March 31, 2005 - Featuring blade tip that reaches 850F in less than 1 min, electric hot knife, Model WB-1, melts runner to separate molded part and leaves clean edge. Wooden handle stays cool because heating element is located under replaceable blade tip. Tool is 6 in. long and weighs under 1 oz.
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Plastic Degating Tool Separates Molded Parts Without Knives
A lightweight electric hot knife that rapidly degates molded plastic parts without the danger of sharp knives or razor blades and leaves a clean edge is available from Hot Tools of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The Hot Tool WB-1 Hot knife for plastic degating features a blade tip that reaches 850F in under a minute, simply melts the runner to separate the molded part, and leaves a clean edge. Eliminating knives and the need to press and cut, this lightweight electric hot knife is faster and safer.
Comfortable to hold and use for hours at a time, the Hot Tool WB-1 Hot knife plastic degating tool has a wooden handle that stays cool because the heating element is located out front under the replaceable blade tip. This tool is only 6 ” L, weighs under 1 oz. and a soldering tip is also offered.
The Hot Tool WB-1 sells for $35.95 and the hot knife blade is $5.95. They can be ordered from www.mmnewman.com or literature is available on request.
Sales:
Charles F. Loutrel Sales Manager
USA
Phone: 781-639-1000
FAX: 781-631-8887 Company Information: Name: Hot Tools Div., M. M. Newman Corp. Address: P.O. Box 615, 24 Tioga Way City: Marblehead State: MA ZIP: 01945 Country: USA Phone: 800-777-6309 FAX: 781-631-8887 http://www.mmnewman.com
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