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Which machine for welding polypropylene pipes is better to choose

Aug 20, 2015

Polypropylene pipes are widely used in engineering networks of heat and water supply. They are in demand due to their reliability and durability, resistance to external influences and affordable cost. But in order to create a strong pipeline, you will need an apparatus for - which one to choose from, we will consider in more detail.

There are various types of structures, but a welding machine for polypropylene pipes necessarily includes elements such as:

  • a block for adjustment and control, which ensures the installation of the required heating power, this device is also equipped with protection against overheating and voltage drop;
  • handle for ease of use (in manual models);
  • a heating mirror is a surface that transfers heat from the device to the pipe, which allows the products to melt and connect.

Regardless of the type of construction, a soldering iron for welding polypropylene pipes works on the principle of diffuse welding - two pipes are melted and "fused" into each other.

What types of structures exist

Deciding which welding machine to choose for welding polypropylene pipes? Keep in mind that there are devices of the following main structural types:


Important: In manual appliances, heat is transferred to the pipes through nozzles, while mechanical ones involve direct transfer from the heating mirror.

The most common question is how to choose a pipe welding gun, decided in favor of a hand tool- it is quite enough for the needs of the home master. And these devices, in turn, are already subdivided according to their design (the shape and method of attaching nozzles to a surface that is heated) into:


The most popular type of construction is considered to be a xiphoid iron for welding pipes made of polypropylene, in which a heating element, a handle and a thermostat are provided, and the welded elements are fixed in the holes of the heating plate.

How to choose a soldering iron - we take into account the technical characteristics

So, how to choose a welding machine for polypropylene pipes, what parameters should be taken into account so as not to be mistaken? The following factors must be assessed:

    1. Expediency. The complete set and cost of the product are chosen depending on how complex the work is planned. You can purchase a budget device in the simplest configuration (only a unit with nozzles) if one-time homework is planned. If the work is expected to be voluminous, then a fully equipped device will be required.
    2. Power- the higher the power of the installed heating element, the faster it will heat up to the desired temperature. However, the power and price of the device are directly dependent. The speed of work also depends on the power. For home craftsmen, low-power devices will be enough. Please note that if you have to work with pipes with a diameter of more than 100 mm, then you will need power in the range of 1.5-2.0 kW, and for pipes traditionally used in home engineering networks (diameter 16-63 mm), 0.85 will be enough kW power. Power, and with it performance, depend on the area of ​​the heating mirror.
    3. Pipe diameter. It is preferable to use xiphoid and cylindrical models for pipelines with a diameter of up to 63 mm, while mechanical ones will be required for larger objects.
    4. Temperature regime. It is believed that professional instruments exhibit higher temperature stability over time.
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Overview of popular models

Among the popular manufacturers, it is worth noting Enkor, Dytron and Candan, as well as Sturm and Valtec.

So, Anchor models, in particular, ASP-800, are designed for manual welding of pipes using the socket method. The device is designed to work with pipes whose diameter does not exceed 63 mm. Among the main advantages that Enkor welding machines have are:

  • small dimensions, light weight;
  • ease of use;
  • the possibility of heating up to 280 degrees;
  • in the set - 6 nozzles, each of them is covered with teflon;
  • the device provides high-quality diffuse fusion of plastic pipes;
  • the kit includes a stable stand, as well as a thermostat that allows you to adjust the temperature of the heating;
  • also suitable for working with reinforced pipes;
  • low cost.

If you decide that you want to buy a machine for welding polypropylene pipes, the price of ENKOR ASP-800 will be 1880 rubles.

BUT Czech brand Dytron specializes exclusively in the production of welding equipment, and it has several models of welding machines for working with polypropylene pipes. Thus, the POLYS SP-1a model was made with a cylindrical mirror. The power of the heating element here is 0.65 kW, and the kit includes 3 nozzles for working with diameters of 20, 25, 32 mm, scissors, a clamp, keys and a suitcase. The price is 204.5 euros. And the POLYS SP-4a model is made with a xiphoid-shaped mirror, and here you can use two nozzles at the same time. This model has a power of 0.850 kW, and the package includes 3 sizes of nozzles - 20, 25 and 32 mm and the same accessories as in the previous model. It costs already 238.5 euros.


Dytron - plastic pipe welding machine made in the Czech Republic

Brand from Turkey Candan specializes in the production of professional equipment, inexpensive, but of high quality. For example, the CANDAN CM-01 model, which has a power of 1.5 kW, is designed to install 3 nozzle sizes on a mirror at once. The sizes of nozzles in a set are from 20 to 40 mm. This device for welding polypropylene pipes is also equipped with scissors for cutting pipes, a tape measure and a level that allows you to accurately set the device. Its cost is 3990 rubles.

In almost every price segment you can find quality equipment. Especially when it comes to devices for one-time homework with pipes - even simple and cheap Chinese welding machines are designed for several tens to hundreds of on and off cycles. If there is a need for a professional device, then it is better to give preference to proven European brands, whose products are designed for long-term use.