Leister TRIAC ST & AT 8-Piece Flooring Install & Repair Kit

Product Name

- Leister TRIAC ST & AT 8-Piece Flooring Install & Repair Kit

Brief Description

- This kit is a professional hot air welding solution designed for the installation and repair of resilient floor coverings. It includes either the Leister TRIAC ST (analog) or TRIAC AT (digital) heat gun, along with a comprehensive set of accessories essential for heat welding, grooving, and trimming various flooring materials.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Welding seams in resilient floor coverings such as PVC (vinyl), PUR, CV, LVT, linoleum, and rubber.- Grooving joints in flooring materials for welding preparation.- Trimming and finishing welded seams.- General plastic welding, shrinking, and molding of thermoplastics.- Repairing holes and tears in flooring materials.

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services- General Manufacturing (for plastic welding applications)

Special and Unique Features

- **TRIAC ST:** Known as a traditional industrial workhorse with manual/analog controls for heat and airflow, offering infinite variable temperature settings.- **TRIAC AT:** Features digital controls for precise temperature and airflow, allowing temperature setting to a precise degree. It includes an Eco-Mode to reduce power consumption by 50% when resting and offers instant re-heating.- Both models are lightweight (under 1 kg/2.18 lbs) with an ergonomic, two-component handle for comfortable use.- Developed for tough construction site use, ensuring robustness and reliability.- Actively cooled protective tube ensures continuous safety by protecting against burns.- Quick-clean air filters ensure optimal air supply and maximum performance.- Automatic carbon stop protects the motor from damage due to worn carbon brushes.- Compatible with a wide range of over 80 attachment nozzles, making it a versatile tool.

Key Properties

- High-temperature output: Capable of producing temperatures up to 650°C (1200°F).- High airflow rate: Up to 16 cfm for quick and even heating.- Variable temperature control: Stepless (analog for ST) or digital (for AT) adjustment.- Ergonomic design: Optimized center of gravity and two-component handle for ideal grip and reduced fatigue.- Durable construction: Swiss-made quality, robust engine, and high dust resistance for long service life.- Lightweight: Weighs less than 1 kg (2.18 lbs).

Surface Compatibility

- PVC (vinyl) flooring- PUR flooring- CV flooring- LVT flooring- Linoleum- Rubber flooring- Other thermoplastic materials, including membranes, pipes, profiles, coated fabrics, foils, and foams.

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Leister hot air tools such as TRIAC S, HOT JET S, ELECTRON ST, GHIBLI AW.- Other brands of hot air welding guns designed for flooring applications.- Automatic floor welding machines like Leister MINIFLOOR or UNIFLOOR 500, which can be complemented by the TRIAC ST/AT for manual work.

Comparison Note

- The Leister TRIAC AT offers advanced digital control for precise temperature and airflow, along with energy-saving features like Eco-Mode, making it suitable for tasks requiring exact settings.- The Leister TRIAC ST provides reliable, analog control, serving as a robust and traditional workhorse for various hot air applications.- Both kits provide professional-grade performance for flooring installation and repair, with the choice often depending on preference for digital precision versus analog simplicity.