Product Name
Leister 145.488 - Complete (FWP-Int.Air) corner long, D=0.8" Welding Shoe for Fusion welders
Brief Description
The Leister 145.488 is a specialized welding shoe designed as an accessory for Leister extrusion welders. It is specifically engineered for creating 0.8-inch (20mm) inside corner seams in plastic materials, utilizing internal air guidance for optimal welding performance in fusion welding applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic tank fabrication- Aquaculture construction and repair- Boat construction and repair- General plastic welding applications requiring precise inside corner seams- Fabrication of plastic components in various industries
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services (for plastic roofing, geomembranes, tank lining)- Marine (for boat construction and repair)- Automotive Service/Repair (for plastic component repair and fabrication)- Aerospace/Defense (for plastic components in aircraft and spacecraft)- Medical Device/ Prosthetics (for assembling plastic medical devices)- General Manufacturing (for processes involving plastic welding)- Cladding (for plastic or composite panel installation)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (for plastic liners, pipes, and fittings)- Synthetic Turf (for welding seams during installation)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for welding plastic fabrics like PVC)- Thermoforming (for post-forming welding of plastic parts)- Fabrication (general term for manufacturing and assembly involving plastics)
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically designed for creating inside corner seams- Features internal air guidance (FWP-Int.Air) for precise heat application- Optimized for a diameter of 0.8 inches (20mm)- Compatible with a range of Leister FUSION series (FUSION 1, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, FUSION 3C) and WELDPLAST S2 extrusion welders- Known for its durability and ease of installation
Key Properties
- **Seam Geometry:** Corner seam (inside)- **Air Guide:** Internal- **Diameter:** 0.8 inches (20mm)- **Material:** High-grade, heat-resistant metal (typical for welding shoes)- **Compatibility:** Designed for use with Leister extrusion welders, including FUSION 1, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, FUSION 3C, and WELDPLAST S2
Surface Compatibility
This welding shoe is primarily compatible with various thermoplastic materials such as Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), and Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO), which are commonly used in plastic fusion welding applications.
Known backups / known substitutes
Known substitutes would typically be other Leister welding shoes designed for different seam geometries or sizes, depending on the specific welding task. Examples include:- Leister 145.940: A 20mm fillet weld welding shoe- Leister 146.643: A corner *outside* seam welding shoe- Other Leister welding shoes for V-seams or different dimensions
Comparison Note
This Leister 145.488 welding shoe is specifically engineered for creating *inside* corner seams with *internal* air guidance at a precise 0.8-inch (20mm) diameter. This distinguishes it from other welding shoes that may be designed for outside corners, fillet welds, different seam geometries, or those that utilize external air guidance or vary in size.
