Leister 101.311 Diode PID

Product Name

- Leister 101.311 Diode PID

Brief Description

- The Leister 101.311 Diode PID is a lightweight and powerful hot air hand tool designed for precise plastic welding and fabrication. It features digitally controlled and displayed temperature for consistent results and requires an external air supply, such as a Leister MINOR or ROBUST blower, or compressed air.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Plastic welding of sheets, pipes, profiles, and sealing layers.- Forming, bending, and coupling thermoplastics.- Shrinking heat-shrinkable sleeves, hoses, connectors, and packaging for electrical components.- Drying moist surfaces.- Soldering copper tubing, connectors, and metal foils.- Activating or dissolving solvent-free and hot-melt adhesives.- Roofing membrane welding.- Flooring materials welding.- Geomembrane welding in landfill projects.- Car wrapping.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services- General Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Sign & Display- Thermoforming- Packaging Services or Contractor

Special and Unique Features

- Digitally controlled and displayed temperature (PID) for high precision.- Closed-loop temperature control ensures the perfect welding temperature at all times.- Electronic heating element protection enhances tool longevity.- Cooled heating element tube helps prevent burns during use.- Lightweight and ergonomic design for comfortable, fatigue-free mobile use.- Compatible with both push-fit and screw-on nozzles (with an adapter for screw-fit).

Key Properties

- Voltage: 120V (model 101.311)- Power Consumption: 1600W- Temperature Range: 20 - 600 °C (68 - 1112 °F)- Weight: 1.15 kg (with 3m cord/air hose)- External Air Supply: Required, typically from a Leister MINOR or ROBUST blower, or compressed air.- Temperature Control: Electronically regulated and digitally displayed.- Electrical Protection: Class II.

Surface Compatibility

- Thermoplastics (e.g., plastic sheets, pipes, profiles, foils, foams).- Thermoplastic elastomer.- Bitumen plates.- Coated fabrics.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Leister DIODE S: A similar hot air hand tool but with manual temperature control via a rotary knob.- Leister TRIAC ST / AT: Self-contained hot air hand tools often used for similar plastic welding and fabrication tasks, offering portability without an external blower.- Leister Penweld Range: This range has superseded the Leister Diode PID in some contexts.

Comparison Note

- The Leister DIODE PID distinguishes itself from its counterpart, the DIODE S, by offering precise, digitally controlled and displayed temperature, which is crucial for reproducible results and consistent welding quality in high-quality plastic fabrication. While it requires an external air supply, which adds to the setup, this design allows for a lighter hand tool and can be advantageous for mobile applications when paired with a portable blower like the MINOR.