Selecting the most appropriate hot air gun

Hot air guns, or heat guns, extend a jet of air that can be directed to a specific point or surface. They could reach very high temperatures and are employed, among other things, to strip paint, shrink hose, defrost pipes, melt metal and plastic or weld different materials together. Heat guns can be combined with different types of exchangeable nozzles.

There are several types of heat gun with various functions and they can be combined with different exchangeable nozzles. To choose the right hot air gun for the project, you must look at the functions and features you need.

Power
High-power heat guns combine high air flow with high temperature. This allows you to work quickly and efficiently on larger areas, such as for example paint stripping. Low-power hot air guns can produce high temperatures but have a lower airflow, meaning it takes longer to cover the same surface.

Adjustability
Adjustable hot air guns may be set to many different temperature levels. This makes it easier to work with tasks and materials that need special temperatures and reduces the risk of damaging the material.

Ventilation
The venting of the hot air gun indicates the total amount of air it blows per minute. A low venting is usually linked to a low temperature. However, to ignite a grill or strip paint from a large area, you'll need a high airflow.

Temperature
The greatest and lowest temperature of the heat gun determine the applying it may be used for. You will need a high temperature hot air gun, like, for soldering metal pipes or welding. Defrosting pipes and removing stickers are types of tasks that need just a low temperature setting.