Product Name
- Leister 142.287 Mica Tube Type C
Brief Description
- The Leister 142.287 Mica Tube Type C is a high-quality, rigid mica insulation tube designed as a replacement part for various Leister hot air tools and industrial blowers. It serves as a critical component for both thermal and electrical insulation, safeguarding internal heating elements and other sensitive parts from extreme temperatures and electrical leakage.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Insulating heating elements in hot air guns and blowers.- Protecting internal components from dispersed heat within hot air tools.- Ensuring uniform heat distribution in hot air applications.- Used in plastic welding processes.- Employed in tasks requiring precise heat application, such as soldering, desoldering, and paint removal.- Essential for maintaining safety and performance in industrial heating equipment.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- **General Manufacturing:** For various production lines and tooling equipment that utilize hot air processes.- **Construction/Building Services:** Particularly in roofing and flooring applications where hot air welding is common.- **Plastic Fabrication:** For welding and processing plastic materials with hot air tools.- **Electrical Services or Products:** As an electrical insulation component in various devices and systems.- **Energy:** Used in pellet and wood chip heating systems, as well as electric arc furnaces for insulation.- **Fabrication:** Broadly applicable in processes involving hot air for material joining, shaping, or treatment.- **Automotive Service/Repair:** For tasks like shrinking, removing decals, or repairing plastic components using heat guns.- **Sign & Display:** Utilized with hot air tools for applying vinyl, wraps, and other display materials.- **Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing:** For hot air welding of various fabrics and membranes.- **Flooring Installer or Manufacturer:** Integrated into automatic floor welding machines and hand tools for flooring installation.
Special and Unique Features
- **High Thermal Resistance:** Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 650°C (muscovite mica) and over 700°C (phlogopite mica), with some applications reaching 1000°C.- **Excellent Electrical Insulation:** Provides high dielectric strength, preventing electrical conductivity and ensuring user safety.- **Durable and Robust:** Offers longevity and reliability in demanding high-temperature environments.- **Component Protection:** Shields vital electronic components and tool casings from excessive heat.- **Uniform Heat Distribution:** Helps to create a confined space for concentrated heat, improving tool performance.- **Direct Replacement Part:** Specifically designed for compatibility with a range of Leister hot air tools and blowers, including MISTRAL series, IGNITER BR4, LHS 41S, and ELECTRON ST.
Key Properties
- Material: Mica (naturally occurring silica-based mineral).- Function: Electrical and thermal insulator.- Heat Resistance: Up to 650°C (muscovite) / 700°C+ (phlogopite), up to 1000°C in specific applications.- Dielectric Strength: High, capable of withstanding powerful electric fields.- Physical Form: Rigid tube/sleeve.- Dimensions: Inner diameter 44.7 mm, Outer diameter 47.6 mm, Length 100 mm.
Surface Compatibility
- Primarily compatible with the internal metallic heating elements and structural components of Leister hot air tools and industrial blowers. Its function is internal insulation rather than direct surface bonding or interaction with external materials.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister mica tubes with different specifications (e.g., Leister 100.297 Mica Tube for Triac S/ST).- Mica tubes from other manufacturers designed for similar hot air tools (e.g., BAK RiOn compatible mica tubes).- Industrial ceramic tubes, though mica tubes offer advantages like being less friable, more flexible in size, and often more cost-effective for temperatures below 1000°C.- Other high-temperature electrical insulation materials, depending on the specific application requirements.
Comparison Note
- The Leister 142.287 Mica Tube Type C stands out due to its specific dimensions and compatibility with a particular range of Leister industrial hot air blowers and heaters (e.g., MISTRAL series, ELECTRON ST, LHS 41S, IGNITER BR4). While other mica tubes exist for different Leister models (like the Triac series), this specific part number ensures optimal fit and performance for its designated equipment. Its mica composition provides a superior balance of thermal and electrical insulation compared to many alternative materials, especially in the operating temperature ranges of Leister equipment.
