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 300/500 Hot Air Welders
Whether you are welding truck tarpaulins, tents, or banners, the UNIPLAN 300/500 automatic welder is the ideal choice. 

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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​Recent Articles & Case Studies

Wedge versus Hot Air Welding of Thermoplastic Single Plies
The main difference between a wedge and a hot air welder is the way in which heat is transferred to the material. With a wedge welder, a solid piece of metal—the wedge—is heated and inserted between the two pieces of material. With a hot air welder, air is heated and then delivered between the two pieces of material via a hot air nozzle. ​

The Importance of using the Correct Tool for the Job
Why is using the correct tool for the job important? Results. ​Using a tool that is undersize for the job will give you unsatisfactory welding results. There are two factors at play: power and weight. 
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​How to: Thermoplastic Membrane Test Welds
​Test welds are an important part of welding thermoplastics whether they’re used for roofing, tarps, pools, tunnels, landfills, or tailings ponds. Welds should be tested first thing in the morning and several times throughout the day to ensure that environmental changes are not compromising the strength of your welds. 

​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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​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.