Industrial Fabrics Equipment

Automatic Welders

Comparison Chart
A quick product comparison for automatic fabric and banner welding tools.

HEMTEK ST Welding Machine
​The HEMTEK ST is intuitive to set-up and use. Welds hems, pole pockets, piping, and overlap seams with a simple guide change. ​

UNIPLAN E Hot Air Welder
The UNIPLAN E allows efficient and exact welding of most industrial fabrics.

VARIANT T1 Hot Air Welder
The sturdy VARIANT T1 is distinguished by its outstanding top speed of up to 18m/min.

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Patching Tents & Tarps
Patching is a quick and economical way to prolong the life of tents, tarps, and other items made from industrial fabrics. 
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Tutorial: Welding Banners and Tarps by Hand
Welding fabrics by hand is an easy and inexpensive way to complete small jobs, build prototypes, or complete repairs either in the shop or the field. 

Automatic vs. Manual Welding of Industrial Fabrics: Which is best for your project?
You’ve read our article on Industrial Fabrics Joining Methods and selected hot air welding (which carries several advantages), now it’s time to pick which machine is best for the job. Broadly, there are two types of hot air welding tools: automatic and manual. Automatic tools can be further broken down into moving and stationary.
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Choosing an Industrial Fabrics Joining Method: Gluing, Sewing, or Welding
There are several different joining methods for industrial fabrics including gluing, sewing, chemical welding, and heat welding. The type of project, where it will be used, and the desired lifespan of the final product all affect the choice of method. 

Why Your Hot Air Tool Needs Airflow​
Inside every Leister hot air tool is a heating element composed of a ceramic honeycomb supported resistance wire filament (See below). Electric resistance wire heaters work on the principle that when electrical current passes through a conductor heat is generated, and the amount of heat generated is related to the resistance of the conductor. 

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​STANMECH Technologies Inc.

Established in 1981, STANMECH is your local Leister distributor. Our knowledgeable staff are here to answer any questions you may have about Leister tools. Our in-house repair centre is the only Authorized Leister repair centre in Canada and uses only genuine Leister parts in all repairs. Located in Burlington ON, our warehouse stocks equipment, accessories, and parts to ensure quick delivery to our customers.

​Leister Technologies AG

Leister Technologies AG has over 60 years experience building hot air tools for industries including flooring, geomembrane installation, industrial fabric welding, manufacturing, plastic fabrication, and roofing. Leister tools are known for their high quality and long service life.