Welwyn Tool Group are excited to launch a new pistol grip hot air handgun from LEISTER – The SOLANO AT.
This considered piece of hand-held equipment has been developed, tested and optimised to meet the demands and requirements of even the most demanding industrial production line process heat applications.
The new SOLANO AT addresses a series of significant issues experienced when using other pistol grip type hot air tools during the production process. When selecting a hand-held hot air gun as part of a production process, a key consideration is that of the weight of the unit. If the tool is being used in a production line for hand finishing, shrink sleeve for wiring, or leather forming and finishing for example, continued use on some heavier hand-held tools can lead to repetitive strain related fatigue for operatives, which needs to be avoided. The immediate conclusion up until now has been to use one of the many lighter ‘DIY’ type pistol grip hand guns available from many well-known manufacturers.
However while this might seem the logical approach, the trade-off of having a lighter weight usually means using a tool which has a limited life expectancy, because components are less durable than those used in some heavier duty alternatives. This in turn presents several problems; an increase in volumes of tools used and therefore the logistics of ongoing supply, which itself leads to the problem of disposal of the old tools when they ‘burn-out’ (which can often be as little as 2-3 weeks).
While the DIY type air tools might be individually cheaper, over the course of a year the costs can mount significantly for replacements and disposal which conforms to WEEE regulations outlined by the government (http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/waste-electrical.htm) . These are all key concerns both for the supply and logistics management as well as the process heat production line.
The SOLANO AT heat gun addresses all these concerns and boasts several additional unbeatable advantages which can be found on the Welwyn Tool Group UK website.
Both light and quiet, the SOLANO AT weighs a mere 0.75Kgs, its brushless motor ensuring maintenance free operation running both smoothly and effortlessly, making it perfect for prolonged use projects or production process work.
Manufactured in Switzerland using components sourced with longevity at the forefront of design, the SOLANO AT boasts a durability of upto 10,000 hours of operation, that’s over 3 years of working operational use.
In practical terms where other hot air guns last 3 weeks, the SOLANO AT can last upto 3 years in an operational environment. With a price point of under £300 + VAT the SOLANO AT is one of the most cost effective options to be considered for the heat shrink and process manufacturing markets.
Welwyn Tool Group is the UK distributor for LEISTER plastic welding and process heat equipment and can be contacted on 0800 856 0057, or via email at info@welwyntoolgroup.com for further information or technical advice.
