Product Name
Leister 145.816 Welding shoe complete (FWP-Int. Air) fillet weld 25mm
Brief Description
The Leister 145.816 Welding shoe is an essential accessory designed for use with Leister plastic welding extruders, such as the WELDPLAST S2, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, and FUSION 3C. This specific welding shoe is engineered to create a 25mm fillet weld seam with internal air guidance, facilitating precise and strong plastic bonds. Leister is a global leader in plastic welding and process heat technology, known for durable, energy-efficient, and user-friendly tools.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Creating fillet welds in plastic components during fabrication.- Manufacturing and repairing plastic tanks and containers.- Automotive bumper repair.- Boat construction and repair.- Aquaculture construction and repair.- General plastic welding applications requiring a 25mm fillet weld.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services (e.g., for plastic components in roofing, civil engineering)- General Manufacturing (for industrial plastic components)- Automotive Service/Repair- Marine (boat and aquaculture construction)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for welding plastic-coated fabrics)- Engineering Services (for projects involving plastic structures and membranes)
Special and Unique Features
- **Fillet Weld Seam Geometry:** Specifically designed for creating 25mm fillet welds, ensuring consistent and strong corner joints.- **Internal Air Guide (FWP-Int. Air):** Optimizes hot air flow directly to the welding area for efficient and precise melting of plastic materials.- **Compatibility:** Engineered to work seamlessly with various Leister WELDPLAST and FUSION series extrusion welders.- **Swiss Made Quality:** Leister products are developed and produced in Switzerland, ensuring high quality and reliability.- **Durable Construction:** Built with robust components for long-lasting performance in demanding industrial environments.
Key Properties
- **Weld Type:** Fillet weld- **Weld Size:** 25mm- **Air Guide:** Internal Air (FWP-Int. Air)- **Material:** Designed for welding various thermoplastics such as PP, MDPE, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, and ABS.- **Precision:** Facilitates precise application of heat and pressure for consistent weld quality.
Surface Compatibility
This welding shoe is compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic materials that can be hot-air welded, including but not limited to: - Polyethylene (PE)- Polypropylene (PP)- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)- Ethylene Copolymer Bitumen (ECB)- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)- Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE)- Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPA)- Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)- Modified bitumen
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Other Leister Welding Shoes:** Leister offers a variety of welding shoes for different seam geometries (e.g., overlap seams, corner seams) and sizes (e.g., 30mm fillet weld shoe 145.817, 10mm corner outside seam shoe 146.645, overlap 35mm shoe UBL35 IA).- **Alternative Welding Techniques:** Depending on the application, other plastic welding methods or tools might be used, such as hot air hand tools with different nozzles for smaller or more intricate work, or other types of automatic welders.
Comparison Note
The Leister 145.816 Welding shoe stands out due to its specific design for 25mm fillet welds with internal air guidance, making it highly efficient and precise for corner joints in plastic fabrication. While other Leister welding shoes offer different seam geometries and sizes, this particular model is optimized for a common and critical welding application. Its compatibility with Leister's robust line of extrusion welders ensures seamless integration and reliable performance, distinguishing it from generic or less specialized welding accessories.
