Product Name
Leister (141.314 & 141.316) TRIAC AT Industrial and Plastic Welding Heat Gun
Brief Description
The Leister TRIAC AT is an intelligent, robust, and versatile hot-air hand tool designed for professional use in plastic welding, shrinking, and molding applications. It features precise digital temperature and air volume control via its e-Drive operating unit and a digital display. Engineered for demanding indoor and outdoor job sites, it offers high performance, safety features, and ease of maintenance.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding of thermoplastics, including plates, pipes, profiles, sealing layers, coated fabrics, foils, foams, and tiles.- Welding of individual thermoplastic elastomer and bitumen plates.- Heat sealing of single-ply flexible plastics, lining membranes, coated materials, films, foams, and sheets.- Roofing membrane welding (e.g., PVC, TPO, EPDM).- Flooring materials welding.- Shrinking heat-shrinkable sleeves, hoses, connectors, and packaging for electrical components.- Heating thermoplastic components for forming, bending, and coupling.- Drying moist surfaces.- Soldering copper tubing, connectors, and metal foils.- Defrosting frozen water lines.- Activating/dissolving solvent-free and hot-melt adhesives.- Igniting wood chips, paper, coal, or straw in furnaces.- Advertising banner welding.- Aquaculture construction and repair.- Boat construction and repair.- Foundation waterproofing.- Repairing plastic car parts (e.g., bumpers, dashboards).
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (e.g., roofing, waterproofing)- Plastic Fabrication- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Marine- Packaging Services or Contractor- Electrical Services or Products- Pool/Spa/Plumbing- Sign & Display- Cladding- General Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- **Intelligent e-Drive Control Unit:** Allows independent and precise regulation of temperature (40-620 °C / 104-1148 °F) and air volume.- **Digital Display:** Shows current setting values, warnings (e.g., undervoltage, carbon brush wear, overheating), and voltage level.- **Closed-Loop Temperature Control:** Automatically maintains set temperature, compensating for voltage fluctuations and environmental conditions.- **Restart Protection:** Prevents unintentional startup after power interruptions, enhancing safety on job sites.- **Configurable Eco-Mode:** Reduces airflow when the tool is idle, saving energy and reducing noise, automatically returning to settings when picked up.- **Actively Cooled Protective Tube:** Helps prevent burns during use, ensuring workplace safety.- **Easy-to-Clean Air Filters:** Removable filters ensure optimum airflow and maximum performance.- **Robust Construction:** Made of durable two-component plastic and a high-quality stainless steel heating tube, designed for tough construction site use.- **Ergonomic Design:** Features a comfortable two-component handle and optimized weight distribution for strain-free handling.- **Button Lock Feature:** Prevents accidental setting changes during operation.
Key Properties
- **Voltage:** Available in various voltages (e.g., 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V).- **Power:** 1500 - 1600 W.- **Temperature Range:** 40 - 620 °C (104 - 1148 °F), steplessly adjustable.- **Airflow:** 120 - 240 l/min (4.23 - 8.47 cfm), steplessly adjustable.- **Static Pressure:** Up to 3000 Pa (0.43 psi).- **Weight:** Approximately 1.02 kg (2.24 lb) without power cord.- **Noise Emission Level:** 67 dB (A).- **Outdoor Use:** Designed for use in all weather conditions.- **Swiss Made Quality:** Undergoes stringent quality checks.
Surface Compatibility
The Leister TRIAC AT is compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic materials, including:- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)- TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)- EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)- PP (Polypropylene)- PE (Polyethylene)- Thermoplastic elastomers- Bitumen plates- Various plastic membranes, foils, sheets, and coated fabrics.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister TRIAC ST: A handy heat gun primarily used for welding and processing plastic membranes, known for its robustness and user-friendliness, often considered a predecessor or alternative to the AT for certain applications.- Leister GHIBLI AW: A robust and ergonomic heat gun for shrinking cables and shaping plastic parts.- Leister GHIBLI: A universal device for plastic welding and shrinking packaging films.- Leister HOT JET S: A lightweight hot air tool for longer working periods.- Leister ELECTRON ST: A powerful hot air tool with 3400 Watts.- WELDY 3400W Handheld Hot Air Plastic Welder: A heavy-duty alternative.- Beyondlife 1600W Plastic Welder: A more budget-friendly option.- Steinel Heat Gun Kit: A mid-price heat gun option.- Polyvance 5700HT Mini Weld Model 7 Airless Plastic Welder: An airless plastic welder alternative.
Comparison Note
The Leister TRIAC AT stands out from its counterparts, such as the TRIAC ST, due to its advanced digital control features, including the e-Drive operating unit for precise temperature and air volume adjustment, and a digital display for real-time feedback and diagnostics. While the TRIAC ST is a highly capable and robust tool, the AT offers enhanced intelligence and control, making it particularly suited for professionals requiring exact settings and monitoring for complex or sensitive applications. Its integrated safety features like restart protection and Eco-Mode further differentiate it as a premium, efficient, and user-friendly option for demanding industrial and construction environments.
