Why use a shrink wrap heat gun extension?

We have been selling increasing numbers of heat gun extensions. Why?

Firstly, boats are just getting bigger! Look at the models produced by companies like Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker compared with 5-10 years ago. Generally speaking, when large objects are being shrink wrapped, by the time the sides have been completed the film over top of the object will have pulled tight enough so that no further shrinking is necessary. However, objects that are particularly broad or wide in proportion to their height may require the top of the cover shrinking, and for this the heat gun extension is essential.

When working on a large motor yacht, the area over the bow and over the fly-bridge is particularly difficult to reach with a regular shrink wrap heat gun. Not shrinking these parts of the cover tight could possibly lead to pooling of water. By using an extension, the whole of the bow and fly-bridge area can be reached without stretching.

The second reason for the use of heat gun extensions for boat shrink wrapping is an increased awareness of health and safety in the marine industry. Using an extension to the shrink wrap heat gun allows the operator to complete the job with minimal use of access equipment such as a step ladder or platform, which reduces the risk of injury due to fall from heights. Minimizing the use of access equipment makes shrink wrapping a large boat much safer. Unlike in a factory environment it is often hard to find a level spot to position a step ladder, so by using the extension this also reduces the amount of over reaching required.

Avoiding the use of access equipment is of benefit because it means that the job is completed much quicker since the operator does not have to set the equipment up and dismantle it at the end. Furthermore the operator does not have to keep stopping to move the ladders.

Shrink wrap heat gun extensions are available in a range of sizes up to around 6′ – any longer and they become difficult to hold steady. get xenical 90 pills online or xenical 120 mg or generic xenical 180 pills Of course, extensions will only work with the brand of heat gun that they were designed for, so if you have a particularly old or unusual heat gun then this may require upgrading. However, as one of the pieces of essential equipment required in a shrink wrap operation, the investment will be very worthwhile in terms of the increased safety and efficiency.