Product Name
Weldy 123.898 Energy HT1600
Brief Description
The Weldy 123.898 Energy HT1600 is a compact, robust, and powerful hot air hand tool, also known as a heat gun or plastic welding device. It features stepless temperature control up to 700°C (1290°F) and is designed for a wide range of professional and DIY applications, particularly for welding thermoplastic materials. It is often available as an overlap welding kit, including various nozzles and accessories.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Overlap welding of thermoplastic membranes and technical textiles, such as PVC (vinyl) and TPO.- Welding plastic sheets made of PE, PP, and PVC.- Flat and pitched roof membrane welding.- Waterproofing applications for ponds, pools, and tunnels.- Welding advertising banners, billboards, vinyl tarps, tent tarpaulins, protective covers, and truck tarpaulins.- Installation of resilient flooring and welding PVC floors.- Geomembrane installation.- Plastic fabrication, including welding plastic tanks and containers.- Automobile repair.- Shrinking cables and foils made of thermoplastic materials.- Patch welding and draw welding.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services (for roofing, waterproofing, geomembrane installation)- Cladding (for roofing membranes)- Pool/Spa/Plumbing (for pool/pond waterproofing)- Plastic Fabrication (for welding plastic sheets, tanks, containers)- Fabrication (for general welding of materials)- Tarp, Fabric, Awning Manufacturing (for welding tarps, banners, technical textiles)- Sign & Display (for advertising banners, billboards)- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer (for resilient flooring, PVC floors)- Automotive Service/Repair (for car repair)- General Manufacturing (for broad professional applications)- Prosumer (suitable for both professionals and beginners/DIY applications)
Special and Unique Features
- Stepless temperature adjustment from 40°C to 700°C (104°F to 1290°F).- Compact and robust design, making it handy and reliable.- Lightweight, weighing approximately 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs) without the power cord.- Equipped with a robust brush motor and a durable ceramic heating element.- Features heating tube protection for enhanced safety during operation.- Easy-to-clean air filter for prolonged tool life.- Carbon brush stop and heating element protection provide automatic protective measures.- Utilizes Swiss technology and engineering for quality assurance.- Suitable for outdoor use in various job-site conditions.- Often supplied as an overlap welding kit, including essential accessories like wide-slot nozzles and a silicone pressure roller.- Offers an economical and universal solution for diverse applications.
Key Properties
- Voltage: Available in 120V or 230V configurations.- Power: 1600 W.- Temperature Range: 40 – 700 °C (104 – 1290 °F).- Airflow (at 20°C): 240 l/min.- Static Pressure: 2600 Pa.- Nozzle Connection Diameter: 31.5 mm / 1.25 in.- Weight (without 3m cord): 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs).- Noise Emission Level: 67 dB (A).- Protection Class: II.- Conformity Mark: CE.
Surface Compatibility
- Thermoplastic membranes.- Technical textiles, including those made from PVC (vinyl) and TPO.- Plastic sheets composed of PE, PP, and PVC.- Vinyl tarps, advertising banners, and billboards.- Roofing membranes.- Geomembranes.- Resilient flooring materials and PVC floors.- Various plastic tanks and containers.- Cables and foils made of thermoplastic materials.
Known backups / known substitutes
Known substitutes include other hot air guns or plastic welding tools, particularly from Weldy's parent company, Leister. The Weldy Energy HT1600D is mentioned as a similar product, potentially offering digital temperature control. Other general hot air guns designed for plastic welding and shrinking applications could also serve as alternatives.
Comparison Note
The Weldy Energy HT1600 stands out as a compact, high-performance hot-air hand tool, recognized for its solid overall performance and excellent cost-performance ratio. Its stepless temperature control up to 700°C and robust construction make it a versatile and economical choice for both seasoned professionals and beginners across a multitude of plastic welding and heating tasks. As a non-digital model, it offers straightforward operation, distinguishing it from digital variants like the HT1600D.
