8 Plastic Welding Safety Tips
The tools of any trade can pose safety risks if improperly used or maintained. Leister plastic welding equipment for the roofing, flooring, fabrication, billboard and banner, and civil engineering...
View ArticleHow to Weld with a Hot-Air Hand Tool
Depending on the application, there are 3 common welding techniques—pendulum, speed and overlap—that you can perform with your hot-air hand tool. Below are details and instructions on each to help you...
View ArticleIndustrial Heat Sources Named a World-Class Customer Service Honoree
We are excited to announce that IHS was recently recognized as a 2012 World-Class Customer Service Honoree. Hosted by Smart Business, the World-Class Customer Service Awards honor Northeast Ohio...
View Article6 Single-Ply Roofing Tools Contractors Need
Over the past 35 years, single-ply thermoplastic membranes—such as TPO and PVC—have grown in popularity as an effective alternative to asphalt-based commercial and industrial roofing systems. This...
View ArticleIRE Feb. 17-19, 2016
Industrial Heat Sources will be attending the International Roofing Expo on Feb. 17-19.
View Article6 Ways to Keep a Hot Air Plastic Welder in Peak Condition
Proper use and maintenance can keep your hot-air plastic welder in peak operating condition. Prevent downtime, maintain maximum performance and extend your tool’s life expectancy with these 6...
View ArticleHot Air Tool Troubleshooting: Weak Heat Output
If your hot-air tool isn’t reaching the proper temperature, or doesn’t get as hot as it once did. You may have a faulty heating element. To check your heating element for defects, simply look at the...
View ArticleBringing Innovation to Roofing: The Story Behind the Seamrover DD
"If no one would create the hot-air welder contractors were demanding, we would." I’ve been in the roofing industry throughout my entire career. I started as a contractor, and eventually launched my...
View ArticleHow to Save on Leister and BAK Replacement Parts
There is healthy demand for hot air tool replacement parts, such as nozzles, heating elements, mica tubes and more. Regular use and time often damage or break down these parts, rendering tools...
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