Product Name
Leister 100.818 120v Replacement Heating Element for HotJet S
Brief Description
This is a genuine Leister replacement heating element (part number 100.818) designed specifically for the Leister HotJet S hot air welding tool. It is a critical component that generates the heat necessary for various hot air applications, ensuring the continued optimal performance of the HotJet S.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding of thermoplastic materials, including boards, tubes, profiles, lining membranes, coated materials, films, foams, tiles, and sheets.- Overlap welding, welding with rod, with tape, and fusion welding by heat.- Shrinking of heat-shrink sleeves, films, tapes, solder sleeves, and molded parts.- Activating and dissolving solvent-free adhesives and fusion adhesives.- Drying of water-damp surfaces.- Detailed welding work in confined spaces, coving corners, and special design inlay work.- Vehicle fairing repairs.- In-situ repairs to rigid plastic materials like HDPE and PP.- Repairs to roof single-ply membranes.- Installation of vinyl flooring.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Automotive Service/Repair- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services- General Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- Nickel-chromium wrapped ceramic construction for durability and high heating capacity.- Built for continuous use, ensuring reliability in demanding applications.- Essential for the Leister HotJet S's ability to provide electronically steplessly controlled temperature and airflow.- Precision-fit for easy exchange within the HotJet S tool.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 120V (specific to this element).- Power Consumption: 460W (when used with the HotJet S).- Temperature Range: Enables the HotJet S to achieve temperatures from 20°C to 600°C (68°F to 1100°F).- Material: Ceramic heating core with nickel-chromium wrapping.- Weight: Approximately 47g (for the element itself).
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic materials (e.g., PVC, PE, PP, HDPE).- Single-ply flexible plastics and modified bitumen.- Heat-shrinkable materials.- Vinyl flooring.- Various adhesives.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other compatible aftermarket heating elements designed to replace Leister 100.818.- While not direct substitutes for the element itself, other Leister hot air tools like the Triac ST or Diode S use different heating elements and serve similar broader functions.
Comparison Note
- This specific heating element is a direct replacement for the Leister HotJet S (120V model), ensuring original equipment performance and compatibility.- Using genuine Leister parts or high-quality compatible alternatives is crucial for maintaining the precise temperature and airflow control that the HotJet S is known for, distinguishing it from generic heat guns.- The HotJet S is noted for its compact size, light weight, and independent control of airflow and temperature, making it ideal for detailed and heat-sensitive applications where larger tools might be unsuitable.
