Polyvance first revolutionized plastic repair in the collision repair industry with the introduction of the Nitro-Fuzer nitrogen plastic welder in 2006. Now, Polyvance has made another breakthrough with the Nitro-Fuzer Touch - the industry's most advanced nitrogen plastic welder. This revolutionary tool redefines user-friendliness with its large, intuitive touchscreen, allowing for easy control of all functions, including temperature and gas flow.
The Nitro-Fuzer Touch is pre-programmed with over twenty different plastic types and their recommended temperature and flow settings. Users can customize these pre-programmed settings or add their own welding presets. Up to 99 programmable welding presets can be stored in the system’s memory. Welding temperature and gas flow can be easily adjusted using the on-screen sliders or by entering the desired value. Precise control of the nitrogen flow allows the user to adjust to thick or thin plastics. The Nitro-Fuzer Touch features real-time airflow temperature monitoring; once the welding temperature is set, it will remain constant even if the flow is adjusted.
Two models are available: the 8302 Nitro-Fuzer Touch is designed to use bottled nitrogen gas, while the 8303 Nitro-Fuzer Touch includes an onboard nitrogen generator. Nitrogen acts as a shielding gas to eliminate oxygen that may oxidize the melted plastic and contaminate the weld. Welding with nitrogen gas instead of hot air ensures the highest quality welds on every type of plastic, which is crucial when an auto body shop’s reputation depends on the quality of their repairs. Additionally, nitrogen gas welding eliminates smoke generation, resulting in a cleaner and safer working environment.
In addition to the nitrogen welder, the Nitro-Fuzer Touch includes an airless welder, which is perfect for smoothing nitrogen welds, embedding stainless steel wire mesh, and repairing thermoset polyurethane plastics. Three organizer boxes of plastic welding rod and several welding accessories also come with the welder, allowing users to start welding plastic right away. The included welding rods match the most common plastic materials used on today's automobiles.
Safety is paramount with the Nitro-Fuzer Touch, which is currently being tested to UL 499 safety standards. The welder features automatic low-flow power shutoff, handle temperature monitoring, and fully shielded tool holsters. The digital touchscreen can be locked to prevent accidental changes to the temperature and flow settings. The welder will shut down after prolonged inactivity, and it automatically enters its cool-down cycle when powered off. The Nitro-Fuzer Touch is made in the USA and has a two-year warranty.
The new 8302 and 8303 Nitro-Fuzer Touch welders join Polyvance’s digital 8202 and 8203 Nitro-Fuzer models. Built with professional-quality components, these nitrogen plastic welders are built to withstand the typical demands of automotive collision repair centers. All four welders include a fully assembled, heavy duty cart. The welders feature a quick-change hose and wiring assembly, which makes it easy to replace a damaged torch handle or hose. Heating elements can be replaced in just a few minutes. Simplified maintenance means less downtime, which helps keep the shop productive.
Polyvance’s Nitro-Fuzer welders provide a rapid return on investment as the use of plastics in vehicles continues to increase yearly. David Edwards of Edwards’ Collision in Bowie, Texas, stated, “I wish I’d bought this [welder] ten years ago. I only got it six months ago, but it’s already paid for itself twice over. I use it every day.”
Over the years, Polyvance has continuously improved its nitrogen plastic welder designs based on personal welding experience, research, and customer feedback. The Nitro-Fuzer Touch is the ultimate expression of user-friendly design and ease of use, representing the pinnacle of Polyvance’s four decades of expertise in plastic welding.