Product Name
Leister 106.998 Wide Slot Nozzle 0.8 inch (ø 1.45 inch)
Brief Description
An essential accessory for Leister hot air tools, the Leister 106.998 Wide Slot Nozzle is a precision-engineered stainless steel component designed for efficient and uniform heating and welding of various thermoplastic materials and technical textiles.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding of single-ply roofing membranes.- Civil engineering and geomembrane welding applications.- Welding of technical textiles and industrial fabrics, including truck tarpaulins, advertising banners, inflatable plastic fabrics, awnings, and wind blockers.- General plastic fabrication and plastic welding tasks.- Installation and repair of vinyl flooring.- Shrinking cables and heating/shaping plastic parts, particularly within the automotive industry.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services- Plastic Fabrication- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- General Manufacturing- Distributers & Resellers
Special and Unique Features
- Precision engineered for optimal performance and durability in demanding applications.- Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring excellent resilience to high temperatures.- Designed for a secure push-fit or clamping connection to compatible Leister hot air guns.- Provides a wide and even heat distribution, crucial for consistent welding and heating tasks over larger areas.
Key Properties
- Material: 316 Stainless Steel- Nozzle Connection Diameter: 36.5 mm (1.45 inches)- Slot Length: 20 mm (0.8 inches)- Slot Width: 2 mm- Angle: 15°- Maximum Working Temperature: Up to 500°C (932°F)- Connection Type: Push-fit / Clamping connection
Surface Compatibility
- Various thermoplastics such as PVC, TPO, EPDM, PP, PE, ABS, LDPE, MDPE, and HDPE.- Technical textiles and industrial fabrics.- Roofing membranes.- Geomembranes.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister wide slot nozzles of varying dimensions, such as 40mm wide slot nozzles or 80x1mm wide slot nozzles.- Wide slot nozzles from alternative manufacturers that are compatible with Leister or Bak hot air guns.- Different types of Leister nozzles tailored for specific tasks, including speed welding nozzles for use with welding rods.
Comparison Note
This 20mm wide slot nozzle is specifically engineered for applications that require a focused yet broad heat application, differentiating it from narrower pencil-tip nozzles used for intricate detail work or speed welding nozzles designed for plastic welding rods. Its 15° angled design can be advantageous for accessing and working on specific areas.
