Product Name
- Leister 101.447 DIODE S with MINOR heat blower - Lightweight Slim multi-use hot air hand tool
Brief Description
- The Leister DIODE S with MINOR heat blower is a lightweight, slim, and powerful hot air hand tool designed for multi-use applications, primarily plastic welding, heating, shrinking, and forming thermoplastics. It operates with an external air supply provided by the Leister MINOR blower, allowing for enhanced maneuverability and precision in various work environments.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic welding, including plastic tank fabrication, pipe and tube welding, and general plastic repairs.- Shrinking applications such as cable shrinking and heat-shrink tubing.- Forming and molding thermoplastics.- Drying paint, varnish, and other coatings.- Waterproofing tasks, including foundation waterproofing, pond liner welding, and geomembrane welding.- Welding of tarpaulins, banners, and other industrial fabrics.- Aquaculture and boat construction and repair.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services- Marine- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- General Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Sign & Display- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer
Special and Unique Features
- Particularly handy and easy for assembly work due to its lightweight and slim design.- Requires an external air supply (MINOR blower), which contributes to its narrow handle and ergonomic grip.- Features electronic heating element protection for enhanced durability.- Equipped with a cooled protective tube to ensure occupational safety.- Manual temperature adjustment via a rotary knob, ranging from 20°C to 600°C.- Suitable for field applications, especially when combined with the portable MINOR blower.- Available with options for both push-fit and screw-on nozzles, offering versatility for various tasks.- Robust and proven design, manufactured in Switzerland.
Key Properties
- **Voltage:** Available in 120 V, 200 V, 230 V.- **Power:** Ranges from 1400 W to 2000 W, with the 101.447 model typically at 1700W (120V) or 2000W (230V).- **Temperature Range:** Steplessly adjustable from 20°C to 600°C.- **Frequency:** 50/60 Hz.- **Air Hose Length:** Typically 1.5 m to 3 m.- **Nozzle Connection Diameter:** 31.5 mm / 1.25 in (also M14 for screw-on).- **Length:** 265 mm (device), 256 mm (DIODE S/MINOR kit).- **Device Diameter:** 57 mm.- **Handle Diameter:** 40 mm.- **Weight:** Approximately 0.46 kg (DIODE S without power cord), 1.15 kg (with 3m cord/air hose and Y-connection).- **Protection Class:** II.- **Noise Emission Level:** 67 dB (A) for the DIODE S/MINOR kit.
Surface Compatibility
- Various thermoplastics, including HDPE, PP, and PVC.- Materials requiring heat shrinking, such as cables and tubing.- Surfaces with paint or varnish for drying applications.- Geomembranes, tarpaulins, and pond liners.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister TRIAC ST: A popular, robust, and versatile hot air hand tool with an integrated blower.- Leister TRIAC AT: An intelligent heat gun with digital temperature control.- Leister Hot Jet S: Another Leister hot air hand tool designed for construction sites.- Leister DIODE PID: A variant of the DIODE with digitally controlled and displayed temperatures.- Leister Welding Pen S: A compact hot air tool for precise work.- Other brands of hot air guns and plastic welding tools.
Comparison Note
- The Leister DIODE S with MINOR heat blower stands out from hot air tools with integrated blowers due to its external air supply. This design results in a significantly lighter and slimmer hand tool, making it exceptionally easy to handle and ideal for assembly work, precise applications, and extended use where reduced hand fatigue and maneuverability are critical.
