Plastic Fabrication

Plastic Fabrication
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Plastic Fabrication

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Introduction
This document is a brochure from Leister, a Swiss company specializing in plastic welding equipment. It highlights the importance of selecting high-quality machines for successful plastic welding and emphasizes Leister's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
Plastic Welding Overview
Plastic welding involves joining thermoplastic workpieces using thermal energy and pressure. Key factors include welding speed and process length, with applications ranging from tarpaulin processing to tunnel construction and vehicle repairs.
Welding Seam Geometries
The document discusses various seam geometries such as fillet welds, interior corner seams, and X-seams, each suited for specific applications and workpiece configurations.
Thermal Joining of Plastics
Successful plastic welding requires balancing temperature, pressure, and speed. Techniques include hot gas welding, high-speed hot gas welding, and hot gas extrusion welding, each with specific applications and benefits.
Welding Parameters
Detailed parameters for different welding processes and materials are provided, emphasizing the need for test welds to adjust parameters based on environmental conditions.
Common Welding Errors
Potential errors include cavities and poor weld quality due to incorrect temperature, moisture, and equipment issues. Recommendations are provided to avoid these issues.
Fields of Application
Plastic welding is used in various industries, including tank construction, water management, maritime, and pipeline construction, benefiting from the unique properties of thermoplastics.
Leister Equipment Benefits
Leister offers robust, corrosion-resistant components with high welding speeds and ergonomic designs, supported by a comprehensive service network and long-term spare parts availability.
Product Range
The brochure lists various Leister products, including hand extruders and hot-air hand tools, each designed for specific welding tasks.
Overview of Extrusion Welders
The document provides detailed information on various LEISTER hand extruders, focusing on their specifications, applications, and technical data, including a comparison of different models.
Specifications
Several models of extrusion welders are listed, including WELDPLAST S1, S2, S4, S6, and FUSION 3, 3C, and 2, with details on output capacity, material compatibility, wall thickness range, welding rod size, weight, dimensions, voltage, and power requirements.
Product Features
Each model is designed with specific features to enhance performance, such as high output, maintenance-free hot-air blowers, compact design, brushless motors, multifunctional displays, and ergonomic designs.
Applications
The extruders are suitable for various applications, including container and pipeline construction, landfills, and civil engineering, with guidance on selecting the appropriate model based on specific application requirements.
Technical Data
Detailed technical data is provided for each model, crucial for ensuring compatibility with specific needs and operational environments.
Accessories
Various accessories are available for each model, such as welding shoes, insulation sleeves, and angled adapters, enhancing the functionality and versatility of the extruders.
Conclusion
LEISTER offers a range of extrusion welders tailored to different welding needs, emphasizing quality, performance, and user satisfaction.
Contact Information
Leister Technologies AG provides contact details for various regional offices, including the USA, China, Japan, Benelux, Italy, India, and Germany.
Global Presence
Leister Technologies has a significant global presence with a network of over 130 sales and service centers in more than 100 countries.
Certification
Leister Technologies AG is ISO 9001 certified, indicating adherence to international quality management standards.
Product Focus
The document mentions plastic fabrication, suggesting a focus on products or services related to this industry.
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Catalog excerpts

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Plastic Fabrication PLASTIC WELDING Extrusion and hot-air hand welders The right choice for the specialist

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Plastic Fabrication-3

Dear Leister customers The selection of machines and equipment greatly influences the quality and success of your work. That is why we offer solutions that you can always count on and with which you are guaranteed to be able generate added value. Our goal is to exceed your expectations. All of our devices and machines are designed and produced in Switzerland, because for us, quality and innovation are the highest priority. We have more than 65 years of experience in the fields of plastic welding and industrial process heat applications, and are constantly expanding this. Through direct contact...

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Plastic welding with Leister With plastic welding, workpieces made of thermoplastic are joined inseparably to one another using a combination of thermal energy and pressure. Central factors are welding speed and the length of the welding process. Plastic welding is used in many areas: For the processing of tarpaulins and plastic sealing sheets, on the roof, in earthworks, hydraulic engineering or tunnel construction, for floor coverings, in vehicle repairs and in equipment construction. Welding seam geometries galvanic tank Fillet weld The fillet weld is one of the most frequently-use seam geometries....

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Possibilities of welding seams a = seam size s = material thickness α = milling angle Fillet welding seam Corner outside seam Overlap seam X-seam The double-V seam is also known as an X-seam. It is a type of butt weld and consists of a combination of two V-seams on each of the two sides of the components to be joined. V-seam In order to achieve the V-shaped angle that is typical for the V-seam, the workpieces are either beveled or positioned at an appropriate angle to each other. Lap seam Lap seams are mainly used for plastic sheets. Here, the sheets are arranged on top of each other and the...

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FUSION 2, compact and powerful Thermal joining of plastics Plastic welding requires a correspondence between the three welding parameters temperature, pressure and speed. In contrast to other joining methods, welding can achieve high resiliency and a strong, homogeneous welding seam. Plastic compounds are extremely robust and perfectly sealed when processed correctly. They can also be repaired without a loss of strength. Hot gas welding with the torch separate from filler rod (WF) Hot gas welding with the torch separate from filler rod is used primarily for areas that are difficult to access...

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Welding Process Free hand welding (WF) Draw welding (WZ) High-density polyethylene Polypropylene, Types 1, 2, 3 Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride Polyvinylidene fluoride Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Polycarbonate Polyamide Polybutylene terepht-halate Low-density polyethylene Polyurethane XENOY Plasticised polyvinyl chloride Polyethylene terephthala-te glycol-modified Polyvinyl chloride Polypropylene, Types 1, 2, 3 Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride Polyvinylidene fluoride Ethylene Chloro Tri Fluoro Ethylene Fluorinated ethylene propylene...

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Extrusion welding (WE) High-density polyethylene Polypropylene, Types 1, 2, 3 Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride Impact resistant polyvinyl chloride Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride Polyvinylidene fluoride Polyamide 6 6) Polycarbonate 6) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene 6) Polystirene 6) Polypropylen Athylen Propylen Terpolymer 6) Polyurethane (Thermoplast) 6) 7) PE-HD 4) PP-H; PP-B; PP-R PVC-U PVC-HI PVC-C PVDF PA 6 PC ABS PS PP-EPDM PUR 11 Measured with an insert thermometer at the exrudate outlet of the hand extruder. 2) Measured 5mm in the nozzle, in the centre of the nozzle opening. 3) Drawn-in...

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Plastic Fabrication-10

Welding errors In addition to a failure to adhere to the welding parameters, the following errors can lead to cavities, vacuoles and poor weld quality: •• Excessively high temperature •• Residual moisture in the welding filler •• Excessively high air humidity •• Wet hands •• Excessively cold welding shoe •• Low-quality plastic Base material and welding filler made of polyolefins can absorb moisture. The thicker the seam, the more frequently these phenomena occur. For this reason, you should store materials in a dry place and in their original packaging. You should avoid temperature differences...

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Fields of application Hot gas welding with the torch separate from filler rod, highspeed hot gas welding and hot gas extrusion welding are used in many areas. General tank construction Plastic is preferred for producing receptacles and tanks. Depending on the storage medium, they have significant advantages over metallic materials. Galvanic Galvanic processes are usually carried out using chemicals. The baths must also be resistant to thermal and electrical influences. Water management Fresh water and service water infrastructures place high demands on hygiene and corrosion. Thermoplastics offer...

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WELDPLAST - Closed loop system FUSION - Open loop system •• Closed-loop control •• Little welding experience required •• Integrated display and temperature probe •• recise temperature independent of environmental factors or P quality of voltage source -> process reliability •• DVS-compliant •• Open-loop control •• Requires more welding experience •• Neither display nor temperature probe •• emperature depends on environmental factors and voltage T source open-loop close-loop Closed loop system Open loop system power electronic heating element power electronic heating element

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The benefits of Leister at a glance: Device components Robust, corrosion-resistant components High welding speeds and top performance Durable heating elements Ergonomic design Intuitive to use Made in Switzerland Service Everything available from a single source thanks to a wide product range Tight distribution network with short delivery times Support and device demonstration by our field service representatives Complete quality check before delivery Quick repair and service Long spare parts guarantee when discontinued after 7 years

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