Product Name
Leister (148.961 & 148.962) Conversion Kit from Variant T1 to Variant T1 Tape 50 mm or 25mm
Brief Description
This conversion kit transforms a standard Leister Variant T1 automatic hot-air overlap welding machine into a Leister Variant T1 Tape welding machine. It enables the precise and efficient welding of reinforcement and anti-vandalism tapes, available in 25mm or 50mm widths, onto various industrial textiles and plastic-coated materials.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding reinforcement tapes onto lorry side curtains and vehicle tarpaulins.- Applying anti-vandalism tapes to truck tarpaulins and billboards.- Strengthening seams on industrial textiles, banners, and signs.- Enhancing durability and security of PVC, PP, or PE tarpaulins.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Sign & Display- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle- Plastic Fabrication- General Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- Converts existing Leister Variant T1 overlap welders to tape welders.- Allows for welding of 25mm or 50mm wide reinforcement/anti-vandalism tapes.- Designed for high-speed tape welding, maintaining the Variant T1's productivity.- Utilizes the “e-Drive” operating concept for easy parameter setting.- Features newly developed guide rollers and a tape holder to keep the tape taut and ensure wrinkle-free welds.- Ensures a perfect view into the weld seam during operation.
Key Properties
- Welding Seam Width: 25mm or 50mm, depending on the kit.- Welding Seam Type: Anti-vandalism tape, reinforcement tape.- Compatibility: Specifically designed for the Leister Variant T1 automatic hot-air welding machine.- Function: Converts overlap welding capability to tape welding capability.
Surface Compatibility
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) tarpaulins and coated materials.- PP (Polypropylene) tarpaulins.- PE (Polyethylene) tarpaulins.- Other industrial textiles and plastic-coated fabrics suitable for hot-air welding.
Known backups / known substitutes
- The Leister Variant T1 Tape machine (a dedicated machine, rather than a conversion).- Other Leister automatic welders designed for tape applications, such as the Leister Variant 700 range (which has replaced the Variant T1 Tape in some instances).- Manual hot-air welding tools for smaller or less frequent tape applications, though less efficient.
Comparison Note
This conversion kit offers a cost-effective solution for existing Leister Variant T1 owners to expand their machine's capabilities to include tape welding, without needing to purchase a separate, dedicated Variant T1 Tape machine. It provides the same high-speed and quality tape welding functionality as a dedicated Variant T1 Tape unit, making it ideal for manufacturers who need both overlap and tape welding capabilities but prefer the flexibility of a single base machine with interchangeable kits.
