Heat Guns

A heat gun is an electric hand tool that blows air heated by a resistance element with a fan to heat a surface without a flame. It is used for shrinking heat-shrink sleeves, removing paint and labels, and shaping plastic pipes and sheets by heating them. This category includes 1600 W and 2000 W models from the brands Isıso, Catpower and Steinel; the product features state operating temperatures such as 300-500 °C and 350-550 °C and air flow rates such as 240-450 L/min and 300-500 L/min. Choose a gun by the temperature, air flow rate, power, weight and cable length the job requires. For heat-sensitive work such as shrinking sleeves, use a low temperature and air setting, and for work such as paint stripping, use a high setting; check the temperature and flow values of the model on the product page. A heat gun should not be confused with a hair dryer; its outlet air reaches hundreds of degrees and the tool is not designed for personal care.

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