In Focus: H&S Autoshot Nitro-Weld Plastic Welding System

June 4, 2020
The system uses hot nitrogen gas to restructure common plastic components.

The H&S Autoshot Nitro-Weld Plastic Welder, No. UNI-8100, is designed to be an all-in one solution for plastic repair needs in the shop with hot staple, hot iron, and plastic welding capabilities equipped. The system features a built-in air compressor and contaminate-free nitrogen hot iron/staple capabilities when reflowing or stapling, making it ideal for professionals. The built-in compressor eliminates hoses and noisy shop bleed air while allowing the system to be completely portable. The system also offers digital control with two torches for both air welding and hot staple/reflow functions. It runs on 115V and features an easy-to-use interface panel, alarm indicator for low/no gas pressure, adjustable settings, power settings for both hot staple and hot melt/reflow, visual indicator nitrogen alert, and hot air mode for gas conservation.  

Application

The Nitro-Weld Plastic Welding System, No. UNI-8100, uses hot nitrogen gas to restructure common plastic components in automotive repair from cracked bumper cover surfaces to hinged tabs.

Features and benefits

• Eliminates bulky hoses or noisy shop bleed air.

• System is completely portable.

• Cost-efficient – the heated air runs during setup, allowing for on-demand nitrogen use.

• Hot staple, hot iron, and nitrogen welder in one system.

• Features a built-in air compressor.

Selling points

• Ideal for plastic bumpers or hinged tabs.

• Shop and technicians make more money repairing versus replacing components such as bumpers, the company says.

• Single system for all plastic repair needs (staple, iron, and weld plastic)

• No contamination or toxic smoke while stapling or reflowing plastic panels.

Origin

The idea for the product came from the concept to create a complete plastic repair solution in a portable package. 

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

The product is made of global components. The system weighs 77 lbs.

Storage and display

The nitrogen welder comes packaged with both welding and hot staple/reflow torches, professional cart with cylinder support, starter plastic and staple consumable kit, hand seamer, hot melt blades, aluminum tape, dual gauge regulator with hose, 80 CF nitrogen cylinder, and operator manual.

Suggested retail price

$1,999

For more information

Eric Sponhaltz

980-500-1015

About the Author

Kayla Nadler | Associate Editor | Vehicle Repair Group

Kayla (Oschmann) Nadler is a former associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group.

With an education in journalism and public relations, Nadler contributed to Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines, as well as VehicleServicePros.com.

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