The ingenious machine-Heat guns!
Tools and machines have alleviated our life to a great extent. Machines do a lot of work for us that were humanly impossible before. Thus there developed a connection between machine and man that is growing strong day by day. We have different machines for different jobs and these machines save a lot of our time and cost.
What are heat guns?
Heat guns also known as hot air guns is a hand held tool that emits very hot air. It is most commonly used to wane, melt or soften metals. They are also used to remove any type of gummy stickers from the walls. Heat guns looks like a hair dryer, but the functions are totally different. The only similarity is the method of operation. The fan that is a part of the heat gun pulls in the air and it is passed through an electronic heating element that is built in the gun and when this air is thrown out of the gun.
You can set the temperature in these heat guns. Most of the models have a temperature setting option and a speed option for the fan. In different temperatures these guns can be used to bend and weld plastic pipes, to dry paint etc.
Features of the heat guns!
1. Nozzles: Most of the guns these days provide changeable nozzles. There are 4 different types of nozzles available in the market. Depending on your work, you can change these nozzles.
- Reducer nozzle: If you have to do any work only on a small area you can use these nozzles as it gives out heat only to a very limited space.
- Glass protector Nozzle: These are used when you have any work which is attached to a glass, especially windows. These guns are made in such a way that the hot air only flows on the wood and not on the glass.
- Flat Nozzle: If the area is thin and lengthy, then you can need to change the nozzle to a flat one.
- Reflector nozzle: They are used when you have to cut a pipe or melt something.
- Temperature and wattage setting: This is one of the advantages of heat guns, that you can set the temperature, fan speed and wattage on this. According to the type of job, you can adjust the settings.
- Ergonomic design: This gives the handler smooth grip and comfort. As these tools are handheld it is important that the machine should be comfortable to hold for a longer time.
- Thermal cut off: If there is overheating, the tool will automatically cut off thus saving you from any shock.
You can order one for yourself from any e-commerce website or from an electronic store. The price varies from 1500- 3000.