Product Name
Leister 107.261 (ø 1.45 inch) 2.75 x 0.16 inch Wide Slot Nozzle
Brief Description
A precision-engineered stainless steel wide slot nozzle, designed as an accessory for Leister hot air tools. It features a push-fit connection and is primarily used for directing hot air for various applications such as plastic welding, heating, shrinking, and forming.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding and fabrication of various thermoplastics like PVC, ABS, PP, and HDPE.- Welding of single-ply roofing membranes.- Seam welding of vinyl floors and thermoplastic roofing systems.- Civil engineering projects, including geomembrane welding and sealing tunnel and landfill liner seams.- Repairing tarpaulins and working with technical textiles/industrial fabrics.- Shrinking packaging films, cables, and other heat-shrink tasks.- Heating components for bending, coupling, and forming plastic parts.- Activating hot melt adhesives.- Soldering copper tubing or metal foils.- Drying paint, varnish, and other surfaces.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/Building Services- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Marine- Packaging Services or Contractor- Electrical Services or Products- Aerospace/Defense- Synthetic Turf- Thermoforming- PVC Trimboard
Special and Unique Features
- Precision-engineered stainless steel construction for durability and high-temperature tolerance.- Wide slot design for efficient and even distribution of hot air over a larger surface area.- Push-fit connection for easy attachment and removal from compatible Leister hot air tools.- Designed for use with professional Leister hot air guns, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions.
Key Properties
- Material: Precision-engineered stainless steel.- Nozzle Connection Diameter: 36.5 mm (1.45 inches).- Slot Length: 70 mm (2.75 inches).- Slot Width: 4 mm (0.16 inches).- Connection Type: Push-fit.- Temperature Tolerance: Up to 800°C (typical for Leister plastic welding nozzles).
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastics (PVC, ABS, PP, HDPE).- Single-ply roofing membranes.- Vinyl and linoleum flooring.- Geomembranes.- Technical textiles and industrial fabrics.- Tarpaulins.- Copper and metal foils (for soldering applications).- Surfaces requiring drying or activation of adhesives.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister wide slot nozzles of different dimensions (e.g., 20mm, 40mm, 80mm, 150mm) depending on the specific application and tool compatibility.- Leister speed welding nozzles for specific plastic welding applications with welding rods.- Leister tubular or round nozzles for different types of welding or heating tasks.- Nozzles from other hot air tool manufacturers, though direct compatibility with Leister tools may vary.
Comparison Note
The Leister 107.261 wide slot nozzle is specifically designed for optimal performance with Leister hot air tools, offering precise air direction and robust construction. Its dimensions (70x4mm slot) make it suitable for applications requiring a broader, yet controlled, heat distribution compared to narrower slot or round nozzles. While other nozzles exist, this particular Leister accessory is engineered to maintain the high standards of efficiency and durability expected from Leister equipment, ensuring consistent results in professional welding, heating, and forming tasks.
