Product Name
Weldy 120.885 Energy HT1600 Overlap Welding Kit
Brief Description
The Weldy 120.885 Energy HT1600 Overlap Welding Kit is a compact and robust hot-air hand tool designed for professional and DIY overlap welding of thermoplastic materials. It features digital temperature control and a powerful blower, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Welding of thermoplastic membranes and technical textiles such as PVC (vinyl) and TPO.- Flat and pitched roof membrane welding.- Advertising banner and billboard welding.- Welding of inflatable plastic fabrics, tent tarpaulins, and truck covers.- Laying and welding PVC flooring.- Pond and pool waterproofing.- Repair of plastic components in automotive applications, including bumpers, grills, and headlights.- General plastic fabrication, such as joining pipes and creating plastic tanks and containers.- Industrial curtain walls and fluid-containment bags.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing- Plastic Fabrication- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Automotive Service/Repair- Sign & Display- Pool/Spa/Plumbing- General Manufacturing
Special and Unique Features
- Digital temperature control with an LCD display, offering a range from 40°C to 620°C or 700°C.- Integrated overheating protection and a practical cool-down function for enhanced safety and longevity.- Equipped with a robust brush motor and a durable ceramic heating element.- Compact and lightweight design, weighing approximately 0.99 kg to 1.2 kg, ensuring ease of handling.- Features an easy-to-clean air filter for consistent performance.- Supplied as a complete kit, including specific overlap nozzles (20mm and 40mm wide slot) and a silicone pressure roller.- Benefits from Swiss technology and engineering, being a brand under Leister.- Comes with a durable plastic storage case for convenient transport and protection.
Key Properties
- Voltage: 120 – 230 V- Power: 1600 W- Temperature Range: 40 – 700°C (or 620°C for digital version)- Air Flow (at 20°C): 120 – 240 l/min- Static Pressure: 2600 Pa- Noise Emission Level: 67 dB (A)- Nozzle Connection Diameter: 31.5 mm- Weight: Approximately 0.99 kg to 1.2 kg- Protection Class: II
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic materials including PVC (vinyl), TPO, PP (polypropylene), and PE (polyethylene).- Synthetic fabrics and materials with thermoplastic coatings.- Geomembranes for various sealing applications.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other hot air welding guns and kits from manufacturers such as Leister, BAK, Seeyle, and Wegener.- Industrial fabric welding kits designed for similar applications.- Plastic extruders for more heavy-duty plastic welding tasks.- Chemical bonding agents or adhesives for joining plastic materials.- Alternative plastic welding techniques like ultrasonic welding, radio frequency welding, spin welding, vibration welding, laser welding, hot plate welding, and contact welding.
Comparison Note
The Weldy Energy HT1600 Overlap Welding Kit offers a cost-effective yet high-performing alternative to more expensive professional tools, particularly those from its parent company, Leister. It excels in creating strong, durable, watertight, and airtight seams without the need for traditional adhesives or stitching, which is crucial for applications requiring high integrity bonds. Its compact design, combined with precise digital controls and a comprehensive accessory kit, makes it a versatile and user-friendly solution for both experienced professionals and beginners across various field and workshop applications.
