Product Name
Leister 145.896 Complete (FWP-Int.Air) corner long, D=0.98" Welding Shoe for Fusion welders
Brief Description
This is a specialized Leister welding shoe, model 145.896, designed as an accessory for hot-air plastic extrusion welders. It features an "FWP-Int.Air" (internal air) design and a "corner long" profile with a 0.98" (25mm) diameter, making it suitable for creating precise, strong overlap or corner seams in thermoplastic materials.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding of plastic sheets and membranes in corners and for overlap seams.- Fabrication and repair of plastic tanks, containers, and ducts.- Installation and repair of geomembranes in civil engineering projects.- Roofing applications for welding polymer membranes.- Boat construction and repair.- Production of signs and banners.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services- Plastic Fabrication- Marine- Sign & Display- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- General Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- "FWP-Int.Air" (Internal Air) guide for consistent and optimized heat distribution during welding.- "Corner long" design, specifically engineered for reaching and forming extended corner seams and overlap welds.- Precise 0.98" (25mm) diameter for controlled material feed and weld bead formation.- Designed for fusion welding, ensuring strong, homogeneous, and leak-proof bonds in thermoplastics.- Genuine Leister accessory, guaranteeing compatibility and optimal performance with Leister extrusion welders (e.g., FUSION 2, FUSION 3, WELDPLAST S2).
Key Properties
- Material: Durable, heat-resistant metal (typically brass or stainless steel) for longevity and consistent heat transfer.- Dimensions: Approximately 25mm (0.98") diameter for the welding rod/profile.- Welding Seam Geometry: Primarily designed for overlap seams and corner welds.- Air Guide: Internal, ensuring precise pre-heating of the welding area.- Compatibility: Specifically engineered for Leister hot-air extrusion welders.
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic materials including, but not limited to, PVC-P, EPDM, CSPE, CPA, TPO, PE, ECB, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVDF, and modified bitumen.- Suitable for welding plastic sheets, films, membranes, pipes, and profiles.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister welding shoes with different geometries (e.g., V-seam, fillet weld, outside corner) for varied welding tasks.- Welding shoes from alternative hot-air welding equipment manufacturers (e.g., Bak, Herz), though direct compatibility with Leister tools is not guaranteed.- Manual hot-air welding techniques without a specialized shoe, which may offer less precision and efficiency for specific corner or overlap welds.
Comparison Note
This Leister 145.896 welding shoe stands out due to its specialized "corner long" profile and "FWP-Int.Air" internal air guidance, making it highly effective for creating precise and strong overlap or corner fusion welds in thermoplastic materials. Its design optimizes heat distribution and material flow for these specific geometries, offering superior control and a higher quality finish compared to general-purpose welding shoes for such intricate tasks. It is an essential accessory for Leister extrusion welders when tackling applications requiring extended corner or overlap seams.
