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Precise Plastic Welding: PENWELD A/S from Leister
In January 2024, Leister launched the PENWELD A and PENWELD S hot air welders.
Much to the delight of all equipment and container
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How to Change a Lock Pin on the VARIMAT, UNIROOF, or BITUMAT
Many of Leister’s tools utilize a lock pin to hold the nozzle in position during welding and cooldown. The lock pin is
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Changing a Welding Shoe on a Leister Extrusion Welder
Disassembly:
The welding shoe must only be changed when the tool has attained its operating temperature. Wear temperature resistant gloves.
Remove the welding shoe
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Leister Products with Eco Mode
Digitally controlled manual hot air blowers and automatic welding machines from Leister and Weldy have been equipped with the eco mode function
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Transparent Protective Screens Roll Out Globally
Transparent Acrylic Sheet fighting spread of Coronavirus globally.
Transparent protective screens made from PLEXIGLAS® clear acrylic sheet are rolling out globally across retail
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Coronavirus: Plastral Update
Plastral is implementing measures to protect their team and customers during this health crisis.
At Plastral our number one priority is the safety
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PLEXIGLAS® Sneeze Guards and Screens
PLEXIGLAS® Sneeze guards and protective screens are helping to stop the spread of the coronavirus, putting health and safety is top priority
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PLEXIGLAS® Satinice Frosted Finish Acrylic Sheet On The New Footy Show Set
PLEXIGLAS® Satinice Frosted Finish Acrylic Standout On New Footy Show Desk Set Design
Channel 9’s The AFL Footy Show was opened with a set revamp
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Te Ara I Whiti | The Lightpath Cycleway in Auckland Wins Top Prize In Berlin
PLEXIGLAS® Soundstop Sound Barrier Features On Award Winning Auckland Bridge
Auckland’s new cycleway featuring PLEXIGLAS® Soundstop sound barriers has won the Transport Completed Building Category at
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Four products the signage industry needs to know about
When it comes to business and crafting a recognisable brand, the signage industry is at the forefront of design, innovation and creativity.
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Six uses for transparent acrylic sheet
Six uses for acrylic sheet by PLEXIGLAS® is just the beginning…
With its versatility, durability and sheer beauty, PLEXIGLAS® is revolutionising design and
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When colour sounds good
For a long time, the ceiling in the large hall of the German state radio station (NDR) absorbed too much sound and