Product Name
Leister 145.943 Welding shoe complete (FWP-Int. Air) fillet weld 5/6mm
Brief Description
The Leister 145.943 Welding shoe is a specialized accessory designed for Leister plastic extrusion welders, specifically engineered to create precise 5mm or 6mm fillet weld seams. It features an internal air guide for optimal performance during plastic welding operations.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic tank fabrication- Aquaculture construction and repair, including fish tanks, plastic pipes for net cages, and artificial film liners- Boat construction and repair, particularly for traditional, hard-sided boats using HDPE welding- General plastic fabrication and repair tasks- Manufacturing of smaller items such as chemical tanks, water tanks, heat exchange components, and plumbing fittings- Modification or repair of rotationally molded, blow molded, vacuum formed, or injection molded plastic parts- Custom industrial plastic fabrications and equipment
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services (for plastic components, tanks, and liners)- Marine (for boat construction and repair)- Chemical Industry (for chemical tanks and processing equipment)- General Manufacturing (for producing plastic parts and custom fabrications)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (for water tanks and fittings)- Distributers & Resellers (companies that supply Leister welding equipment and accessories)
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically designed for creating fillet weld seams- Features an internal air guide for efficient hot air distribution during welding- Produces precise 5mm or 6mm fillet welds- An essential accessory for various Leister extrusion welders, including the WELDPLAST S2 and FUSION series (FUSION 1, FUSION 2, FUSION 3, FUSION 3C)- Manufactured by Leister, a global leader in plastic welding equipment, ensuring high quality, durability, and reliability- Designed for easy installation onto compatible welding tools
Key Properties
- **Function:** Guides plastic welding rod and hot air to form precise fillet welds- **Weld Geometry:** Fillet weld seam- **Air Guide:** Internal- **Weld Size:** 5mm or 6mm- **Compatibility:** Designed for use with Leister extrusion welders (e.g., WELDPLAST S2, FUSION series)- **Material:** Typically constructed from robust, heat-resistant metal for durability in welding applications
Surface Compatibility
- Compatible with a wide range of thermoplastics, including Polypropylene (PP), Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)- Can be used to weld similar or different types of plastics together to form a single product
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other Leister welding shoes designed for different weld geometries (e.g., V-seam, X-seam, outside corner seam) or alternative sizes- Various Leister nozzles and tips used for hot air hand welding or speed tip welding, which are suitable for smaller or different types of plastic welding tasks- Generic welding shoes from other manufacturers, though direct compatibility with Leister extrusion welders may vary
Comparison Note
This Leister 145.943 welding shoe is specifically engineered for fillet welds, distinguishing it from other welding shoes designed for V-seams, X-seams, or outside corner seams. It is an accessory for extrusion welding, a technique preferred for joining plastic materials thicker than 6mm, allowing for larger, stronger welds in a single pass. This contrasts with hot gas hand welding or speed tip welding, which are often used for thinner materials or more intricate, smaller-scale welding jobs.
