FORSTHOFF – the path to a traditional brand Since it was founded in 1977 by Eugen Forsthoff, the family firm has been producing hot air welding technology and accessories for industry and skilled crafts and trades. FORSTHOFF is internationally successful in the meantime and has an impressive place in the market for welding and processing of thermoplastic synthetic materials with needs-based products. Hot air welding for three generations The company’s own developments with e motors and electronic controls also ensure consistent product innovation. Core segments are hand operated hot air welding...

Precision manufacturing of e motors and e drive engineering in the FORSTHOFF production site in Solingen. The internal parts logistics ensures smooth production processes and timely deliveries to international customers and distributors. Hot air welding – made in Germany Solingen, the city renowned worldwide for centuries for the production of sharp blades, knives and scissors, is also the head office of FORSTHOFF. For over 40 years, the company has been producing hot air welding machines for professional use. Here FORSTHOFF is especially proud of the consistent further development of their own...

Hand welders – handy and innovative New production methods consistently require new developments and the demands in daily application with customers all over the world always peak performance. Hand welders with FORSTHOFF are included in the most successful sector. Already at the K 2016 fair, the latest member – the Oval line – was presented to the international audience. Ergonomic, high performance and versatile In the meantime, the hand welders of the latest generation established themselves in daily use with customers. An ergonomic handle and especially high-performance motors of own production...

Automatic welders – efficient and manoeuvrable FORSTHOFF has a versatile product range of automatic hot air welders. Here the company sets especial importance on a high flexibility and performance of the appliances. Primary areas of application for the automatic welders are the processing of thermoplastic tarpaulins and foils to cover roofs as well as for lorry tarpaulins, tents, marquee materials and banners in the advertising industry. Top performance, stamina and quality Here an automatic propulsion guarantees a consistently high quality of the welding and at the same time high processing...

Air heaters – compact and versatile With the current production methods in the processing industry, reliability is especially important. Air heaters from FORSTHOFF are suitable due to their compact design and a heating capacity of up to 700 °C variably adjustable according to model for use in the packaging industry, in filling plants for wine and liquors, in machine construction or with conveyor belts. Always reliable in permanent use The air heaters are connected to an external air supply and therefore are especially suited for permanent use in the industrial environment. The clip-on nozzles...