Welding Spotlight

Hot Air Tools

The new S-LINE hot air welding tools from FORSTHOFF feature an ergonomic tapered handle design, for a more comfortable grip, with temperature controls and power switch conveniently located at the base of the handle. The new tools continue to be service-friendly because of the new generation of motors with significantly increased carbon lifespan of more than 1,500 hours.

The three new �S� line models - Quick-SE, Grand-SE and Hot Air SE - will replace similar electronic versions of the �L� line starting in Spring 2009. This change will also be reflected in upgraded blowers for the automatic overlap and tape welders.

For additional information, contact Bob Brunsman, Abbeon Cal, Inc. , 123 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 800-922-0977/805-966-0810, Fax: 805-966-7659, E-mail: bbrunsman@abbeon.com, Web: www.abbeon.com.

Rod & Welder

Drader stocks a range of welding rod and custom manufactures numerous colors and types of plastic. Customers can send their own resins to ensure the welding rod matches the parent plastic material exactly. Drader�s minimum order remains 10 pounds. Their welding rod can be used with most fabrication type plastic welders on the market today.

Injection Welder

Drader is also the manufacturer of the Injectiweld for fabricating, prototyping and repairing thermoplastics. The welder is easy to use and produces high quality welds. Two unique features set the Injectiweld apart from other plastic welders. A hot tip melts into the parent material eliminating the need to scrape off the layer of oxidation before making a weld. Interchangeable tips increase the welder�s versatility, allowing welds ranging in size from 1/16� to 1/2� in a single pass. The second feature is its automatic feed system. This allows control of the welder with one hand and use of the other hand to hold the part being welded. High quality welds are produced because the unit injects a molten shot of welding rod into the weld zone with consistent, repeatable pressure.

For additional information, contact Bruce Lecky, Drader Mfg. Ind., Ltd., 5750 50th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2Z8 Canada, 800-661-4122/780-440-2231, Fax: 780-440-2244, E-mail: blecky@drader.com, Web: www. drader.com.

Welders, Benders & Training

Ingenia North America�s manual butt welder model INGENIA NA 15.20 S hand is used for butt fusion of thermoplastic sheets (e.g. PVC-U, PE-HD, PP, PVDF) either flat or at a 90� angle. The machine will weld widths of 1.5 meters or 62 inches and up to 20 mm thick. This is the ideal machine for any shop to fuse scrap or make small tanks, etc.

Automated Bending Machine

INGENIA NA automated bender model 20 BA, is a robust all-round machine with a flexible range of application. The bending cycle runs automatically, the main bending parameters are stored in a database, which is linked to the plc-control. While one bending zone is cooling, the machine automatically starts the heating of the next bending zone simultaneously. Machine widths can vary from 1 meter to 3 meters and up to 25 mm thickness.

The machine is designed to fold-weld all semi-crystalline thermoplastics as well as to bend amorphous thermoplastics. The machine is also designed to bend U-Profiles. All INGENEIA machinery is designed according the requirements established by DVS e.V. and CEN standards.

Welder Training

The Plastic Welding School has expanded the classroom base to include The Malcom Company, Tiverton, RI, Star Process Heat Systems, Farmingdale, NJ and also the home classroom located in Belleview, FL. In addition, The Plastic Welding School has expanded its curriculum to include on-site training at the customer�s facility. This is very beneficial as the employees work with the company�s tools, in the company�s environment and with the company�s material.

The spring classes will begin soon and enrollment is limited to eight per class. All three courses: the two day introductory class, the three day including extrusion welding, and the 5 day advanced course will be taught at all three locations and are hands-on.

For additional information, contact Larry Rowold, Ingenia North America, 1010 Vermont Ave, The Villages, FL 32159, 352-259-7103, Cell 630-319-3480, E-mail: larry@rreworld.com.

Stock Tank Couplings

Fabricated and molded tank manufacturers are finding there is no longer a need for trips to a machine shop because economical heavy-duty tank couplings, designed for their application, are now available. IPW tank couplings are easy to install and are sized to fit standard hole saw dimensions. They have a shoulder that gauges installation depth and provides for guaranteed square installations on flat surfaces. The shoulder also provides better weld strength and easy installation on round tanks. The shoulder and the low profile design, combined with thick crosssections, practically eliminate couplings shearing off from side impact. The thick cross-sections prevent the splitting commonly seen with FPT threaded couplings.

IPW features sizes 1/2� through 4� from stock in natural HDPE, black HDPE, natural PP and black Type II (copolymer) PP. Eurogray PP, PVDF, PVC and CPVC materials and sizes 1/8� to 24� are now available on request. IPW provides full couplings when interior piping is needed and for vertical installations on domed tanks.

For additional information, contact Phil Holt, Industrial Plastic Works, 6220 Enterprise Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909, 800-966-1460, Fax: 865-637-4540, E-mail: sales@indplasticwks.com.

Hot Air/Hot Gas Equipment

Laramy Products LLC has been manufacturing and supplying thermoplastic welding and forming equipment for over 40 years. Their complete line of welders insures a model to fit your needs and your budget - whether it be a shop unit, field application or for nitrogen required welds. A wide variety of welding tips and a wide range of heat elements are available to complete your welding equipment.

They also offer bending bars with an optional sword attachment providing an inexpensive tool for heating thermoplastic sheets to form bends.

Their fusion-type pipe welders with die sizes available from �� through 4� and 16mm through 110mm provide an efficient way to join PP, PE and Kydex pipe and fittings. Laramy�s distributor base is global and they provide 100% inventory and same-day shipping.

For additional information, contact Sherry Stahler, Laramy Products LLC, P.O. Box 1168, Lyndonville, VT 05851, 802-626-9328, Fax: 802-626-5529, E-mail: laramy@together.net, Web: www.laramyplasticwelders.com

Plastic Welding Equipment

For 60 years, Leister Process Technologies has been the worldwide leader in plastic-welding and ho-air equipment, with a wide selection of hand tools, accessories, plastic-extrusion welders and more. Headquartered in Sarnen, Switzerland and with sales and service centers in more than 90 countries, Leister is ISO 9001 certified, with all products and accessories manufactured on its own state-of-the-art premises. Swiss technology, unsurpassed performance and quality, and affordable prices makes Leister the plastic fabricators� first choice.

The North American market is serviced by five Authorized Master Distributors who are trained, tested and approved to sell, service and support all Leister equipment.

Contact your local distributor for more information: 800-694-1472 (Western U.S.), 800-635-0384 (Midwestern U.S.), 888-807-4030 (Northeastern U.S.), 800-241-4628 (Southeastern U.S.), 888-438-6324 (Canada).

Welding Rod

New Image Plastics is back in full operation offering the largest selection of thermoplastic and engineering grade welding/filler rod and can match and extrude welding rod to meet customers� needs. Resin data sheets, real time inspection reports and manufacturer�s certifications are also available for your ISO requirements.

New Image extrudes 100% prime virgin materials and can provide Spec Sheets to match parent material. They can supply small diameter and large diameter rods, rods for welding and custom print-to-part profiles.

For additional information, contact Jim Waring, New Image Plastics Manufacturing, 2411 Locust Street South, Canal Fulton, OH 44614, 330-854-3010, Fax: 330-854-6770, E-mail: newimageplastics@sbcglobal.net, Web: www.newimageplastics.com.

Extruder Line

Plastic Welding Technologies (PWT) offers the new line of Munsch Extruders. The extruders feature new brushless, high output preheat blowers and smaller, dual display temperature controllers. The extruders also feature heavyduty custom-built drive motors to withstand the harsh conditions of continuous use.

The extruders have higher extrudate outputs and a lower price due to improved manufacturing techniques. Munsch now makes all components of their extruders in-house. This allows for greater quality control and better product availability.

Larger models include a 2-year warranty on gearbox and extruder heaters.

For additional information, in the west contact, Greg A.Yaple at 800-635-6693, in the east contact, Rick Conrad at 888-793-7333, PWT International, 4261 Business Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682, E-mail: sales@pwtworld.com, Web: www.pwtworld.com.

Plastic Welding Tools

Ritmo�s new extruder is equipped with a hydraulic motor that allows you to perform welding with extremely high output rates on large/thick pipe fittings and sheets. It is sold with its own power generator to make it independent from other power sources.

The RSB-60 is also equipped with an extrusion output regulator, temperature control safety system, display for temperature setting and spotlight LEDs to illuminate the welding area. It works with PP and PE rods of 5/32� and 16/34�.

This new hand-extruder is equipped with hydraulic hoses, self-blower double temperature controller, turnable side handle and a replacement 360 rotating Teflon shoe.

For additional information, contact Felix Vassallo, Ritmo America, LLC, 300 Acuff Road, Lake Wales, FL 33859, 863-679-8655, Fax: 863-679-8685, E-mail: info@ritmoamerica.com, Web: www.ritmoamerica.com.

Hot Air Line

After 55 years of business, Seelye is still one of the leading manufacturers of thermoplastic welders.

The Model 63 is a very popular welder for all levels of expertise. The temperature on the SI-1005 and SI-1002 is adjustable using the air regulator. Their 1167 includes a self-contained air compressor and the only way to adjust the temperature is by changing the heating element.

The FC Series are for people who want additional control. They have a control board that enables the technician to have more control over the temperature. By adjusting the air flow on the 2001FC and the rheostat on the control board you are able to achieve a more accurate temperature.

Unlike the 1167, the FCP�s temperature is adjustable and is controlled by the rheostat on the control board.

The 1197CH is the welder for people who weld everything from PP to UHMW. Like the FC Series, it has infinite heat control settings and our patented �Cool to the Touch Barrel.� This safety feature allows the welder to be approximately 900� F at the tip while leaving the barrel cool to the touch.

We are proud to announce that some of our most popular thermoplastic welding tips are again available. We have reengineered them to make them easier to use.

Please call us today to place an order for any one of our thermoplastic welding tips including the famous: 1025 1028 Narrow body automatic speed tips, 1017 & 1018 Wide body automatic speed tips and 1024 Ribbon rod automatic speed tips.

For additional information, contact Paige Bowen, Seelye, Inc., 333C Enterprise Street, Ocoee, FL 34761, 800-258- 2936/407-656-6677, Fax: 407-656-5244, E-mail: seelyeinc@aol.com, Web: www.seelyeinc-orl.com.

Full Line Welding Supplier

Wegener Welding LLC, a renowned supplier of hot air, hot air extrusion and sheet bending and butt welding machinery is pleased to announce that their location in Chicago is now set up to demonstrate and supply from stock butt fusion machines and the relevant band saws to fabricate fittings made of thermoplastic pipe.

The design of the welding machines allows for adaptation to industry-specific demands. This includes machine pressure ratings and pipe OD dimensions, as well as the options of manual, data logging or full CNC controls. A multi-purpose machine with additional IR technology is also on hand for process validation purposes of application- specific jointing technologies. With easy access to the two major Chicagoland airports, Wegener is now set up to demonstrate sheet and pipe butt and socket fusion technology as well as hot air and hot air extrusion welders. In-depth welder training of the manual technologies is also available. Wegener Welding enjoys the challenge of designing and building specialty machines for customers who need equipment and/or technologies that are out of the ordinary.

For additional information, contact Dagmar Ziegler, WEGENER Welding, LLC, 16W231 S. Frontage Road, Unit #12, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, 630-789-0990, Fax: 630-789-1380, E-mail: dagmar@wegenerwelding.com, Web:www.wegenerwelding.com.