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Applications in Plastic Welding

Applications - plastics fabrication & repair welding

The use of plastics is increasing rapidly. A new vehicle that rolls of the production line today, has over 350 kg's of plastics on board - and with manufacturer's taking steps to improve fuel economy, we are likely to see the use of plastics to increase.

WELDING OF RIGID PLASTICS
There are a vast range of applications where "Rigid" plastic welding is being used. Here is a listing of the most common applications by related Industry sector -

Automotive:
Front & Rear Bumpers - Front Bonnet Grills - Air Inktake Grills - Radiator Header Tanks - Rear View Mirrors - Heating & Air Conditioning Ducts - Mirror Housings - Head Lamp Housings - Water Reservoirs - Decrotavie Trims - Door Pockets - Facias & Fittings - Exterior Door Panels - Motorcycle Fairing & Guard Repairs


Photo: Automotive Repair Application - a radiator header tank being repaired

Tank Fabrication:
Tank Construction - Internal Baffling & Lining - Y Branch & Fittings - Leak Repairs - Tank Modifications 

Plastic Crates / Bins:
Refuse (Green bin) repairs - Fish Crate Repairs - Crate & Pallet Fabrication - Bread Crate Repairs - Buoy Repairs - Container Fabrication & Repair


Photo: A plastic Crate being repaired

Pipelines:
Pipeline Fabrication & Joining - Y Branch & Fittings - Pipe Modifications

Farming:
Tank Fabrication & Repairs - Farm Bike 4 wheeler Repairs - Spray Container Repairs - Pond Liner Fabricaion & Repairs

Industry:
Conveyor Belt Fabrication & Repairs - Containment Vessel Fabrication & Repair - Safety Guarding Fabricaion & Repair - Chemical Tank Liner Fabrication - Fume Hood Fabrication - Plastic Part Assembly

Marine:
Fish Crate Repairs - Boat Fabrication & Repair - Kayak Repairs - Bouy Repairs

Medical:
Fume Hood Fabrication - Vinyl Floor Welding - Safety Guarding Fabrication 


Photo: Welding of a hospital vinyl floor


WELDING OF FLEXIBLE PLASTICS (sheet)
The Techspan 'hand-held' plastic welding tools, can also be used in applications involving "Flexible Sheet" welding, with the addition of two accessories. A Wide Slot or Fish Tail nozzle is fitted to the welding tool and a High Temperature Silicone Pressure Roller is used. The Wide Slot Nozzle can be placed between the "overlap" of the flexible sheets and the Silicone Roller is used to apply pressure, forcing the now molten materials together.


Photo: A hand tool being used to finish off a Geo-membrane

These applcations include -
Fabricaiton & Repair of Tarpaulines - Covers - Banners - Waterproof Membrane Welding - Geomembrane Welding - Landfill Liner Fabrication - Pond Liner Fabrication - Truck & Rail Curtain-sider Fabrication & Repair

 
Photo: Overlap welding of flexible sheet - Tarps, Covers, Banners etc

In a number of these applications, a Techspan Automatic Welding machine can also be used. The "Tarpon" & "Planon" Automatic welders, are designed to allow accurate, fast welding of a range of flexible sheet welding applications.
 

Video: A Techspan "Tarpon" automatic welder can be used for tarpauline manufacture


OTHER USES IN AUTOMOTIVE
There are also a range of other uses that the Techspan 'hand-tools' can be used for, which are not related to welding - simply by the application of heat from the hot air tool -

These inclucde -
Loosening of Seized Bearings / Screws / Gear Wheels - Drying of Bogs & Fillers - Drying of Paints - Removal of Under Car Sealant - Removal of Auto Trims - Plastic dent removal - Curing of Resins & Glues - De-icing - Smooting & Shining - Igniting & Burning

Remember that these tools have the ability to supply hot air at accurate temperatures ranging from 20 - 600 deg C, so technically you could even cook bacon & eggs when applied correctly. In almost every sale of a hand tool, we are seeing customers finding numerous other uses and applications for the tool, and especially those in the Automotive Repair sector.

Further information on Plastic Welding Tools & Equipment:
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