Product Name
Leister 199.304 TRIAC ST & AT Flooring Install & Repair Kits (199.304.ST, 199.304.AT)
Brief Description
The Leister TRIAC ST and AT Flooring Install & Repair Kits are professional-grade hot air welding tool kits designed for the installation, repair, and maintenance of resilient floor coverings. These kits typically include the award-winning Leister TRIAC ST or the intelligent TRIAC AT hot air hand tool, along with a comprehensive set of accessories and nozzles tailored for floor welding applications. They are engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, making them essential for achieving strong, seamless, and watertight joints in various plastic and natural flooring materials.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding seams in PVC, vinyl, linoleum, PUR, CV, LVT, and rubber floor coverings- Repairing tears, holes, and damaged sections in plastic flooring- Sealing joints in resilient floor coverings for hygienic and aesthetic finishes- General plastic welding for various thermoplastic materials- Shaping and forming thermoplastics- Shrinking applications- Drying surfaces- Soldering tubing and connectors
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services (especially for roofing membranes, pond liners, geotextiles)- Plastic Fabrication (for tanks, pipes, containers, automotive parts)- Automotive Service/Repair (for plastic car parts like bumpers, dashboards)- Industrial Supply (distributors and resellers of welding equipment)
Special and Unique Features
- **TRIAC ST:** Known for its reliability, durability, and ergonomic design with an optimized center of gravity for comfortable handling.- **TRIAC AT:** Features intelligent e-Drive control unit for independent regulation of temperature and air volume, a digital display, and Eco-Mode for energy saving.- Both models are lightweight, robust, and 100% Swiss-made, ensuring high quality.- Actively cooled protective tube for user safety.- Easily removable and cleanable air filters for optimal air supply and maximum performance.- Carbon brake protects the heat gun from overloading.- Compatible with over 80 nozzles and accessories for versatile applications.- Designed for continuous operation in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Key Properties
- **Temperature Range:** Adjustable, typically 40 - 700 °C (104 - 1292 °F) for TRIAC ST, and 40 - 620 °C (104 - 1148 °F) for TRIAC AT.- **Power:** 1500W - 1600W.- **Airflow:** Steplessly adjustable air volume (e.g., 120 - 240 l/min for TRIAC AT).- **Voltage:** Available in various voltages (e.g., 100V, 120V, 220V, 230V).- **Weight:** Lightweight, typically less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs) without power cord.- **Control:** TRIAC ST uses a rotary knob for temperature control; TRIAC AT has digital display and e-Drive for precise control of temperature and air volume.
Surface Compatibility
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)- Vinyl (various types)- Linoleum- PUR (Polyurethane)- CV (Cushioned Vinyl)- LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)- Rubber- Thermoplastics- Thermoplastic elastomer and bitumen plates- Coated fabrics, foils, foams
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister TRIAC S (predecessor to TRIAC ST)- Leister Hot Jet S (another hand welding tool)- Leister ELECTRON ST (hot air hand tool with large air volume)- Leister GHIBLI / GHIBLI AW (versatile heat guns)- Automatic floor welding machines like Leister UNIFLOOR E/500 or MINIFLOOR (which can be combined with TRIAC tools for semi-automatic welding)- Other brands of hot air welding guns for plastic fabrication and flooring.
Comparison Note
The Leister TRIAC ST and AT kits are distinguished by their Swiss-made quality, robust construction, and specialized accessories for flooring applications. The TRIAC ST offers straightforward, reliable performance with a rotary knob for temperature control, making it a popular choice for professionals seeking a dependable manual welder. The TRIAC AT, on the other hand, provides advanced digital control with an e-Drive operating unit, allowing for precise and independent adjustment of temperature and air volume, along with an Eco-Mode for energy efficiency. Both tools are highly versatile, compatible with a wide range of nozzles, and designed for demanding job site conditions, setting a high standard for hot air welding in the flooring industry.
