ensures diffused and even heat distribution, preventing concentrated hot spots.- Made from precision-engineered stainless steel for durability and heat resistance.- Push-fit connection for easy attachment to compatible Leister hot air tools.- Specifically designed to work with Leister ELECTRON/ST and HOT JET S hot air guns, among others.- Enables precise heat control for delicate tasks, reducing the risk of material damage.
Key Properties
- Material: Stainless steel.- Nozzle Connection Diameter: 50 mm / 2 inches.- Pipe Diameter (Outlet): 65 mm / 2.55 inches.- Function: Heat reflection and diffusion.- Compatibility: Designed for Leister hot air tools, including ELECTRON/ST, HOT JET S, TRIAC S & ST, and Diode S & PID.
Surface Compatibility
- Various types of plastics (e.g., PVC, PE, PP, TPO).- Heat-shrinkable materials (tubing, films).- Rubber.- Adhesives and coatings.- Technical textiles and fabrics.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister reflector nozzles with different shapes or sizes, such as shell or hinged reflectors, for specific heat patterns or larger workpieces.- Generic heat gun nozzles, though compatibility, material quality, and heat distribution may vary.- Heat guns with integrated diffusers or lower power settings for less intense heat.
Comparison Note
The Leister 106.127 Sieve Reflector stands apart from standard reduction or wide-slot nozzles due to its unique sieve design, which prioritizes gentle and uniform heat distribution over concentrated or high-speed airflow. This makes it indispensable for applications involving heat-sensitive materials where preventing scorching, blistering, or uneven heating is critical. It is not intended for high-speed plastic welding or tasks requiring highly focused heat.
