We typically think of welding as being a way of joining two pieces of metals together, using methods such as heat, to form a strong and leak-proof join.
When the two metal pieces are heated, a pool of molten metal is formed. Once the molten metal cools, it returns to its solid state, forming a ‘weld’.
However, it is now also possible to weld two pieces of plastic together, rather than gluing.
How Does Plastic Welding Work?
Plastic welding is similar to the welding of metals. It involves heating two pieces of plastic together to soften them and joining them while they are in this softened state.
Like metal welding, once the softened plastic cools, the welding forms a strong and leak-proof join.
Plastic welding enables plastic to be fabricated into many different shapes and for many different purposes. It is now used extensively in a multitude of industries, including the fabrication of various types of tanks, swimming pools, truck curtains, boating equipment, waterproofing, tunnels, dam water retention, tarpaulins and truck curtains.
Who Can Do Plastic Welding?
Metal welding is a specialist area of knowledge that comes with safety risks, depending on the type of welding.
For this reason, professional qualifications, or ‘tickets’ are available, and are often required for people working professionally as a metal welder, boiler maker, etc.
Plastic welding is heading the same way and plastic welding qualifications are now available. However, holding a qualification is optional to conduct plastic welding in Australia. If you wish to buy equipment to do plastic welding in Perth, Plastral is a great supplier.
What Tools Are Available for Plastic Welding?
There is an increasing range and diversity of plastic welding tools available, for many purposes. These include:
- extruders
- sheet welders
- bitumen sheeting welders
- heat guns
- welders for geo membranes, rooves and swimming pools
- welding rods
- geo membrane welders
- hot air hand tools
and many more.
Where to Buy Plastic Welding Equipment in Perth
Plastral has been the exclusive Australian agent and distributor of the highly-regarded Leister® brand for over 60 years. They also sell Buckley’s® and Simona® plastic welding products.
To contact Plastral, head to https://www.plastral.com.au/contact/.
