USA EXAMPLES OF APPLICATIONS

Shrinking

Shrinking of shrink tubes for a variety of wiring insulation, sealing, strain relief and mechanical protection

Shrinking on packing and postal packets

Shrink-rapping of electrical components such as condensers, batteries and connec- tors

Forming

Forming Acrylic, PVC and polystyrene articles

Forming of pipes, sheets and profiles

Forming wet wood (putting into shape and then drying with hot air)

Paint stripping

Stripping of all oil and lacquer, even in thick layers, from furniture and panelling, gut- tering, banisters and windows. Heat the layer of paint until blisters form, then remove cleanly with a paint knife, paint scraper or wire brush. For windows use glass-protec- ting adapter.

Remove plastic-plaster with hot air and spatula

Drying

Drying of color samples, applied fillers, adhesives and polyester putties

Drying of formed parts

Drying of building joints before spraying insulation or sealant

Adhesives

Gluing large surfaces with contact adhesive by warming and lengthening setting time

Activation of adhesives

Acceleration of gluing processes by shortening the setting time of 2-component adhesives

Loosing screwed connections which are adhesive-fastened, PVC stickers, e.g. on commercial and private vehicles

Fastening or removing of edge-bandings

Thawing

Thawing iced-up steps, car locks, boot-lids and doors, and water-pipes

De-frosting refrigerators and deep-freezes (do not heat the plastic walls, as this could lead to deformation or damage)

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IDEAL INDUSTRIES Heat Gun manual USA Examples of Applications