Product Name
Leister 163.785 Welding Shoe - Complete (FWP-Ext.Air) overlap 1.4"
Brief Description
This product is an essential accessory for Leister plastic extrusion welders, specifically engineered to create strong, uniform overlap seams in various thermoplastic materials. It features an external air guidance system (FWP-Ext.Air) to optimize the welding process.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding plastic sheets and membranes for roofing and waterproofing applications.- Fabricating plastic tanks, containers, and other custom plastic components.- Joining geomembranes in large-scale civil engineering projects, including landfills, tunnels, and hydraulic engineering.- Repairing plastic parts in vehicles, such as automotive bumpers.- Installing and repairing plastic floor coverings.- Manufacturing plastic pipes and other industrial plastic components.- Construction and repair in aquaculture facilities.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services (including roofing, flooring, civil engineering, tunnel construction, hydraulic engineering)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for tarpaulins and plastic sheeting)- Automotive Service/Repair (for vehicle and bumper repairs)- General Manufacturing (for plastic components, containers, pipes, etc.)- Energy (for geomembranes in landfill projects)- Marine (for aquaculture construction and repair)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (for plastic pipe manufacturing)
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically designed for creating robust and consistent overlap seams.- Incorporates an external air guidance system (FWP-Ext.Air) for precise heat application during welding.- Constructed for durability, making it suitable for demanding industrial and construction site environments.- Easy to install and compatible with a wide range of Leister FUSION and WELDPLAST series extrusion welders.- Ensures the production of smooth and uniform weld seams.
Key Properties
- Welding Seam Geometry: Overlap seam.- Overlap Width: 1.4 inches (approximately 35mm).- Air Guide: External Air (FWP-Ext.Air).- Compatibility: Designed for use with Leister FUSION and WELDPLAST series extrusion welders.- Material: High-quality, robust components for long-lasting performance.
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with a broad range of thermoplastic materials, including Polypropylene (PP), Medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister welding shoes designed for different seam geometries, such as fillet weld, V-seam, or corner seam, or varying sizes.- Leister blank welding shoes (e.g., 146.239) which can be customized by the end-user for specific applications.- Welding shoes from alternative manufacturers specializing in plastic extrusion welding equipment, though Leister is a recognized market leader.
Comparison Note
This Leister 163.785 welding shoe is specifically engineered for creating overlap seams, differentiating it from accessories designed for fillet welds or V-seams. Its external air guide system is tailored for applications where this particular airflow configuration is most effective. As part of Leister's comprehensive range of Swiss-made plastic welding accessories, it upholds the brand's reputation for high quality, durability, and reliability in professional applications.
