Leister 148.395 WeldPlast S1 Extrusion Welder

Product Name

Leister 148.395 WeldPlast S1 Extrusion Welder

Brief Description

The Leister 148.395 WeldPlast S1 is a compact and versatile extrusion welder designed to achieve perfect seam quality on plastic sheets and components. It offers high output and is suitable for welding a wide range of thermoplastics.

Popular Applications & Uses

- Plastic tank fabrication- Aquaculture construction and repair- Boat construction and repair- Pipe and tube welding in plumbing, industrial piping, and infrastructure projects- General plastic repairs- Geomembrane installation for environmental containment and lining systems, including landfills, ponds, and reservoirs- Fabrication and repair of plastic components for vehicles and transport equipment- Various applications within the construction industry for joining plastic sheets and components- Fabrication of land drainage systems, sump tanks, and manways in agriculture and water engineering

Industries that Commonly Use It

- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/ Building Services- Automotive Service/Repair- Marine- Chemical Industry- Pool/Spa/Plumbing- Energy- General Manufacturing- Cladding- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Agriculture

Special and Unique Features

- Compact and ergonomic design allowing comfortable work in difficult-to-access areas- Integrated LED lighting for monitoring the welding process- Innovative operating panel for easy control and monitoring of welding parameters- Dual-component grips for effective hand positioning and various welding stances- "Two-circuit" unit with separate regulation of pre-heated air and plastic temperature, ensuring stable welding and high-quality results- Predefined welding profiles for various materials and 10 free storage spaces for custom settings- Adjustable air volume for application-specific, customized welding- Double-sided, twist-free wire intake for 3 to 4 mm welding rod

Key Properties

- Maximum output power of 0.8 kg/hour (1.8 lbs./hr) for PE and up to 1.15 kg/hour (2.5 lbs./hr) for PVC- Capable of welding plate thicknesses from 4 to 12 mm- Accommodates welding rods of ø 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in)- Weighs 4.7 kg (without power cord), making it Leister's lightest digital extruder- Power output of 1500 - 1800 W- Digital control for precise adjustment of air temperature, plasticizing temperature, drive output, and blower speeds- Country of origin: Switzerland

Surface Compatibility

- High-Density Polyethylene (HD-PE)- Low-Density Polyethylene (LD-PE)- Polypropylene (PP)- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U, PVC-C)- Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)- Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE)- Polyamide (PA)- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)- Flexible Polyolefin (FPO)- Polycarbonate (PC)- Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)- Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

Known backups / known substitutes

- Other Leister extrusion welders such as the Fusion series, Weldplast S2, or Weldplast S4 for different output needs or material thicknesses- Leister hot air hand tools like the TRIAC ST for smaller fabrication work, detailed projects, or thinner plastics- Competitor brands offering plastic welding equipment, such as Bortte or Wegener

Comparison Note

The Leister WeldPlast S1 stands out as a versatile, compact, and digitally controlled extrusion welder, making it an excellent choice for larger fabrication tasks and welding thicker plastics (4 to 12 mm) where strong, consistent, and high-quality seams are critical. It offers significantly faster completion times compared to traditional hot gas welding for similar applications.