Product Name
Leister 127.215 PreOwned WeldPlast S2 Extrusion Welder
Brief Description
The Leister WeldPlast S2 is a compact, powerful, and ergonomically designed hand-held extrusion welder, specifically engineered for joining thermoplastic materials. It is known for producing perfect weld seam quality and is suitable for both professional and amateur use due to its operational simplicity and integrated digital controls. This pre-owned unit, model 127.215, is a robust tool for heavy-duty plastic welding applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Plastic tank fabrication- Pipe and tube welding in plumbing, industrial piping, and infrastructure projects- Geomembrane installation and repair for environmental containment and lining systems, including landfills, lagoons, and reservoirs- Waterproofing applications, such as pond waterproofing and tunnel waterproofing- Boat construction and repair- Plastic repairs in general, including automotive components- Joining plastic sheets and components in various construction applications- Fabrication of fume hoods, ducts, and fittings- Welding bases and tops of thick-section fabrications
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Plastic Fabrication- Construction/Building Services (civil engineering, roofing, infrastructure)- Marine (boat building and repair)- Automotive Service/Repair (plastic component repair)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (pipe welding, pond lining)- General Manufacturing (tanks, containers, various plastic structures)- Cladding (roof coverings, lining materials)- Energy (industrial piping systems)- Petroleum Industry, Products or Services (tanks, containers, industrial piping for containment)
Special and Unique Features
- Handy and ergonomic design, allowing for welding in hard-to-reach places- Lightweight and easy to grip- Multifunctional digital display with language selection, maintenance notifications, time meters, and pre-set programs for various plastics (PP, HDPE, LDPE)- Ability to save and recall custom welding programs- Integrated program for meticulous control of all welding parameters, ensuring perfect weld seam quality- Corrosion-resistant build, especially for PVC-optimized models- Maintenance-free hot-air blower with a revolutionary brushless motor- Guide for pre-heated air integrated at the end of the tube, allowing the welding shoe to rotate 360° and lock in any position- Standby mode- High output of up to 2.3 kg/h (for PE)- Swiss made quality
Key Properties
- **Voltage:** 230 V- **Power:** 3000 W- **Welding Rod Diameter:** Ø 3–4 mm (0.12–0.16 in)- **Material Output (Ø 3 mm):** 0.6 - 1.3 kg/h (PE), 0.5 - 1.2 kg/h (PP)- **Material Output (Ø 4 mm):** 1.0 - 2.3 kg/h (PE), 0.9 - 2.0 kg/h (PP)- **Weldable Sheet/Membrane Thickness:** Recommended for 10 - 20 mm- **Weight:** 5.8 kg (without power cord)- **Dimensions (L × W × H):** 450 × 98 × 260 mm- **Air Temperature Control:** Closed loop- **Screw Heating:** Coil heater- **Display:** Digital- **Approvals:** CE; KC- **Protection Class:** I
Surface Compatibility
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)- Polypropylene (PP)- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)- Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), especially PVC-U (with specific configurations/models)- Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)- Thermoplastic elastomers with an olefin base (TPO) (with specific configurations/models)- Other thermoplastic materials on request
Known backups / known substitutes
- **Leister WELDPLAST S1:** A more compact option, ideal for small fabrication shops.- **Leister WELDPLAST S4:** Another compact and ergonomically designed extruder.- **Leister FUSION series (FUSION 1, 2, 3, 3C):** Various models offering different levels of compactness and output, some specifically for geomembrane welding.- **Leister WELDPLAST 600:** Successor to WELDPLAST S6, designed for large tanks and containers.- **Other brands of plastic extrusion welders:** Such as those offered by Wegener Welding or Lesite.- **Hot gas welding:** An older method, but significantly slower for large welds.
Comparison Note
The Leister WeldPlast S2 stands out as a highly versatile and user-friendly hand-held extrusion welder, offering a significant advantage in speed and weld quality compared to traditional hot gas welding for thick-section plastic fabrications. Its digital controls for temperature and blower speed allow for fine-tuning across various compatible materials like HDPE, PP, and PVC. While other Leister models like the S1 or Fusion series offer different sizes and specialized applications, the S2 strikes a balance of power, ergonomics, and precision, making it a flagship choice for professional fabricators. The pre-owned nature of this specific product offers a cost-effective entry into high-quality plastic extrusion welding.
