Product Name
Leister 170.495 Insulation sleeve WELDPLAST 600/605
Brief Description
This product is an insulation sleeve, also known as an insulating cuff, specifically designed as an accessory for the Leister WELDPLAST 600 and WELDPLAST 605 extrusion welders. Its primary function is to prevent the welding tool from cooling out, ensuring the heat reflector warms up the gliding surface of the welding shoe and maintaining optimal temperature during plastic welding processes.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Maintaining consistent heat and preventing heat loss in the welding shoe during plastic extrusion welding.- Optimizing the quality of weld seams by ensuring stable and correct preheating temperatures.- Supporting the Leister WELDPLAST 600 in applications such as plastic tank fabrication, container construction, and welding large objects made of polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP).- Assisting the Leister WELDPLAST 605 in civil engineering projects, including welding geomembranes for mines, landfills, fish breeding ponds, water reservoirs, and pipelines.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication (for tanks, containers, and general plastic welding)- Construction/ Building Services (especially civil engineering, geomembrane installation, and large-scale infrastructure projects)- Marine (for boat construction and repair involving plastic welding)
Special and Unique Features
- Engineered specifically for a perfect fit with Leister WELDPLAST 600 and WELDPLAST 605 extrusion welders.- Crucial for maintaining the temperature of the heat reflector and the gliding surface of the welding shoe.- Contributes to achieving smooth and high-quality weld seams by ensuring consistent heat application.
Key Properties
- Type: Insulation Sleeve / Insulating Cuff- Accessory for Leister WELDPLAST 600/605 extrusion welders- Aids in thermal insulation and heat retention for the welding process- Designed for industrial use, implying durability and resistance to welding environments.
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with the welding shoe and heat reflector components of the Leister WELDPLAST 600 and WELDPLAST 605 extrusion welders.- Indirectly supports welding on various plastic surfaces, primarily HDPE and PP, which are the common materials processed by the compatible extruders.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister insulation sleeves or cuffs designed for different WELDPLAST or FUSION models (e.g., WELDPLAST S6, FUSION 3C, FUSION 3, WELDPLAST S4, WELDPLAST S1/S2, FUSION 1, FUSION 2) serve similar functions for their respective tools but are not direct substitutes for the 170.495 on the WELDPLAST 600/605.- General methods of heat management in welding, though less efficient and precise than a dedicated insulation sleeve.
Comparison Note
This Leister 170.495 Insulation sleeve is uniquely tailored for the WELDPLAST 600 and WELDPLAST 605 extrusion welders, ensuring optimal thermal performance and fit for these specific high-output machines. While Leister offers a range of insulation sleeves for its diverse product line, the 170.495 is not interchangeable with sleeves designed for other models, highlighting its specialized application for the 600/605 series.
