Operating and Maintance-Manual for Repair-Welding - Orbi-Tech
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1. Grill Bumper Outter parts Inner parts Alfa Romeo PP PUR Audi PP BMW PP Cadillac PC PC Chevrolet ABS PA PC Chrysler ABS Citroen PP Daihatsu PP Fiat PP Ford ABS PP PC Honda ABS PP PC ABS PC ABS Hyundai PP PC Jeep Lancia PP Landrover PC Lexus ABS PP ABS PC ABS Mazda ABS PP ABS PC ABS Mercedes PP PC Mitsubishi PP Nissan ABS PP ABS PA ABS Opel PP PC Peugeot PP Pontiac PC Renault PP Rover PP PC Seat PP Skoda PP PP Subaru PP Toyota ABS PP PUR ABS PC ABS Volvo PP VW ASA PP PP Motorcycles PC ABS ABS You might also consider if it is possible to cut off a small piece of the part you intend to repair from where it does not show and use this as a welding rod However beware of unknown plastics Potential Fire and Intoxication hazards Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 BIC PBNKDEFF Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 In case of disputes german law applies F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com 6 Welding tech2. Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com 8 A word from the directors Dear Customers we wish you the best of luck and results with your plastic welding experiments and works with the T 80 We believe that this appliance opens up nearly unlimited new opportunities in processing and repairing plastic materials and products If you want to share your experience with other users please send us your reports or pictures by post fax or e mail so that we can inform them We would be glad to maintain an exchange of ideas and techniques Ideas for improvement and innovation are particularly welcome for up to date development and improvements Thermoplastic regards Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Managing director Orbi Tech GmbH Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Post
3. and smooth the seam If it is possible to weld from both sides the bond will be strong even with this fey ee ee only Tacking plasitc parts with Alternating stitching and smoothing stitching action not as strong but is enough to will i keep the parts from moving during the welding process To make the bond even stronger the reinforcing grid can be used Cut a piece of the grid with the scissors and put it on top of the crack The grid should extend at least 7 mm longer than the crack on either side Fix grid on the surface by using the flat part of the Seeerei welding tip to tack the grid bit by bit the crack to be repaired by at Start on one side in the middle of the grid least mm Afterwards start to sink the mesh into the plastic with the welding tip as gently as possible with minimum force When the net sinks into the plastic through melting of the surface pull back the foot about 2 to 3mm and repeat the procedure Push the molten plastic on the hot part that you have just worked on thus covering Sink in the metal mesh with heat Cover the mesh with melted the mesh and gentle pressure plastic picture 2 Repeat this procedure until the mesh is fully below the surface This requires patience Plastic needs some time to melt Do not use excessive force or pressure Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr
4. interrupt your workflow and try to continue using less heat For this very reason PVC Polyvinylchloride must not be overheated at all Parts that may contain dangerous materials or unknown materials are not to be welded Always refer to the user s manual provided by the manufacturer 3 Technical details The T 80 is equipped with a temperature regulator keeping the temperature of the welding tip constant For technical details please refer to the enclosed spec sheets Safety advice has to be observed at all times Do not use your T 80 in explosive or corrosive places and keep away from humidity Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com 4 Terms of Guarantee All T 80 s are sold guaranteed free from defects in material and manufacture according to legal obligations This guarantee is limited to replacement and exchange of defective parts only Damage of fragile parts is excluded from the g
5. 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com Congratulations ON purchasing your new plastic repair system The new welding procedure introduces new possibilities in repair techniques Especially for PE and PP parts that are hard or even impossible to fix using adhesives In a lot of cases there is no need to dismantle the part for repair This reduces your expenditures and helps you offer your client attractive prices Our technique uses plastic fillers of the same type as the item to be repaired Naturally only thermoplastics can be welded Please read the following operating instructions carefully before starting your work 1 Set Contents Description Quantity Carryingcase 1 piece Welding iron 230 V 1 piece Welding tip 1 piece Welding rod ABS Acrylnitril Butadien Styrol 1 package ABS PC Mischpolymer ABS und PC 1 package PC Polycarbonat 1 package PE Polyethylen 1 package PP Polypropylen 1 package
6. DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com Pictures 1 Hold the welding iron like a pen 2 Only light pressure Do not struggle 3 Melting the net into the plastic For a strong bond try to position the mesh as near to the middle thickness of the material as possible You may also use several layers of net The mesh should not be visible after the repair Make sure that the edges are sunk in properly in the plastic and not visible You can then use the welding filler rods to complete the repair pictures aboce When repairing holes the net has to be attached on top of the hole as described previously and covered with plastic material from both sides 6 4 Surface finishing of unpainted items With the tip of the T 80 you can finish slight scratches and repaired surfaces and left unpainted Make sure you use a clean smooth welding tip without scratches see paragraph Ending the repair session The procedures are 1 Sand surface 2 Set temperature that is just about enough to melt the surface within 20 seconds 3 Apply a thin piece of plastic sa
7. PP flex Polypropylen weich 1 package PS Polystyrol 1 package Reinforcement grid 1 piece Cleaning rod 1 piece Brass brush 1 piece Heat transfer powder 1 piece Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com 2 Safety advice Keep this operating manual with the appliance at all times for reference With its accurate temperature control one can apply heat only where necessary Thereby reducing collateral damage to the parts Hence it is possible to obtain professional results with this kit however it is advised to allow only experienced and trained workers to use it Do not repair parts from which danger could occur Keep away from children Attention Fire and burns hazard The area between the handle and the welding tip heats up to high temperature The welding tip may exceed 500 C which is dangerous for your skin and all body parts High temperatures can also cause fires Before connecting the mains p
8. a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com OPERATING MANUAL Temperature controlled welding iron kit for PLASTIC REPAIR Prototyping and modelling Keep this user s manual for handy reference Bill of Contents Set Contents Safety advice Technical details Terms of guarantee Identifying plastic types Pe NS 6 Welding techniques 6 1 Weld preparation 6 2 Scratch repair 6 3 Crack and hole repair 6 4 Surface finishing of unpainted items 6 5 Post welding Permanent marking and labelling of Plastic parts A word from the directors co N The information provided represents our current expertise and is provided as practical guidelines however our suggestions cannot replace hands on practical knowledge and experience All the information we have supplied is subject to revisions according to newer developments and results Orbi Tech GmbH does not grant warranty liability and responsibility for the results of any experiments or work carried out related to this information The contents of this welding set are the result of the demands of our customers This publication does not constitute or imply any licenses and does not intend the violation of any eventual intellectual property rights of third parties Our general terms and conditions apply to all services and supply provided Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No
9. astic part important Do not squeeze out molten plastic because together with heat and gentle pressure molten plastic is needed for the bound Hold the melted welding stick on to the melted part of the plastic part again use very little pressure to avoid squeezing the molten mass and leave to cool down Do not move or shake Test the strength of the bond after it has completely cooled down Only same types of plastic give bound with each other Start with the lowest temperature 250 C and the most common types of plastic being PE and PP In time and Hold plastic rod until joint is cool and test with practical experience you ll identify the types with ease for proper adhesion Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com www orbi tech com Use the following table as reference to help you identifying most common plastics used in automobiles and motorbikes for your casual information only
10. bank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH
11. elding rod are sufficiently heated up beginning to melt before pushing the rod further through the hole in the welding tip Do not squeeze out molten plastic of booth parts You need the molten plastic for a good bound The basic principle of plastic welding is Put molten plastic together with molten plastic and press molten plastics together A good bound you only get between molten plastics of molten surfaces of plastics 6 2 Scratch repair Set the temperature to the melting temperature of the plastic type As soon as the temperature of the welding iron has reached the set temperature blinking of the regulation lamp smoothen the surface slowly holding the welding tip flat on the surface Hold the welding iron like a pencil Use only very light pressure Using a lot of force might damage the T 80 and does not do the job the material has to be sufficiently heated to melt Insert welding rod wait until it has melted Then continuously insert the welding rod through the hole in the welding iron without lifting from the surface picture 1 It is vital that the fresh material is applied ona melted surface for the welding effect to happen If the surface is too cold hard the two pieces will not merge You have to join melted rod onto melted plastic surface Continue working until enough material has mixed The repaired patch has to be higher than the actual surface allow for shrinking after cooling off Then roughly smooth out the surface w
12. ithout adding any more plastic with the hot iron tip and leave to cool down naturally Picture 1 1 Hold welding iron like a pencil 2 Use minimum pressure 3 Heat base material with the T 80 tip and melt Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com 4 Insert welding rod and melt Attention Welding rod gets hot 5 Remove remaining plastic in hole with supplied cleaning stick Naturally the repaired part has to be finish sanded For further processing of bare plastics see corresponding chapter Painting can be done after welding according to the plastic type where necessary after primer treatment Spray on textured or matt finishes can be used to simulate the original surface and colour 6 3 Crack and hole repair If the part has a crack first you tack weld the two parts You can do this by spot welding with the welding tip with 2 5mm spacing like stitching Next make sure penetration is adequate
13. lug make sure that gt The appliance rests on the accompanying welding stand on an un inflammable surface gt The welding tip is inserted as far in as possible in the appliance The voltage rating of the appliance and the power source have to be equal Always disconnect the mains plug When leaving the appliance unattended When the welding tip loosens When changing the welding tip Wait until tip has cooled down When cleaning appliance and tip Only dry clean the appliance Clean hot welding tip with cotton cloth or dense tissue Remove obstinate coating from hot tip with the brass wire brush VVVV Allow the iron to cool down before storage Attention Danger of electric shock Store and use in a dry place Keep away from humidity Preferably use a socket outlet within easy reach for your safety and convenience Do not use when taken apart or partly assembled Leave the iron to cool off naturally on its stand The appliance should only be dismantled by authorised dealers Unplug and stop using and take back to your dealer immediately in case of gt T 80 not functioning properly gt Missing or damaged parts especially exposed wires gt Blown fuse or main fuse gt Do not attempt to repair the welding iron yourself Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc N
14. me material as item under repair of about 1mm thickness if you do not have any you can take some off a part of the broken part that does not show 4 Slightly press the welding tip on the thin piece until both item and plastic part surfaces melt If necessary smooth out the surface Leave to fully cool off After cooling scrape the surface smooth carefully with a scraper and fine sandpaper NOOO To obtain a shiny surface Attention Burns hazard shortly blow hot air from a hot air gun or gas flame on the surface so that any welding marks will blend After cooling off the surface will be shiny if necessary use some polish or silicon spray A textured surface can be obtained by pressing the rough side of sanding paper on a plastic surface that has been previously heated and softened by a hot air gun Doing this kind of work patience and careful experimentation will give good results There are plastic welding virtuosos who obtain such brilliant results that it is very difficult to tell the difference between the repaired and the original parts 6 5 Post welding Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance a
15. nd jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com Unplug the mains lead Clean hot welding iron with paper or cotton tissue Clean tough dirt with wire brush Remove remains of welding rod from the hole with the cleaning rod Tidy up the cleaning rod Attention Cleaning rod might get hot as well Leave the T 80 to cool off naturally on the supplied stand Do not cool off with water Put the appliance back in the case once it is cooled off completely Scratches on the bottom of the welding tip can be sanded with very fine sanding paper e g 1000 Grit Put the sandpaper on a flat surface and sand the welding tip once cool by moving the bottom backwards and forward on the sandpaper 7 Permanent marking and labelling of plastic parts Plastic parts can be marked permanently with the welding iron To do this hold the welding tip which is to be heated up according to the type of plastic on the area where you want to mark using very slight pressure A thin melted layer will rise since the heat flows from the welding tip into the plastic surface After you remove the welding tip you can mark the plastic permanently by slight pressure with letter or number punches For embossing special logos or signs directly on plastic please contact us for a nonbinding quote
16. niques Always check if the T 80 is in good working condition before connecting it to the mains Observe safety instructions Then choose the desired temperature and plug in the mains plug Overview of some plastic types and their maximum working temperature Short description Material max Working temperature ABS Acronitryl Butadien Styren 265 C ABS PC Mixpolymer ABS PC 280 C PC Polycarbonate 290 C PE Polyethylen 275 C PP Polypropylen 275 C PP flex Polypropylen flexible 270 C PS Polystyrene 265 C TPE thermoplastic Elastomer 270 C Other materials on request Health hazard at too high temperatures If a lot of fumes are created interrupt your work flow and use lower temperatures Only work in well ventilated areas Do not breathe fumes Working with plastics requires patience Parts have to be heated slowly not using temperatures that are too high High temperatures destroy the molecules of the plastics causing discoloration and decrease of durability Unlike thermosetting plastics like two part epoxy and polyester priming and filling kits when working with thermoplastic welding you are not limited by a specific setting or hardening time As a general rule thermoplastic materials can be melted repeatedly many times with ease Always use a scrap piece or a not so visible area to try out the welding technique before starting to work on the piece you actually want to weld 6 1 Weld preparation The part that has
17. r 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH F Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com Danger health hazards Do not breathe fumes while working Only work in well ventilated places Do not work in a flammable or explosive atmosphere Always wear gloves and safety glasses Follow the accident prevention regulations Do not weld parts that may contain dangerous compounds Use only original spare parts and accessories Safety regulations for use and maintenance of electric appliances have to be adhered to Always wear safety glasses when welding plastics Never leave the hot welding iron unattended Fire and Burns hazard Only use the welding iron if the welding tip is fitted properly otherwise the heating unit might be damaged Unplug from mains after finishing work Keep the hot welding iron has on its stand Heating plastics might create fumes that cause adverse health effects Many plastics decompose when heated beyond their melting point Long molecular chains break down to smaller molecules that can be harmful to your health Thus make sure your workplace is well ventilated Do not breathe the resulting fumes In case of distinct increase of fumes
18. rbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech www orbi tech com Ski running surface Automobiles Bumpers of European and Japanese make Ford bumpers Bumpers of US American makes Body parts Dashboards PA Fender Grate Grill Water tank Door gasket Motorcycles Fuel tanks mud guards on trail bikes Fairings on road bikes Cowlings and instrument facia Orbi Tech GmbH Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com PE PP PC PUR PUR or PP Car Body Smart neue oft ABS PE TPE PE PA6 ABS ASA ABS Testing of plastic type Since plastics can only be heat bonded with similar materials make a quick test weld when in doubt about the type Procedure Hold the tip of the welding iron to the plastic part to be welded and melt the plastic do not use too much pressure to avoid deforming the melted plastic Simultaneously melt the end of the welding rod on the upper part of the welding tip Using only little pressure is Fusing the welding rod and pl
19. to be repaired does not have to be necessarily dismantled the whole repair technique can be done from the outside The start of cracks does not have to be drilled Orbi Tech GmbH Tax No 203 5714 0135 Managing director Dr Ing Joachim T Pape Registered office Leichlingen reg Collogne HRB 49824 USt VAT ID Nr DE 129 33 04 49 Bank Postbank Dortmund Konto Acc Nr 8174 15 469 BLZ 440 100 46 Swift Code PBNKDEFF 440 IBAN DE 71 4401 0046 0817 4154 69 BIC PBNKDEFF In case of disputes german law applies Place of performance and jurisdiction is residence of Orbi Tech GmbH a Orbi Tech Orbi Tech GmbH www orbi tech com Moltkestrasse 25 D 42799 Leichlingen Phone 49 2175 169 78 0 Fax 49 2175 169 78 9 E Mail info orbi tech com Clean the part to be repaired thoroughly degrease if necessary Remove paint from varnished parts bumpers etc mechanically sanding to uncover the actual plastic surface If the broken part is deformed gently heat the deformed part heat gun mac 280 C or infra red heater and mould back to its original shape using a piece of wood or Teflon Leave the part cool down Choose the matching plastic rod type A lot of parts have a manufacturing stamp placed on them indicating the plastic type used In case you still have doubts about the plastic type make a test weld Weld a piece of plastic to the broken plastic part on a non noticeable part next to the broken patch see above Make sure that the surface and w
20. uarantee Claims arising from damages to material other than the T 80 are excluded Improper handling misuse and application of excess force as well as modifications caused by non authorised dealers and personnel lead to termination of guarantee Guarantee does not cover consumer goods The heating element and the welding tip are expendable parts In the case of a guarantee claim the appliance has to be sent carriage cost carried by the sender in the original packing to an authorized dealer or the manufacturer copy of invoice and it has to be picked up after it has been repaired Use original parts and accessories only 5 Identifying plastic types Successful welds can only be obtained if welding sticks and parts are matched chemically It is difficult to distinguish plastics by sight alone Plastics can be dyed any colour and textures vary Identifying plastics is essential and requires some experience Look for the ISO Code on the inner side of the parts e g PC for Polycarbonate or make a test weld as described below Some plastic types are commonly used for particular applications for instance for your information only and without responsibility Modelling airplanes cars buildings PS Trucks and tractors fender air ventilation duct PE Trailer fender PE Boats if not GFK Canadian canoes Kayaks paddling boats ABS PE PP Water tanks PE PP Vacuum cleaner bodies PE Lawn mowers PP Mobile phones ABS PC O
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